It shall be unlawful for any person to own or maintain an animal in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance. The following acts shall constitute a public nuisance:
(1) 
failure to restrain an animal is defined in Article 2.100;
(2) 
property damage caused by an animal;
(3) 
maintain an animal in an unsanitary environment;
(4) 
permit an animal to bark, whine, howl, crow, cackle, or make any other noise which causes annoyance or interference with another's reasonable use and enjoyment of his premises;
(5) 
herding of animals along or upon any public right-of-way, except by officers, agents, or employees of the federal, state, or local government or agency thereof, if such herding is done in the performance of official duties; or
(6) 
keeping of more than three (3) dogs or cats, exclusive of puppy or kitten litters under the age of four (4) months.
(1989 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2A; Ordinance 158-03 adopted 6/23/03)
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep swine within the limits of the city, except for the keeping of swine under direct supervision by and upon the premises of public and private schools, fairs, or livestock shows for a period not to exceed seven (7) days.
(1989 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2B)
(a) 
All animals authorized to be kept shall be confined to the premises of the owner or custodian of such animals, in an enclosure adequate to prevent escape, and it shall be unlawful for any person to allow such animals to run or fly at large, or go upon the premises of another person. No animal shall be kept within a front yard of a residence, unless it is in an enclosure adequate to prevent escape.
(b) 
The fact that an animal is found running at large shall be prima facie proof that the enclosure provided by the owner is not adequate, and violates the provisions of this chapter.
(Ordinance 158-03 adopted 6/23/03)
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or suffer a dead animal to remain upon any premises.
(Ordinance 158-03 adopted 6/23/03)
It shall be unlawful to keep any livestock within the city limits unless such livestock is kept in private or commercial premises as authorized in Article 2.800.
(1989 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2E)