§ 6-151. Impounding abandoned or unrestrained animals.

(a)

The director or his designee may order the seizure and impoundment of any abandoned animal as defined in this chapter. Disposition of said seized and impounded abandoned animals shall be in accordance with sections 6-157, 6-158, and 6-159. Any trap, neuter and return (TNR) program that has been registered with the department shall not constitute a violation of this section.

(b)

Animal control officers or other law enforcement officers shall have the power to impound unrestrained animals for the purpose of abating the nuisance as follows:

(1)

On public property, in all cases;

(2)

On private property, if the consent of the resident or property owner is obtained;

(3)

On private property, in all cases except fenced rear yards of residences, if the officer reasonably believes that the animal will run at large if not impounded.

(Ord. No. 2018-20, § 1, 8-13-2018)