[R.O. 2011 § 210.110; R.O. 2009 § 91.35; CC 1981 § 4-18.1(a); Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
It shall be unlawful for any person or combination of persons to keep, maintain or permit upon any one (1) parcel of property within the City more than five (5) hives of any common honeybee, Apis mellifera or other bees kept for the production of honey or wax or to maintain an apiary. The keeping of bees shall be limited to the parcel of property upon which the owner of the bees resides.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.120; R.O. 2009 § 91.36; CC 1981 § 4-19; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
No animal shall be confined within or on a motor vehicle at any location under such conditions as may endanger the health or well-being of the animal, including, but not limited to, extreme hot or cold temperature, lack of food or water, unattended or confinement with a dangerous animal.
B. 
Any Animal Control Officer is authorized to remove any animal from a motor vehicle at any location when the officer reasonably believes it is confined in violation of this Section. Any animal so removed shall be delivered to the City Animal Control Shelter after the removing officer leaves written notice in a conspicuous, secure location or within the vehicle of such removal and delivery, including the officer's name.
C. 
No Animal Control Officer shall be held criminally or civilly liable for action pursuant to this Section provided the officer acts in good faith, on probable cause and without malice.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.130; R.O. 2009 § 91.37; CC 1981 § 4-20; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
Any person who finds and harbors a dog without knowing the dog owner's identity shall notify the Animal Control Officer and furnish a description of the dog. The finder may surrender the animal to the Animal Control Officer or retain the animal in the finder's possession subject to surrender upon demand of the Animal Control Officer.
B. 
Records of reported findings shall be retained by the Animal Control Officer and made available for public inspection.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.140; R.O. 2009 § 91.38; CC 1981 § 4-21; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992; Ord. No. 06-277, 10-10-2006]
A. 
No owner, keeper or person having control of any animal or fowl shall fail to immediately remove and dispose of in a sanitary manner any solid waste deposited by such animal or fowl upon any street, sidewalk, public park, alley, other place open to the public or from private property before the owner leaves the immediate area where the solid waste was deposited.
B. 
No owner, keeper or person having control of any animal or fowl shall fail to have in his/her possession the equipment necessary to remove his/her animal's solid waste when accompanied by said animal or fowl on public property or public right-of-way or easement.
C. 
No owner, keeper or person having control of any animal or fowl shall permit such animal or fowl to destroy or damage property of any kind or to deposit solid waste or to commit a similar nuisance on the private property of a person or the property of the City, including its parks and playgrounds, or any property other than that of the owner of the animal or fowl.
D. 
Penalties for violation of this Section are set forth in Section 100.150.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.150]
A. 
A person is guilty of animal neglect when he/she has custody or ownership or both of an animal and fails to provide adequate care or adequate control which results in substantial harm to the animal.
B. 
A person is guilty of animal abandonment when he/she has knowingly abandoned an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care.
C. 
Animal neglect or animal abandonment are ordinance violations. For a first offense of either violation, a term of imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed. For a second or subsequent violation of either offense, a term of imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed. All fines and penalties for a first conviction of animal neglect or animal abandonment may be waived by the court provided that the person found guilty of animal neglect or abandonment shows that adequate, permanent remedies for the neglect or abandonment have been made. Reasonable costs incurred for the care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned animals may not be waived.
D. 
In addition to any other penalty imposed by this Section, the court may order a person found guilty of animal neglect or animal abandonment to pay all reasonable costs and expenses necessary for:
1. 
The care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned animals within the person's custody or ownership;
2. 
The disposal of any dead or diseased animals within the person's custody or ownership;
3. 
The reduction of resulting organic debris affecting the immediate area of the neglect or abandonment; and
4. 
The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created by the neglect or abandonment of the animals.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.160]
A. 
A person is guilty of animal abuse when a person:
1. 
Intentionally or purposely kills an animal in any manner not allowed by or expressly exempted from the provisions of Sections 578.005 to 578.023 and 273.030, RSMo.;
2. 
