[Adopted 12-19-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
The purpose of this article is to protect the residents of the Village
of Norwood from nuisance by animals usually known as "farm animals" or "fowl."
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Cows, cattle, horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, pigs, goats, sheep,
chickens, ducks, geese, or other animals or fowl usually known as "farm animals"
or "fowl," but not solely limited to the aforementioned, and not including
common household pets.
An individual, firm, partnership, limited association, corporation,
voluntary association and/or other legal entity.
Any privately owned house, garage, barn building or structure, or
grounds thereof, of any kind or nature.
No person shall keep, shelter or own any farm animal or fowl within
the Village of Norwood limits on those premises that are not designated as
farm zones by local law.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon
conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment
for not more than 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
