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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 2 : Dogs And Cats

10-205 : Nuisance defined; actions constituting a nuisance.

  1. The actions of a dog or cat constitute a nuisance when a dog or cat disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of, or damages the property of, or injures the person of a member of the general public, or interferes with the ordinary use and enjoyment of their property.
  2. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, possess, or maintain a dog or cat in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance. By way of example and not a limitation, the following acts or actions by an owner or possessor of an animal are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and, therefore, unlawful:


    1. Failure to exercise sufficient restraint necessary to control a dog or cat.
    2. Allowing or permitting a dog or cat to damage the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, shrubs, lawns, flowers, or vegetables.
    3. Maintaining a vicious dog or cat. (See chapter 5 of this title).
    4. Maintaining dogs or cats in an unsanitary environment which results in offensive odors or is dangerous to the animal or the public health, welfare, or safety.
    5. Maintaining property in a manner that is offensive, annoying, or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare because of the number, type, variety, density, or location of the dogs or cats on the property.
    6. Maintaining a dog or cat that is diseased or dangerous to the public health.
    7. Maintaining a dog or cat that habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks, or barks at pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles.
    8. Failure to confine a female dog while in heat for twenty-four (24) days in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that she will not be in contact with another dog, or create a nuisance by attracting other dogs. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the intentional breeding of dogs within an enclosed area on the premises of the owner of the dog which is being bred.
  3. Any dog, cat or other animal which has been determined by the animal control officer to be a public nuisance based on the criteria found in subsection (2) above of this section, and which has been found at large and impounded at the City of Maryville Animal Control Facility may not be redeemed by the owners unless such impoundment and boarding fees, as established by resolution of the city council, are paid. However, if said dog, cat or other animal is impounded for a third or subsequent offense, redemption must be authorized by any court having jurisdiction. (1999 Code, § 10-206)