As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DOMESTICATED PETS
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.
No person shall allow any cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine
or poultry to be at large within the City.
[Amended 6-1-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-13]
A. Except as provided in the Agriculture and Markets Law, a violation of this article constitutes a civil offense punishable in accordance with §
1-1 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, except that the unlawful keeping of chickens in the City shall be punishable as follows:
(1) Two hundred fifty dollars for the first violation;
(2) Five hundred dollars for the second violation; and
(3) Seven hundred fifty dollars for the third or subsequent violation.
B. These penalties shall be in addition to any other penalties provided
by law.