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City ofCenterville Old #24 Effective: ) 0/27/99 Subd.2 Chasing ofPedestrianfMoving Vehicles. To chase vehicles or to molest or annoy any person while away from the property of its owner. Subd. 3 Damage to Property. It shall be unlawful for any person's dog or other ,mim'l) to damage any lawn, garden, or other property, whether or not the owner has knowledge of the damage. Any such animal may be impounded as provided in this Ordinance or a complaint may be issued by anyone aggrieved by an animal under this ordinance, against the owner of the animal for prosecution under this Ordinance. Subd.4 Cleaning Up LitterfFeces DisposaL The O\\l11e1" of any animal shall be responsible for cleaning up any feces of the ..nim..1 and disposing of such feces in a sanitary manner whether on their own property, on the property of others or on public property, in the following manner: (1) During the period of November 1" through April 30th, all feces material shall be removed from the owners premises and lor stored in a sanitary manner within seven (7) days/one (1) week. (2) During the period of May 1" through October 3 1 ", all feces material shall be removed from the owners property and/or stored in a sanitary manner within forty eight (48) hours/two (2) days. (3) Objectionable feces odor and/or flies detectable at the adjoining property line shall be deemed a violation of this Section. Subd. 5 The owner of any animal shall not permit such ..nim..) to be on public property or the property of another without having in their owners immediate possession a device for the immediate removal ofreces material deposited by the animal, as well as a container for the transport of such material to a proper disposal receptacle located on the property of the owner. Immediate removal of feces is required per this Ordinance. Subd.6 The provisions of this Section, shall not apply to any animal specifically trained for and actually providing assistance to the physically challenged or other individuals with severe disabilities who are unable to clean up after a companion dog; dogs when used in police activities by the City; or tracking dogs when used by or with permission of the City. Subd. 7 Written Complaint. Any person aggrieved by an ..nim..1 nuisance may make a written complaint to the Police Department, or such other persons designated by the City Council, stating the acts complained ot: the name and address of the owner of the ..nima1, and the name and address of the person making the complaint. The Police Department shall then promptly notifY the person owning or keeping the animal and shall order the nuisance abated within five (5) days. If such ..nim..) nuisance is not abated within that time, a charge may be made against the owner or Page 9 of 16