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(10) To tether any animal without using a properly fitted collar or harness; . (11) To use choke-type collars to tether any animal; (12) To use a tether that weighs more than one fifth (115) of the animal's body weight: or, (13) To allow an animal to remain tethered during a severe weather event. A severe weather event includes conditions in which: (a) the actual or effective outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, (b) a heat advisory has been issued by local or state authority or jurisdiction: or, (c) a hurricane, tropical storm or tornado warning has been issued for the jurisdiction by the National Weather Service. Section 6.012. Abatement and Imminent Threat; Right of Entry: Search Warrants. (a) Animal Control Officers or other law enforcement officers shall have the power to impound animals which create an animal nuisance per se for the purpose of abating a nuisance and in cases where Animal Control Officers have reason to believe an animal has been or is being cruelly treated has rabies or exhibits other violations of law as follows: (1) On public property, in all cases, (2 On private property. if: • a. The consent of the resident or property owner is obtained; b The officer reasonably believes there is immediate and imminent danger or peril to the public if the animal in question is not impounded: or c. Authorized by appropriate courts of law. (3) The officer has the right to pursue and apprehend animals running at large onto private property while enforcing the provisions of this chapter. Anv animal observed by an Animal Control Officer or peace officer to be in immediate danger, in the officer's opinion, may be removed from such situation by the quickest and most reasonable means available. It shall be the responsibility of the animal's owner to repair any damage caused by the removal of the animal from the dangerous situation by the Animal Control Officer or peace officer. (c) The Health Director Animal Services Manager, or assigned designee, may order the abatement of the conditions which are not in accordance with this ordinance, other applicable state or federal regulations or laws, or which otherwise constitute a nuisance. Failure to comply with the written notice constitutes grounds for the city to obtain any relief available by law, including but not limited to relief by injunction. Additionally, failure to comply with the written notice may subject the violator to administrative proceedings and criminal charges. Section 6.013. Defecation by Dogs on Public and Private Property.