§ 3-9. Livestock.

(a)

Running at large. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any horse, mule, donkey, cow, cattle, sheep, goat, hog, or any related animal of the equine, bovine, ovine, antelope, or swine families, to permit the same to run at large. The running at large of horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, or related animals of the equine, bovine, ovine, antelope, or swine family, is hereby declared a nuisance.

(b)

Grazing. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any animal named in subsection (a), to permit any such animal to graze upon or be unattended on any public street or thoroughfare within the city, or to permit the same to graze or go upon any public or private property within the city, except by permission of the owner or custodian of such private or public property.

(c)

Owner of premises may confine, etc. If any animal named in this section is found upon the premises of any person without permission, the owner or occupant of such premises shall have the right to confine such animal until he can notify the police chief or other designated officer of the city. When so notified, such official shall cause such animal to be impounded.

(Ord. No. 381, § 1, 11-8-07)