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City of Centerville Ord #24 Effective: 10/27/99 (I) The sheher shall include a moisture proof and wind proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the domestic animal and allow retention of the body heat. (2) Shade from the direct rays of the sun, during the months of June to September shall be provided. (3) A domestic animal kept on a farm may be provided with access to a barn with sufficient quantity ofloose hay or bedding to protect against cold and dampness. (4) All shelters required by this Section shall be subject to all building or zoning regulations of the city, township, county or state. 24.12 Guard Dog Warning Signs. A person maiDtaining a dog for security purposes within the City shall post a sign at all entrances to the property. Said sign shall be a minimum of6" x 12", with letters of contrasting color, a minimum of2" in height, and a brush stroke of2" minimum, with the following words affixed to such sign, DANGER - GUARD DOG. 24.13 Abandoned Animals. Upon written notice of the Chief of Police that private property is attracting or providing sheher to animals that are not owned or cared for by any known person, the owner of such property shall be responsible fur removing such animals in a humane manner within thirty (30) days of such a written notice. 24.14 Animals Presenting a Danger to Health and Safety of City. If; in the reasonable belief of a police officer, an animal presents an immediate danger to the health and safety of any person, or the animal is threatening imminent harm to any person, or the animal is in the process of attacking any person, the officer may destroy the animal in a proper and humane manner. Otherwise the officer may-apprehend the animal and deliver it to the pound fur confinement. If the animal is destroyed, a charge to dispose of the animal is payable by the owner of the animal If the animal is found not to be a danger to the heahh and safety of the City, it may be released to the owner or keeper in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. 24.15 Diseased Animals. Subd. 1 Keeping of Diseased AnimaL No person shall keep or allow to be kept on his or her premises, or on premises occupied by them, nor permit to run at large in the City, any animal which is diseased so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the City, even though the animal be properly licensed under this Section. Subd. 2 Confinement. Any animal reasonably suspected of being diseased and presenting a threat to the heahh and safety of the public, may be apprehended and confined in the Page 11 of 16