Purposely or intentionally causes injury or suffering to an animal; or
3. 
Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate care or adequate control.
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Note: Under certain circumstances, this offense can be a felony under State law.
Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.170; R.O. 2009 § 91.41; CC 1981 § 4-24; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any owner or keeper to abandon any animal.
B. 
Definition. For the purpose of this Section, to "abandon" means:
1. 
For the owner or keeper to leave an animal without demonstrated or apparent intent to recover or to resume custody.
2. 
To leave an animal for more than twelve (12) hours without providing adequate food, water and shelter for the duration of the absence.
3. 
To turn out or release an animal for the purpose of causing it to be impounded.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.180; R.O. 2009 § 91.42; CC 1981 § 4-25; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992; Ord. No. 01-105, 5-21-2001; Ord. No. 05-73, 3-29-2005; Ord. No. 05-79, 4-13-2005]
A. 
All female dogs and cats shall be securely confined in an enclosed place while in heat.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, controlling, possessing or having the management or care, in whole or in part, of any dog, cat, other animal or fowl, whether licensed or not, to fail to keep the dog, cat, other animal or fowl on the premises of the owner or custodian thereof. Dogs shall be retained by a fence or a chain of at least ten (10) feet in length unless being off the premises they are securely restrained in a reasonable manner or led by a line or leash of a length of no more than six (6) feet.
C. 
Unlawful Activities.
1. 
It shall be unlawful for an owner to locate the kennel or shelter for any dog kept outdoors closer than fifteen (15) feet to any property line whenever this would cause distress, discomfort or injury to reasonable persons of normal and ordinary sensibilities or endanger the comfort, repose, health or peace of residents in the area.
2. 
Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for an owner who confines any dog solely by means of an electronic fence to locate such fence within twenty-five (25) feet of a public right-of-way, such as a street or sidewalk, where such right-of-way abuts a front, rear or side yard as defined in Section 400.050.
3. 
An owner who confines any dog solely by means of an electronic fence shall not permit the dog to cross the electronic fence. An owner whose dog is found to have violated this paragraph on more than two (2) occurrences shall be deemed a dog of a vicious nature and shall be subject to Section 210.190(B)(3).
D. 
The provisions or prohibitions of Subsection (B) of this Section shall not apply to bloodhounds or other dogs used for tracking in conjunction with Police activities or to dogs of the Canine Corps of Police force of any municipality, any County law enforcement agency, Highway Patrol, any Federal law enforcement agency or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States while being used to conduct official business or while being used for official purposes.
E. 
The penalties for violation of this Section are set forth in Section 210.190(J).
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.190; R.O. 2009 § 91.43; CC 1981 § 4-25.1; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992; Ord. No. 05-79, 4-13-2005]
A. 
No person shall allow a dog to chase, attack, bite, damage or injure any person, dog or other animal.
B. 
Vicious Dogs — Generally.
1. 
A dog having a vicious nature or temperament is a dog which has exhibited a tendency to chase, attack, bite, damage or injure any person, dog or other animal.
2. 
Any dog having a vicious nature or temperament shall be confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the entry of children and designed to prevent the dog from escaping. The pen or structure shall have secure sides of sufficient height and a secure top attached to the sides to prevent escape; shall 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 no less than four (4) feet. The pen shall be locked with a key or combination lock when a dog is within the structure. Such pen shall also provide protection from the elements for the dog. Any such pen must comply with all applicable zoning and building regulations. A notice shall be posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at each entrance to the premises where the enclosure is located and on each side of the enclosure, reading in letters not less than four (4) inches high: "Dangerous Dog — Beware." In addition, each such notice shall conspicuously display a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of the dog.
3. 
No dog having a vicious nature shall be confined by means of a buried electric fence.
4. 
It is unlawful to permit or allow a vicious dog to be outside the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not longer than four (4) feet and under the restraint of a person not less than seventeen (17) years of age. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal. Such dogs shall not be tethered or leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts or buildings.
