Park State East Neighborhood Association

Pet Problems & Concerns

Feb 28, 2005

Pet Problems

PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any animal which:
(1) Interferes with passersby or passing vehicles.
(2) Attacks other animals or persons.
(3) Trespasses on school grounds.
(4) Is repeatedly at large or unrestrained.
(5) Damages private or public property.
(6) Barks, whines, howls or makes other sounds common to its species in excess, continuously for 15 minutes or for an aggregate 20 minutes in a one-hour period.

Violations to the above should reported to Animal Care & Control 427-1244

City Code provides that persons responsible for an animal shall immediately remove the animal's excrement from public lands or from the property of another, excepting a blind person working with a guide dog.

Pet Concerns

City Code provides that no person shall confine or allow his or her animal to remain outside without access to adequate shelter from the elements.
Defined as: ADEQUATE SHELTER. A structure designed specifically to shelter an animal, with a roof and three sides free of leaks or openings to the wind and rain, and a fourth side allowing access that is protected from the elements. The structure is physically located in a dry area allowing the animal dry keeping and access outside the structure to dry ground that is mud free.
All animals shall have fresh, potable drinking water and be provided with food that is nutritional for the species in adequate amounts to maintain good health.

Violations should be reported to Animal Care & Control 427-1244