The animal control officer, health authority or any police officer
of the city shall have the authority to enforce any animal regulations
of the city and to impound and dispose of any animals found in violation
of any animal regulation.
(1988 Code, ch. 2, sec. 1.00)
It shall be unlawful to harbor, keep, or maintain any wild or
exotic animals or poisonous reptile within the city limits such as
bats, skunks, coyotes, foxes, wolves, alligators, lions, tigers, leopards,
monkeys, etc. The city, however, may grant exceptions from time to
time, such as for special events (circuses, menageries, animal auctions,
etc.).
(1988 Code, ch. 2, sec. 6.00)
(a)
It
shall be unlawful for any person to keep colonies of bees on their
premises in a manner or condition that would render the enjoyment
of life or property uncomfortable to others, or interfere with the
public peace or be unhealthy to others. Beekeepers shall maintain
no more than the following number of colonies of bees:
(1)
Less than one-fourth acre (10,890 square feet): 2 colonies.
(2)
One-fourth to one-half acre (10,890 to 21,780 square feet): 4 colonies.
(3)
One-half to one acre (21,780 to 43,560 square feet): 6 colonies.
(4)
Greater than one-acre lots will be determined on an individual basis
by the city council.
(b)
No
bee hives shall be located closer than one hundred feet (100') to
any dwelling.
(1988 Code, ch. 2, sec. 7.00)
It shall be unlawful for any person willfully and cruelly to
injure or kill any animal by any mode or means, causing it unnecessary
fright or pain, or to cause or allow any animal to endure pain, suffering,
starving, or injury.
(1988 Code, ch. 2, sec. 13.00)