5. 
The owner or possessor of any dog having a vicious nature shall at all times have proof of a surety bond or policy of liability insurance in the amount and form set forth below:
a. 
A surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified to do business in the State of Missouri in a form acceptable to the City in the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), payable to any person injured by the dog; or
b. 
A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's insurance, issued by an insurer qualified to do business in the State of Missouri in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dog. The surety bond or insurance policy shall provide that no cancellation of the policy will be made unless (10) ten days' written notice is first given to the City. The owner or possessor shall maintain an effective and unexpired surety bond or insurance policy with the coverage and in the amounts specified in this Section at all times.
6. 
The owner or possessor of any dog having a vicious nature shall provide the City with the name and address of the owner or possessor of the dog, the address of the location where the dog is kept and color photograph of a size not less than three (3) inches by four (4) inches of the dog.
C. 
If a dog having a vicious nature or temperament is found running at large, it shall be seized and impounded for a determination by the Municipal Judge as to its proper disposition.
D. 
If a dog having a vicious nature or temperament chases, attacks, bites, damages or injures any person, dog or other animal, it may be seized and impounded for a determination by the Municipal Judge as to its proper disposition.
E. 
Warrant May Be Issued — When.
1. 
The Judge of the Municipal Court, upon application of the City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney and upon a showing that there is probable cause to believe that a violation of this Section exists and that there is probable cause to believe that the dog involved in that violation may be found at a specified location, may issue a search and seizure warrant. The warrant shall specify the dog to be seized and shall specify the location of the dog to be seized. The warrant shall be served only between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and shall be served only by an Animal Control Officer in the company of a uniformed Police Officer of the Police Department.
2. 
The Judge of the Municipal Court shall upon issuance of a search and seizure warrant under this Section order Animal Control Officers to use reasonable care to care for and maintain the dog seized pursuant to the authority granted by this Section until the judge has ordered other disposition of the dog.
F. 
Upon at least fifteen (15) days' written notice to the owner, the judge of the Municipal Court shall conduct a hearing to determine the proper disposition of the dog. If both the City and the owner agree, the hearing may be held on less than fifteen (15) days' notice.
G. 
After conducting the hearing, the judge of the Municipal Court may determine the appropriate disposition of the dog which is necessary for the public safety and welfare, including, but not limited to, ordering its destruction or removal from the City. If the judge orders the dog destroyed, Animal Control Officers shall execute the order of the court the next business day.
H. 
The remedies in this Section are in addition to the fines and penalties prescribed in Subsection (J) and do not preclude any other remedies available to the City.
I. 
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to dogs of the Canine Corps of the Police force of any municipality, any County law enforcement agency, Highway Patrol, any Federal law enforcement agency or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States while being used to conduct official business or while being used for official purposes.
J. 
Violation And Penalty.
1. 
Each violation of the provisions of this Section shall constitute a separate offense.
2. 
Any person who shall violate this Section shall be subject to:
a. 
For the first violation, imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or a combination of such fine and imprisonment or both;
b. 
For a second violation, imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or a combination of such fine and imprisonment or both; and
c. 
For any third or successive violation, imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or a fine not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or a combination of such fine and imprisonment or both.
3. 
In addition, the court may, as a condition of any probation granted to a person found guilty of violation of this Section, order the person to make restitution to any person who has been damaged by the dog.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.200; R.O. 2009 § 91.44; CC 1981 § 4-32; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
Habitually Barking Or Threatening Dogs. No owner shall own, keep or harbor upon his/her premises any dog that by frequent and habitual barking, yelping or howling or by immediate threat of attacking or biting causes fear or annoyance to the person or persons living in the immediate area or to persons passing upon the streets and sidewalks.
B. 
