§ 14-30. Excessive animal noise.

No person shall own or keep any animal which by making excessive noise disturbs a neighbor.

The following definitions and conditions shall be specially applicable to enforcement of the prohibition set out in this section:

(1)

The phrase "excessive noise" shall mean and include any noise produced by an animal which is so loud and continuous or untimely as to disturb a neighbor.

(2)

The term "neighbor" shall mean an individual residing in a residence structure which is within 100 yards of the property on which the animal is kept or harbored and who does in writing state that he will testify under oath to the animal making excessive noise.

(3)

If a general ordinance summons is issued charging violation of this section, a subpoena shall also be issued to the disturbed neighbor to testify in the matter.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 6.28; Ord. No. 48707, 6-22-78; Ord. No. 65201, 3-1-90; Ord. No. 980059, § 1, 2-12-98)

Cross reference

Noise control, ch. 46.