§ 6.04.100. Animals creating a public nuisance prohibited.

1.

It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow his dog or animal to become a public nuisance.

2.

A dog or animal is hereby declared to be a public nuisance if it:

(A)

Frequently or continuously causes noise or odor which disturbs the comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, apartment house, or residence;

(B)

Molests or chases passers-by or passing vehicles;

(C)

Is repeatedly at large;

(D)

Attacks other persons or animals;

(E)

Damages private or public property; or

(F)

Deposits animal waste on public or private property other than that of the owner.

3.

Any animal declared to be a public nuisance by the Porter County Animal Control may, at the discretion of the animal control officer, be captured and impounded at the Porter County Animal Shelter.

4.

Fines for violating this section of the animal control ordinance shall be as follows:

(A)

First offense: .....$50.00

(B)

Second offense: .....$75.00

(C)

Third and subsequent offenses: .....$100.00

(Ord. No. 15-06, 5-19-2015)