Title 6 SANITATION AND HEALTH

Chapter 6.01 ANIMAL CONTROL

6.01.110 Inspection by Animal Control Officer.

The City Manager and/or an animal control officer shall have the power to enter upon and inspect any premises where any animal is kept or harbored when such entry is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. An inspection or search warrant will be obtained whenever required by law.

A. This entry and inspection will be made only after the occupant of the premises, if any, has been given written or oral notice of the inspection by the City Manager and/or an animal control officer. If the land is unoccupied, the City Manager and/or animal control officer will make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having control of the property before making entry.

B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the City Manager and/or an animal control officer has reasonable cause to believe the keeping or maintaining of any animal is so hazardous as to require an immediate inspection to save the animal or protect public health or safety, the City Manager and/or animal control officer shall have the power to immediately enter and inspect the property with the use of reasonable force. If the property is occupied in such a circumstance, the City Manager and/or an animal control officer will first attempt to notify the occupant and demand entry. Failure or refusal to permit such an inspection constitutes a misdemeanor.