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Animal Nuisance
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It shall be unlawful for any animal to engage in any of the acts listed below which annoys or disturbs rights and privileges common to the public or enjoyment of private property on more than one occasion.
- Gets into or turns over garbage.
- Walks and or sleeps on automobiles.
- Habitually or continuously roams or is found on the property of another.
- Unsanitary conditions so as to are offensive to sight or smell.
- Is a dangerous animal as determined by the Animal Control Administrator.
- Is diseased or dangerous to the health of the public.
- Are housed or restrained less than 15 feet from public Street, road, or sidewalk and, poses a threat to the general safety, health or welfare of the general public.
- Damages gardens, foliage or other real or personal property.
- Is not confined to a building or secure enclosure while in estrus.
- Chases, snaps at, attacks or otherwise molests pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicle passengers, farm stock or domestic animals.
- Eliminates on private property without the permission of the owner.
Animal Nuisance complaints cannot be anonymous. The complainant must be identified and must provide a signed written statement of complaint which identifies the offending animal and it's' owner including dates and times of offenses against the complainant. Upon receipt of such, Animal Control will investigate to determine that a violation of the Nuisance Ordinance has occurred. Upon determination of such, the owner of the animal will be issued a written warning to abate the nuisance. If the owner fails to do such, he/she will be fined as per the Durham County Animal Control Ordinance.
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