Quick Ordinance References

Barking dog:

Section 10-2 states that any animal that makes an unreasonable noise for more than five consecutive minutes is a violation of the town ordinance. If you’d like to report a violation of this ordinance please call our office so we can begin the enforcement process. This consists of mailing a notice to the animal owner and the anonymous complainant so that everyone involved is aware of the law. If after 3 days the problem is still ongoing, officers may issue a citation to the owner.

Leash law:

Section 10-112 states that is illegal for any dog to be off leash in the Town of Addison, except when completely enclosed by a fence or other structure of sufficient strength to prevent the dog from escaping. Dog parks are acceptable off leash areas.

Vaccinations:

State law requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets over four months of age must be vaccinated against rabies.

Feeding waterfowl:

Habitual feeding of waterfowl (ducks, swans, and geese) is prohibited by city ordinance. An offense is committed when a person receives three written warnings in a 60-day period. At that time, a citation is written and any further observed behavior is presumed to be habitual and may be punished with a citation for every further offense.