It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to keep or harbor any dog which habitually barks, howls or yelps, or any cat which habitually cries or howls to the great discomfort of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or in such manner as to materially disturb or annoy persons in the neighborhood who are of ordinary sensibilities. Such dogs and cats are hereby declared to be a public nuisance. A dog or cat is considered to be in violation of this section when two formal, written complaints are filed with the Police Department within a four-week period or when the situation is observed by an officer.

No person having possession or ownership of any animal or fowl shall allow the same to run at large within the Village. The owner of any animal, whether licensed or unlicensed, shall keep such animal tied or enclosed in a proper enclosure so as not to allow said animal to interfere with the passing public or neighbors. Any animal running at large unlicensed and required by state law or Village ordinance to be licensed shall be seized and impounded.

NOTE: A dog or cat shall not be considered to be running at large if it is on a leash and under control of a person physically able to control it. A dog shall not be considered to be running at large if it is within the fenced enclosure of a designated dog exercise area and under the direct observation and voice control of its owner or other person in lawful custody or control.