[Adopted 7-7-2003 by L.L.
No. 1-2003]
As used in this article, the following term(s) shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any animals, birds, reptiles or fish customarily kept in
the home or place of residence, which are not vicious, dangerous or
otherwise obnoxious, objectionable or offensive.
A.
Prohibition. No person shall keep, pasture, breed, raise, harbor,
stable or maintain any bees, poultry, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese
or any other fowl or reptiles or any swine, horses, cows, mules, sheep,
goats or any other animals, except domesticated pets, within the Village.
B.
Exception. This section shall not apply to any educational, scientific
or research institution maintaining, with adequate safeguards as to
public health, safety, comfort and convenience, any animals or other
creatures for scientific, medical or other research purposes.
No person shall allow any cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine
or poultry to be at large within the Village.
The Village Codes Officer, Health Officer, Dog/Animal Control
Officer and/or the Village Police Department are charged with the
enforcement of the provisions of this article upon their observance
of violations. Further, the officials shall enforce these provisions
when complaints are filed wherein the owner or keeper of said animals
is identified.
See § 55-7.
