A. It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to place, set or maintain any snare or trap in the city other than common mouse traps used indoors, gopher traps placed underground and “humane” traps which detain an animal or bird without inflicting injury upon it. Unlawful traps may be seized by the police chief and destroyed. Notice of intention to destroy such devices must be sent by registered or certified U.S. mail to the last known address of the person from whom seized if known and posted in three conspicuous places in the city. Such trap shall be held for 30 days after such posting and mailing, and, if no action is commenced to recover possession of the trap, it shall be destroyed under direction of the police chief.

C. All “humane” traps shall be plainly identified with the name and address of the owner and shall be inspected by the owner or his agent daily. [Code 2006 § 6-1-8. Ord. 2017-05 § 1, 8-8-2017; Res. 2017-18 Exh. A, 8-8-2017; Ord. 2019-01 § 1, 2-26-2019; Res. 2019-02 Exh. A, 2-26-2019. Formerly 6.05.080].