§ 210.150. Animals Causing Nuisance Prohibited.

A. 

It shall be awful for any individual to own or keep any public animal nuisance as defined in Subsection (B) herein.

B. 

PUBLIC NUISANCE ANIMAL: Any animal or animals that unreasonably annoy humans, endanger the life or health of other animals or persons or substantially interfere with the rights of citizens, other than their owners, to the enjoyment of life or property. The term "public nuisance animal" shall mean and include, but is not limited to, any animal that:

1. 

Is found at large off the premises of the owner;

2. 

Damages the property of anyone other than its owners;

3. 

Molests or intimidates pedestrians or passersby;

4. 

Chases vehicles;

5. 

Excessively makes disturbing noises, including, but not limited to, continued repeated howling, barking, whining or other utterances, causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored;

6. 

Causes fouling of the air by odor and thereby creates unreasonably annoyance or discomfort to neighbors and others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored;

7. 

Causes unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where the animal is kept or harbored;

8. 

Is offensive or potentially dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare by virtue of the number and/or types of animals maintained;

9. 

Attacks other domestic animals.

C. 

An individual who violates any provision of this Section shall be punishable as provided in this Code and Missouri law, however, a fine imposed for the first (1st) such violation shall not be less than fifty dollars ($50.00); subsequent or continued violations may, in addition, also subject the owner to impoundment of the animal by a person having authority to impound such animal under Chapter 210 of the Owensville City Code.

D. 

At no time shall the claim of non-ownership alone be a defense to any part or subpart of this Section.

R.O. 2010 §210.045; Ord. No. 1054 §1, 5-17-2010