Sec. 462.104. - Authority to enter private property.

An animal control officer is authorized to enter upon any private property that is unfenced, or that is fenced but with a gap, opening or indentation, or with a gate that is not closed and locked for the purpose of investigating a complaint of violation of this Chapter or for the purpose of seizing and impounding any animal that is stray or at-large, or as otherwise authorized by this Chapter; however, an animal control officer is not authorized to enter a dwelling without the owner's or the resident's permission, or without a warrant or under other authority. (Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1)