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Timestamp: 2019-02-17 18:36:40
Document Index: 148413880

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§240', '§1', '§3', '§240', '§1', '§3', '§240', '§1', '§240', '§1', '§240', '§1', '§1', '§240', '§1', '§3', '§240', '§1', '§205', '§1', '§3', '§3']

City of Fenton, MO Animal Regulations
§ 210.030 Rabies Inoculation — Annual.
§ 210.040 Dangerous Animal — Defined.
§ 210.050 Controlling and Keeping Dangerous Animals.
§ 210.070 Keeping of Pit Bulls Prohibited.
§ 210.110 Animal Waste Prohibited On Public and Private Property — Exception.
§ 210.120 Keeping of Animals Causing Loud Noises Prohibited.
§ 210.130 Nauseous Odors Emanating From Animals.
Section 210.020 Running At Large Prohibited.
Section 210.030 Rabies Inoculation — Annual.
Section 210.040 Dangerous Animal — Defined.
Section 210.050 Controlling and Keeping Dangerous Animals.
Section 210.060 Limitation of Number of Dogs and Permitted Fowl.
Section 210.070 Keeping of Pit Bulls Prohibited.
Section 210.110 Animal Waste Prohibited On Public and Private Property — Exception.
Section 210.120 Keeping of Animals Causing Loud Noises Prohibited.
Section 210.130 Nauseous Odors Emanating From Animals.
[R.O. 2006 §240.010; Ord. No. 1022 §1, 9-21-1987; Ord. No. 3459 §§3 — 4, 8-28-2014[1]]
The words "dog" and "cat," as used in this Chapter, shall be intended to mean both male and female, singular and plural. The words "permitted fowl" as used in this Chapter shall mean domesticated ducks and chicken hens only (and not including roosters or geese). The word "owners" shall be intended to mean any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog, cat or permitted fowl. The words "at large" shall be intended to mean off the premises of the owner, and not under the control of the owner or a person who has custody of said dog, cat or permitted fowl with the owner's consent, either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise not exceeding eight (8) feet in length, so as to effectively prevent the dog, cat or permitted fowl from biting, molesting, being with or approaching any other animal or person. When "animal" is used in this Chapter, it shall be deemed to include permitted fowl.
Editor's Note: Section 2 of this ordinance also amended the title of this Chapter, which was formerly Dog and Cat Regulations.
[R.O. 2006 §240.020; Ord. No. 1022 §1, 9-21-1987; Ord. No. 3459 §§3 — 4, 8-28-2014]
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having in his/her custody any dog, cat, or permitted fowl to permit the same to go at large, whether such dog or cat is licensed or unlicensed, nor shall such dog, cat, or permitted fowl be allowed to be or go at large upon the streets or other public ways of the City and such action is declared to be a nuisance and a danger to the public health and safety.
[R.O. 2006 §240.030; Ord. No. 1022 §1, 9-21-1987]
Every person residing within the City who owns, controls, manages or has part interest in any dog or cat at any time during the year or who permits such animal to come upon, on or in and to remain in and about his/her home, place of business or other premises within the City shall have such dog or cat inoculated by a competent veterinarian against hydrophobia or rabies at least once every twelve (12) months provided however that if such animal is inoculated with an approved three (3) year inoculation such animal need be inoculated only every three (3) years.
[R.O. 2006 §240.050; Ord. No. 1022 §1, 9-21-1987]
Any animal that constitutes a physical threat to human beings or other animals; that has a disposition or propensity to attack or bite any person or other animal without provocation; that is wild by nature and of a species which, due to size, vicious nature or other characteristics, constitutes a danger to human life, physical well-being or property; or that has been known to bite or attack a human being or domestic animal, without provocation one (1) or more times.
[R.O. 2006 §240.060; Ord. No. 1022 §1, 9-21-1987; Ord. No. 1912 §1, 11-20-1995]
If it is determined by a Police Officer that an animal is a dangerous animal, the Police Officer shall notify the property owner to immediately securely confine such dangerous animal indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen. If the property owner fails to comply, or if the property owner is not available and it is determined that such animal is endangering the well-being of others, such animal may be removed from the property by the Police Officer and impounded.
[R.O. 2006 §240.070; Ord. No. 1031 §1, 10-19-1987; Ord. No. 3459 §§3 — 4, 8-28-2014]
Except for dog kennels as regulated by the Zoning Ordinance of the City, no owner shall own, keep or harbor more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months. There is no limit on the number of permitted fowl for property being used for a single-family dwelling, as defined by Code Section 400.030, as long as such permitted fowl do not cause a nuisance, except on any property being used for a single-family dwelling in the R-3 and R-4 Districts, no more than a total of six (6) permitted fowl shall be permitted.
