[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Greene as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 9-11-1950; amended in its entirety 8-15-1994 by L.L. No.
1-1994]
The Village Board of the Village of Greene recognizes
the suburban nature of the Village and that no part hereof is suitable
for the maintenance of wild animals or poultry. The Board is mindful
of both the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village and
the interest of preventing cruelty to such animals, the creation of
hazard by their presence and the noise and odor generated from their
presence.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A building or portion thereof providing complete housekeeping
facilities for one family.
Includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and other poultry
and domestic birds used for food purposes, and shall include pigeons.
An animal of any species which in its natural habitat is
wild, dangerous or ferocious, including any such animal which may
have been trained and domesticated. "Wild animals" shall include but
not be limited to the following: all members of the dog family, except
domestic dogs; all members of the cat family, except the common domestic
cat; all predator birds, such as eagles, hawks, falcons and owls;
all venomous snakes or constricting snakes; all venomous lizards,
snapping turtles and alligators; and iguanas.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to
allow or permit any cattle, horses, swine, goats, sheep, poultry or
other animals to run at large or to be herded or pastured upon any
street within the Village of Greene.
B.
It shall be unlawful to pasture or house cattle, horses,
swine, goats, sheep, poultry or other animals within the Village of
Greene except by special permit.
D.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of
a dwelling unit to harbor dogs, cats and other household pets in a
manner unacceptable to the local health officer or a local veterinarian,
said official to be authorized by the mayor.
E.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to
maintain a kennel, to board animals or to maintain a pigeon loft,
etc., within the Village of Greene except by special permit.
F.
The owners of all animals within the Village boundaries
shall comply with state immunization laws (i.e., rabies).
A.
Possession restricted. No person shall keep, harbor
or possess a wild animal in any place within the Village of Greene
other than the following:
B.
All wild animals possessed pursuant to Subsection A shall be kept in protective devices which are adequate to prevent such animals from escaping or injuring the public.
C.
No wild animals shall be offered for sale, sold or
given to any person or institution in the Village of Greene.
A.
The Village Board may issue specific permits as stated
above after considering the relevant factors in each case. Standards
to be considered in determining whether to issue a special permit
include the following:
(1)
The kind of animal or animals to be pastured or housed
in the Village.
(2)
The number of animals.
(3)
The type of housing or enclosure.
(4)
The risk of danger to the public or to domestic animals.
(5)
The risk of danger to the animals.
(6)
The proximity of neighbors.
(7)
The character of the neighborhood.
(8)
The zoning district.
(9)
Any other factors deemed relevant by the Village Board.
B.
Nonconforming uses. In the event that a resident is
in violation of this chapter at the time of its passage, said resident
shall have one year from the date said chapter is enacted to comply
therewith.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be punished by a maximum fine of $250 or a term
of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days in jail, or both.
[For the Licensing, Identification and Control of Dogs local
law, consult the Town of Greene.]
