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ORDINANCE NO. 83 - 40
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule
Unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities recognize that
unrestrained household pets may constitute a nuisance to
both neighboring properties and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, any animal that attacks or bites any person
or domestic animal may represent a threat to the safety
of the residents of the Village of Buffalo Grove;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook
and Lake Counties, Illinois:
SECTION l: Title 6, of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code, as amended, is hereby amended by adding
Sub Section C to Section 6.12.070, which shall read as
follows:
C. It is unlawful for any dog, cat or other domestic
animal to enter upon the property of another
without the consent of the property owner.
Members of the Police Department or the Animal
Control Officer may impound any animal that is
found in violation of this section.
SECTION 2: Title 6, of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code, as amended, is hereby amended changing
subsection 6.12.120 to read:
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6.12.120 Vicious Animals. A. No•owner shall
permit any vicious animal to be on any street, alley
or other public place within the Village or upon the
private premises of any person other than the owner
of such animal, unless such animal is securely muzzled
or caged. Vicious animals on the premises of the
owner shall be restrained so that they cannot attack
persons lawfully on the premises, and the premises
shall be maintained so that children cannot gain access
thereto. Any dog, cat or other animal that
attacksor bites any person or domestic animal or is
adjudged by the police officer or animal control officer
at the scene to be in violation of this section may be
impounded.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.
This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 - Marienthai, Stone, O'Reilly,. Hartstein, Glover
NAYES : t - Reid
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 6
, 1983
APPROVED: September 6 , 1983
ATTEST:
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Vil ge Clerk
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APPROVED:
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Vil age President
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
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ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROVE
THIS DAY OF 19
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois,
this day of 7 19_.
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ORDINANCE NO. 83 - 40
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule
Unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities recognize that
unrestrained household pets may constitute a nuisance to
both neighboring properties and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, any animal that attacks or bites any person
or domestic animal may represent a threat to the safety
of the residents of the Village of Buffalo Grove;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook
and Lake Counties, Illinois:
SECTION 1: Title 6, of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code, as amended, is hereby amended by adding
Sub Section C to Section 6.12.070, which shall read as
follows:
C. It is unlawful for any dog, cat or other domestic
animal to enter upon the property of another
without the consent of the property owner.
Members of the Police Department or the Animal
Control Officer may impound any animal that is
found in violation of this section.
SECTION 2: Title 6, of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code, as amended, is hereby amended changing
subsection 6.12.120 to read:
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6.12.120 Vicious Animals. A. No owner shall
permit any vicious animal to be on any street, alley
or other public place within the Village or upon the
private premises of any person other than the owner
of such animal, unless such animal is securely muzzled
or caged. Vicious animals on the premises of the
owner shall be restrained so that they cannot attack
persons lawfully on the premises, and the premises
shall be maintained so that children cannot gain access
thereto. Any dog, cat or other animal that
attacksor bites any person or domestic animal or is
adjudged by the police officer or animal control officer
at the scene to be in violation of this section may be
impounded.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.
This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover
NAYES : 1 - Reid
ABSENT: O - None
PASSED: September 6 1983
APPROVED: September 6 , 1983
ATTEST,:
Vil 4ge Clerk
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APPROVED:
Village President