§ 6-53. Declaration of animal nuisance

(a)

The keeping of more than the maximum number of livestock permitted under this chapter is hereby declared to be an animal nuisance, and may be abated after notice has been provided to the owner and an opportunity to voluntarily come into compliance has been given by the director or designated representatives.

(b)

Upon delivery of a written "Notice to Remove Livestock" by the director, an animal owner or any adult occupant of the premises identified in said notice shall abate the therein described animal nuisance on the premises within ten (10) days from the date of notice. Delivery shall be accomplished either by hand to the animal owner or keeper or any adult occupant of the residence, or by posting in a conspicuous place on the main entrance fence gate of the premises or main entrance door of the structure on the premises, or by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c)

After proper notice, the animal nuisance may be abated by the director or designated representatives by seizing and impounding any unlawfully kept number of livestock and, after a hearing, either euthanizing them or releasing them to any person or organization approved by the director or his designee, offering to lawfully keep and care for them.

(Ord. No. 2018-20, § 1, 8-13-2018)