[Ord. No. 2007-03 §1(5-44), 1-8-2007]
Cats in the City that repeatedly do damage to shrubs, gardens or property shall be subject to the same regulations regarding dogs as set forth in Article II, Sections 205.020 through 205.430 of this Code.
[Ord. No. 2007-03 §1(5-45), 1-8-2007]
Apprehension of cats running at large in violation of Sections 205.020, 205.320 and 205.510 shall be addressed by effected person. The City will make available humane box traps to be used by the complainant to apprehend such cats. A reasonable deposit will be required for use of such traps. The City will pick up all cats apprehended and handle them in accordance with Sections 205.320 through 205.360.
[Ord. No. 2007-03 §1(5-46), 1-8-2007]
Every person owning, keeping, harboring or permitting a cat to remain on his/her premises shall register and secure a license for such cat if over the age of four (4) months. Cat licenses shall be issued by the City License Officer upon payment of the license fee of seven dollars fifty cents ($7.50) for each spayed or neutered male or female and fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each unneutered male or unspayed female. Applications for a cat license shall be made by the owner on a printed form provided by the City for that purpose upon which he/she shall state his/her name and address and the name, breed, color and sex of each cat owned or kept by him/her. Before any cat license shall be issued, the owner shall present to the licensing officer a certificate of vaccination from a licensed veterinarian showing that such veterinarian has vaccinated the cat sought to be licensed with anti-rabies vaccine and certification from a veterinarian verifying neutering or spaying. The provision of the Article shall not apply to a cat whose owner is a non-resident temporarily within the City for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Licenses shall be issued for the calendar year beginning January first (1st) and shall be delinquent after March first (1st) after which the applicant shall be assessed a penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the license fee if the cat was of the age of four (4) months by March first (1st). This licensing provision shall become effective for the registration period beginning January 1, 2007 — 2008. If during the license period ownership of the cat is transferred, the new owner may transfer the license upon making application with the City Collector. Transfer fee shall be five dollars ($5.00).
[Ord. No. 2007-03 §1(5-47), 1-8-2007]
The owner of any cat shall upon request of the City Animal Control Officer, or other person designated by the Chief of Police to enforce the provisions of this Article, exhibit the license as proof of licensing of the cat. Failure to exhibit such license upon request by such above mentioned City Official, shall be prima facie evidence of non-registration and the owner shall be cited under the provisions of this Article for failure to obtain proper licensing of the cat.
[Ord. No. 2007-03 §1(5-48), 1-8-2007]
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor or permit a cat on his/her premises that does not have current and effective vaccination against rabies.