Loud Animal Noises Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise by the keeping of any animal, bird or fowl, which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.210; R.O. 2009 § 91.45; CC 1981 § 4-27; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person in charge of a residence to keep or allow to be kept more than two (2) dogs or three (3) cats, or any combination of such animals exceeding four (4) in number, over the age of six (6) months at such residence unless the residence or all of the dogs and cats kept there are within one (1) or more of the following exceptions:
1. 
The residence is licensed as a commercial animal establishment.
2. 
The residence is zoned agricultural pursuant to the zoning regulations of the City.
3. 
All of the dogs and cats kept at the residence are licensed as required under the applicable provisions of this Code of Ordinances of the City and the person in charge of the residence, upon request of any Animal Control Officer or Police Officer, presents for inspection certificates of registry for all such animals showing continuous license for all animals existing from a date preceding the passage of this Chapter.
4. 
Any individual having a current domestic animal avocation permit shall not permit a total combination of dogs and cats in excess of six (6) animals upon such premises.
B. 
When animals in excess of the limit established in this Section are found at a residence, all of the animals found at the residence may be removed to the City Dog Pound (i.e., Animal Shelter) and handled as stray animals, except that the person in charge of the residence present, may designate and retain up to four (4) licensed animals.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.220; R.O. 2009 § 91.46; CC 1981 § §4-28 — 4-29; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
Sale Of Baby Fowl Restricted.
1. 
No person shall sell, give or award or offer for sale, gift or award eleven (11) or less of any fowl under one (1) month of age.
2. 
The term "fowl," as used herein, shall include chickens, ducks and geese.
B. 
Sale Of Baby Rabbits Restricted. No person shall sell, give or award or offer for sale, gift or award any live rabbit less than six (6) weeks of age unless such sale, gift or award shall include the sale, gift or award of the dam (i.e., the female parent of the rabbit).
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.230; R.O. 2009 § 91.47; CC 1981 § § 4-30 — 4-31; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
Hog Pens. Except where permitted by the zoning regulations of the City, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep or use, within the City, any pen, stall or enclosure in which hogs or swine are kept, except for the purpose of immediate transportation.
B. 
Cattle Pens. Except where permitted by the zoning regulations of the City, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep or use, within the City, any pen, stall or enclosure in which cattle are kept, except for the purpose of immediate transportation; provided however, that this Section shall not apply to the keeping or using within the City of any enclosure in which only one (1) milk cow is kept for the purpose of supplying dairy products for family use and not for sale.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.240; R.O. 2009 § 91.48; CC 1981 § 4-33; Ord. No. 92-83, 5-5-1992]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, being the owner of or having in his/her possession or control any pigeon, except homing or racing pigeons with registration bands, to allow, suffer or permit such pigeon to fly or be at large within the City.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed any pigeon in any open or unenclosed public or private place within the City or to place or expose feed or food in any open or unenclosed public or private place within the City so as to attract pigeons thereto.
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Cross Reference: As to penalty, § 210.350.
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Editor's Note: R.O. 2011 § 210.250, Killing Or Disabling A Police Animal, was repealed by the City during the 2022 recodification project.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.255]
A person commits the offense of assault on a police animal when such person knowingly attempts to kill or disable or knowingly causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to a police animal when that animal is involved in law enforcement investigation, apprehension, tracking, or search, or the animal is in the custody of or under the control of a Law Enforcement Officer, Department of Corrections Officer, Municipal Police Department, Fire Department or a rescue unit or agency.
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Cross Reference: As to assaulting Police Officers, § 215.600; as to cruelty to animals, § 210.160; as to penalty, § 210.350.
[R.O. 2011 § 210.260; R.O. 2009 § 91.50; Ord. No. 95-290, 10-18-1995]
A. 
No person shall keep or permit to be kept on premises under that person's control any wild or dangerous animal for sale, display or for exhibition purposes, whether gratuitously or for a fee. This Section shall not be construed to apply to zoological parks, performing animal exhibitions or circuses.
B. 
No person shall keep or permit to be kept any wild animal as a pet.