[Adopted 11-4-1996 by Ord. No. 1296]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
If dogs are confined in outside quarters (including leashed),
they shall be kept no closer than 10 feet to the property line of
any neighboring dwelling.
Such owner living in a residential or commercial zoned area
shall be required to follow such procedures and practices as to limit
the number of such dogs to be kept to four and, as to sanitation and
odor control, to ensure that no nuisance shall be created, and no
threat to the health of persons living on the premises where such
domestic dogs are kept, or to the health and quiet enjoyment of persons
living elsewhere, shall be created.
Every keeper of any dog shall cause the litter and droppings
therefrom to be collected daily in a container or receptacle that,
when closed, shall be rodentproof and flytight and, after every such
collection, shall cause such container or receptacle to be kept closed.
At least once a week, every such keeper shall cause all litter and
droppings so collected to be disposed of in such manner as not to
permit the presence of fly larvae or malodorous condition.
Every keeper of any dog shall cause all feed provided therefor
to be stored and kept in a rodentproof and flytight building, box,
container, or receptacle.
It shall be illegal for any person to suffer or permit any dog
owned, kept, maintained or in the custody or control of such person
to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood by barking, howling,
whining or making other loud or unusual noises lasting longer than
30 consecutive minutes. A complainant wishing to report the incident
shall document the date and times of the disturbance, and this document
shall be turned over to the Riverside Police Department.