City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2022-00007328

Date Issued:
Fri, Jun 10, 2022 9:57 AM

Status:
Paid/Fees Waived

Total Citation Amount:
$229.28

Name of Person Cited:
FUQUA MATTHEW T & CLAIRE / FUQUA FAMILY HOLDINGS

Property in Violation:
1113 CLAY ST
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B11 052

Property Owner:
FUQUA FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC
543 FOXMOOR DR
BOWLING GREEN KY 421037922

Code Compliance Officer:
Mary Hudson

Inspection Date:
Fri, Jun 10, 2022 10:00 AM

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.b Trespassing Animals/Animal Protection

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term "animal nuisances" shall include, but is not limited to any animal that: Goes upon any property or premises not owned or occupied by the person who keeps, harbors or owns the animal. dogs running loose going onto neighboring properties

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.d Frightening, Molesting Animals/Animal Protection

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term "animal nuisances" shall include, but is not limited to any animal that: Runs at, jumps upon, chases, barks at, bites at or in any other way frightens, molests or scares any child or adult other than the one who owns, keeps or harbors the animal and the members of his immediate family. Dogs chasing pets and frightening people

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.i Odors and Sanitation Animal/Animal Protection

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term "animal nuisances" shall include, but is not limited to any animal that: Causes fouling of the air by noxious or offensive odors resulting from the accumulation of animal excrement and thereby creates unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored because of the failure to keep the animal’s pen, yard, lot or other enclosures in a sanitary condition and free from preventable odors. dog feces accumulating in the yard and drive way. causing odor and sanitation issues

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.09 Confinement Animals/Animal Protection

Code Description:
When dogs or puppies are kept on tethers, the tether must be attached to the front of the dog’s shelter structure or to a post in front of the shelter structure. Tethers must be at least three times the length of the dog, as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, and have swivels on both ends. The tether must allow the dog convenient access to the shelter structure and to food and water containers. The tether must be of the type and strength used for the size of the dog involved, no chain or tether shall weigh more than 1/8 of the dog or puppy’s body weight. It must be attached to the dog by a well fitted collar or harness that will not cause trauma or injury to the dog. Collars made from the following materials are prohibited: metal, wire, flat chains, chains with sharp edges, or chains with rusty or non-uniform links. Choker collars or prong collars shall not be used when the animal is tethered. The tether must be attached so that the dog cannot become entangled with other objects or come into physical contact with other dogs. Any tethering system employed shall not allow the dog or puppy to leave the owner’s property or allow the animal to be within 6 feet of an adjoining property line. dogs tied were they are getting tangled and don't have room to move around

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.17.a Care of Animals Animals/Animal Control

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of any animal to fail, refuse or neglect to provide such animal with food, potable water, adequate shelter as defined hereinabove, shade when appropriate, and health care. dogs left outside without water or proper housing to provide protection from the elements.