[Adopted 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 8-1994]
No person, whether as owner or keeper, shall
permit a dog to run at large upon the public streets, sidewalks or
other public places or upon the private property of another individual.
Any dog shall be restrained by the use of a leash or a chain not exceeding
six feet in length at all times when upon the public streets, sidewalks,
parks or other public or private property in the Borough of Ingram.
Any person with defective eyesight and/or hearing
while relying upon a dog or other animal specifically trained for
the purpose of assisting the individual with defective eyesight and/or
hearing shall be exempt from compliance with this article.
Any person who violates any provision of this
article shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than
$300. Every offense shall be considered a separate offense and subject
to the penalties as provided herein.
[Adopted 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 23-1999]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
LIVESTOCK
Any animals kept or propagated for food or as a means of
livelihood, including horses, ponies, cattle, pigs, sheep and other
hoofed animals; also deer, elk, and all other animals not ordinarily
defined as household pets.
OWN
Having a right of property in such livestock or poultry,
and any person who keeps or harbors the same in his or her care.
POULTRY
Any chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.
RESIDENCE
Any property which is located within the Borough of Ingram
and improved with a structure or dwelling which is occupied by human
beings.
No person shall be permitted to own, harbor
or maintain at a residence or other property located within the Borough
of Ingram any livestock or poultry.
Any person who shall violate any provision of
this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not less than $100 and not more than $600.