City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2026-00004836

Date Issued:
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 8:51 AM

Status:
Paid/Fees Waived

Total Citation Amount:
$281.04

Name of Person Cited:
BAUER INVESTMENTS LLC

Property in Violation:
721 VILLAGE CREEK DR
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 040A73 045

Property Owner:
BAUER INVESTMENTS LLC
520 OLD RIVER RD
SCOTTSVILLE KY 421647463

Code Compliance Officer:
Jessica Farris

Inspection Date:
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 8:30 AM

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.b Trespassing

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 without permission. An animal residing at this location was trespassing on property of others when it attacked and bit a passerby walking to his mailbox. Ensure all animals are properly restrained or confined to their property.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.d Frightening or Molesting People

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 person other than the one who owns, keeps or harbors the animal and the members of his/her immediate family. An animal identified as Winter, a pitbull mix type dog, residing at this residence attacked and bit two humans within a short period of time on the same day. All animals must be properly controlled by a responsible person to prevent them from frightening or molesting others.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.a Vicious or Dangerous Animals

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined. “Vicious or dangerous animal” shall mean any animal that attacks, bites or physically injures human beings, domestic animals or livestock without adequate provocation. Any animal that without provocation has attacked a human being or other animal shall be presumed vicious or dangerous for purposes of this Chapter. On 04/15/26 an animal identified as Winter, a Pitbull mix type dog, residing at this residence attacked and bit an Animal Control Officer who was responding to the earlier reported dog bite. The Animal Control Officer required medical attention. The dog attacked and bit two humans within a short period of time on the same day without provocation. As a result, and per ordinance, the dog identified as Winter is hereby being deemed a vicious or dangerous animal. See enclosure requirements herein prior to the dog being returned to the property.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.g Running At Large

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: When off private property, any animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, with the exception of the enclosed area at the H.P. Thomas Bark Park On 04/15/26 an animal residing at this location was off the property when it attacked and bit a passerby walking to the neighborhood mailbox. All animals must be properly restrained or confined to their property.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.b Vicious or Dangerous Animals Enclosures

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined hereinabove, except as follows: Such person shall keep such animal securely confined indoors or in an enclosure securely fenced so that the animal cannot escape therefrom, and is secured from entry by children or unintended persons. Any outdoor pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of five (5’) feet by ten (10’) feet and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no concrete, cement or asphalt bottom, the sides must be imbedded into the ground no less than two (2’) feet. The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the animal. A vicious or dangerous animal shall be transported to or from the indoors or to a securely enclosed outdoor pen or shelter only if such animal is muzzled and restrained by a suitable chain, leash or other means of appropriate restraint, which chain or leash is not more than six (6’) feet in length and a responsible adult capable of controlling the animal is in physical control of the chain or leash. As required by ordinance, an enclosure as described herein must be installed on the property prior to the animal being released from quarantine at the BGWC Humane Society. An Animal Control Officer will inspect the property to ensure the enclosure is adequate and up to code prior to release of the animal.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.09.a Confinement (puppies and dogs)

Code Description:
Any owner, keeper or harborer of any animal shall confine such animal as defined. Puppies and dogs: confinement shall mean on the premises of the owner and confined in a secure enclosure or accompanied by the owner on the owner's property and under his/her direct control. If off the premises of the owner, the animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, or accompanied by a responsible person into an approved off-leash area, and in conformance with all regulations and/or requirements imposed as a condition of utilizing such off-leash area. An animal residing at this location was not properly confined to the property as required. Please ensure all animals are properly confined as described below.