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I . City any animal which by its barking, howling, whining, or other noises I unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of any person in the vicinity. (Ord. No. 295, 3-28-94) The phrase "unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet" shall include, but is not limited to, the creation of any noise by any animals which can be heard by any person, including a law enforcement officer or animal control officer, from a location outside of the building or premises where the animal is being kept and which animal noise occurs repeatedly over a five minute period of time with one minute or less lapse of time between each animal noise during the five minute period. SECTION 5-36. DISEASED OR VICIOUS DOGS. No person shall keep or suffer to be kept on premises occupied by him or permit or suffer to run at large, any diseased dog or any dog of a ferocious or vicious character, habit or disposition. (Ord. No. 198, 11, 6- 27-77) SECTION 5-37. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOGS. . (a) Upon sworn complaint to the appropriate court that any one of the following facts exist: (1) That any dog at any time has destroyed property or habitually trespasses in a damaging manner on the property of persons other than the owner; (2) That any dog at any time has attacked or bitten a person outside the owner's or custodian's premises; (3) That any dog is vicious or shows vicious habits or molests pedestrians or interferes with vehicles on public streets; or (4) That any dog is a public nuisance as defined in section 5-34 herein; the City shall petition the appropriate court for a summons directing the owner of the dog to appear before the court to show 1 cause why the dog should not be seized by any police officer, or otherwise disposed of in the manner authorized in this part. Such summons shall be returnable not less than six (6) nor more than ten (10) days from the date thereof and shall be served at least ten (10 ) days before the time of the scheduled appearance. . (b) Upon such hearing and finding the facts true as complained of, the court may either order the dog killed or order