Only humane live animal traps may be used for capturing animals
roaming unrestrained in the city. It shall be unlawful for any person
to place, set or bait any trap for the purpose of catching, wounding
or killing any animal, fowl or reptile without the permission and
assistance of a city animal control officer. This section, however,
does not preclude the use of commercially sold rat and mouse traps,
to be utilized as intended by the manufacturer in accordance with
the manufacturer’s direction for use, in that person’s
residence, accessory structure or commercial establishment.
(Ordinance 695-01 adopted 3/5/01)
The placing or baiting of any steel jawed trap (commonly known
as a bear trap, wolf trap or coyote trap) within the corporate limits
of the city is expressly prohibited. As an exception to this subsection,
governmental agencies and entities shall be permitted to use such
traps and equipment necessary and permitted by state law or regulations.
(Ordinance 695-01 adopted 3/5/01)
Any animal traps found on public property are hereby declared
to be abandoned, and the city enforcement agents are hereby authorized
and directed to seize any such trap and process the same as abandoned
property in accordance with the applicable provisions of state law
and city procedures.
(Ordinance 695-01 adopted 3/5/01)
It shall be a violation of this chapter to use anything other
than commercially sold animal food to bait any trap used for the purpose
of trapping any animal. Unless the adjacent properties are separated
by a solid masonry or wood fence of a minimum six foot (6) height,
traps used for such purpose shall not be placed or located within
ten feet (10') of adjacent property lines. In the event no such fence
exists and the size, shape or other characteristics of the property
preclude traps from being placed or located ten feet (10') from adjacent
property lines, said traps shall be placed or located as far from
adjacent property lines as practicable.
(Ordinance 695-01 adopted 3/5/01)
