[1977 Code, § 3-101; Ord. 310, § 1, March 1994; Ord. 706, Jan. 2009]
Any violations of the provisions of this chapter may be reported to the City of Collegedale by any person or persons observing the violation. For alleged violations under § 10-301 the person or persons making the complaint shall identify themselves to the enforcement officer prior to any action being taken by the city manager or his designee. A record of complaints shall be maintained on file in the Collegedale City Hall by the code enforcement officer.
[1977 Code, § 3-103; Ord. 310, § 1, March 1994; Ord. 706, Jan. 2009]
No person shall interfere with, hinder, or molest the enforcement officer in the performance of any duty imposed by this chapter or seek to release any animal in the custody of the animal control officer except as herein provided.
[1977 Code, § 3-104; Ord. 310, § 1, March 1994; Ord. 706, Jan. 2009]
(1) 
Any violation of this chapter is a civil infraction.
(2) 
Any person who has committed an act in violation of this chapter may receive a citation from the City of Collegedale:
(a) 
From an enforcement officer who based on personal observation has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a civil infraction; or
(b) 
By enforcement officer or by direct complaint by a citizen who has personally observed the civil infraction in violation of this chapter.
(3) 
The Collegedale Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter occurring within the City of Collegedale.
(4) 
Any violation of this chapter may be punishable by a civil penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day that any section of this chapter is violated shall constitute a separate punishable offense.
(5) 
Any person issued an animal control ordinance citation may be deemed to be charged with a civil violation and shall comply with the directives on the citation.
(6) 
If a person fails to appear in court to defend or prosecute the citation, such person shall be deemed to have waived their right to contest or prosecute the citation and in such a case a default judgment may be entered and the judge shall dismiss the citation or impose a civil penalty at that time, as the case may be. An order to show cause may be issued. If the civil penalty is paid, the case shall be dismissed. If the civil penalty is not paid, judgment may be entered upon to the maximum civil penalty.
[1977 Code, § 3-105; Ord. 310, § 1, March 1994; Ord. 706, Jan. 2009]
It shall be the duty of the of the owner of any animal or anyone having an animal in his care, custody or possession to keep said animal under control at all times while the animal is off of the real property limits of the owner, possessor or custodian. For the purposes of this section, an animal is deemed "under control" when it is confined within a vehicle, parked or in motion, is secured by a leash or other device held by a competent person, or is properly confined within an enclosure with permission of the owner of the property where the enclosure is located.
[1977 Code, § 3-106; Ord. 310, § 1, March 1994; Ord. 706, Jan. 2009]
(1) 
Pen or enclosure to be kept clean. When animals are kept within the corporate limits, the building, structure, corral, pen, or enclosure in which they are kept shall at all times be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. It shall be unlawful for any person to unnecessarily beat or otherwise abuse or injure any animal.
(2) 
Adequate food, water, and shelter, etc., to be provided. No animal shall be kept or confined in any place where the food, water, shelter and ventilation are not adequate and sufficient for the preservation of its health and safety. All feed shall be stored and kept in a rat-proof and fly-tight building, box, or receptacle.
(3) 
Inspections of premises. For the purpose of making inspections to insure compliance with the provisions of this title, the enforcement officer, or his authorized representative, shall be authorized to enter, at any reasonable time, any premises where he has reasonable cause to believe an animal is being kept in violation of this chapter.
[1977 Code, § 3-107; Ord. 310, § 1, March 1994; Ord. 706, Jan. 2009]
It shall be unlawful for any person to leave or place the carcass of any animal which he owns upon any street, alley or lot or to allow the animal to remain on his property. Within twenty-four (24) hours after he has learned of its death, the owner shall have it buried in a pet cemetery, bury it at least three feet (3') beneath the surface of the ground and not closer than three hundred feet (300') to any flowing stream or public body of water, or otherwise have it removed from his property and legally disposed of.