[R.O. 2006 §240.080; Ord. No. 1022 §1, 9-21-1987]
No person shall keep, harbor, own or in any way possess within the City, any pit bull dog, provided that pit bull dogs residing in the City on September 21, 1987 may be kept within the City subject to the standards and requirements herein set forth. "Pit bull dog", as used in this Section, means:
Dogs of mixed breed or of breeds other than those listed in this Subsection, which breed or mixed breed is known as pit bull, pit bull dog or pit bull terrier; and
Any dog which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of the breed of bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American pit bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier or any other breed commonly known as a pit bull, pit bull dog or pit bull terrier, or a combination of any of these breeds.
Pit bull dogs residing in the City at the time of passage of this Section may be kept by their owners within the City, subject to the following standards:
Registration. Pit bull dogs residing in the City on September 21, 1987, must be registered with the City by the owners within ten (10) days of the passage of this Section.
Leash and muzzle. No person shall permit a pit bull dog to go outside its kennel or pen unless such dog is securely leashed with a leash not longer than four (4) feet in length. No person shall permit a pit bull dog to be kept on a chain, rope or other type of leash outside its kennel or pen unless a person is in physical control of the leash. Such a dog may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts, buildings, etc. In addition, a pit bull dog on a leash outside the animal's kennel must be muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent such dog from biting persons or other animals.
Pens and kennels. All pit bull dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leased and muzzled as provided in Sub-paragraph (B)(2) hereof. Such pen, kennel or structure must have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides. All structures used to confine pit bull dogs must be locked with a key or combination lock when such animals are within the structure. Such structure must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen, or the sides of the pen must be embedded in the ground not less than two (2) feet. All structures erected to house pit bull dogs must comply with all zoning and building regulations of the City. All such structures must be adequately lighted and ventilated and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Confinement indoors. No pit bull may be kept on a porch or patio or in any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacle preventing the dog from exiting the structure.
Signs. All owners, keepers or harborers of pit bull dogs within the City shall, within ten (10) days of September 21. 1987, display in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public using the words "Beware of Dog-Pit Bull". In addition, a similar sign shall be posted on the kennel or pen of such animal.
Insurance. All owners, keepers or harborers of pit bull dogs within the City shall, within ten (10) days of September 21, 1987, provide proof to the City of public liability insurance in a single incident amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for bodily injury to or death of any person or for damage to property owned by any person which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of such animal. Such insurance policy shall provide that no cancellation of the policy will be made unless ten (10) days written notice is first given to the City.
Photographs. All owners, keepers or harborers of registered pit bull dogs shall, within ten (10) days of September 21, 1987, provide to the Deputy Clerk two (2) color photographs (two different poses) of the animal clearly showing the color and approximate size of the animal.
Reporting requirements. All owners, keepers or harborers of pit bulldogs shall, within ten (10) days of any incident, report the following information in writing to the Deputy City Clerk:
The birth of offspring of a pit bull dog; and
The new address of a pit bull owner if the owner moves within the City limits.
Sale or transfer of ownership prohibited. No person shall sell, barter or in any other way dispose of a pit bull dog registered with the City to any person in the City unless the recipient person resides permanently in the same household and on the same premises as the registered owner of such dog, provided that the registered owner of a pit bull dog may sell or otherwise dispose of a pit bull dog or the offspring of such dog to a person who does not reside in the City.
Animals born of pit bull dogs. All offspring born of pit bull dogs registered with the City must be removed from the City within six (6) weeks of the birth of such animals.
Irrebuttable presumption. There shall be an irrebuttable presumption that any dog registered with the City as a pit bull dog or any of those breeds prohibited by this Section is in fact a dog subject to the requirements of this Section.
Failure to comply. No owner, keeper or harborer of a pit bull dog registered with the City shall fail to comply with the requirements and conditions set forth in this Section. Any dog found to be the subject of a violation of this Section shall be subject to immediate seizure and impoundment. In addition, failure to comply will result in the revocation of the license of such animal resulting in the immediate removal of the animal from the City.
[R.O. 2006 §205.105; Ord. No. 1508 §§1 — 2, 7-15-1991; Ord. No. 2463 §3, 4-15-2002]
Any person in physical possession and control of any animal shall remove excreta or other solid waste deposited by the animal in any public or private area not designated to receive such wastes, including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, parking lots, public parks or recreation areas and private property. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to a guide dog accompanying any blind person.
[Ord. No. 3459 §§3 — 4, 8-28-2014]
No person owning or having charge of any animals shall allow or permit the keeping of such animals to give forth or cause any ill-smelling, nauseous or obnoxious odors; provided that if such person owning or having charge of any animals, so causing or creating any such odor, shall cure and entirely alleviate such odor within five (5) days after service of notice to cure and entirely alleviate such odor by the City or Police Department. If the person cures such odor within five (5) days of receiving such notice, no punishment or fine shall be imposed against the person. Each day such odor exists after the expiration of the five (5) days from the service of such notice shall constitute a separate offense.