§ 7-4-640. Habitually barking dogs.

(a)

Definitions.

Habitually barking dog means any dog which barks, howls or makes any other offensive noise which disturbs the peace and enjoyment of adjacent property for a period in excess of the time frames set forth in Section 7-4-630 above.

Harboring or keeping means occupying the premises on which a dog is kept or to which it customarily returns daily for food and care.

Owner, for the purpose of this Section, means any person who owns, keeps, harbors, possesses or otherwise has custody or control of a dog.

(b)

The owning, keeping, harboring or possessing of a habitually barking dog is hereby declared a nuisance.

(c)

Any owner of a habitually barking dog in violation of this Section shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-4-20 of this Code. (Prior code 8.01.05; Ord. 11-2007 §1)