Animal Policy

Chesterfield animal owners are reminded that, under Chapter 55 of the North Liberty City Code, animals are not permitted to run at large and owners are responsible for removing their pet droppings. Code violations are subject to impoundment by North Liberty Animal Control and a fine by the Chesterfield Commons HOA.

 

Residents who observe such violations may file charges against the animals owner. Residents who call in a complaint should be prepared to identify or describe the animal and owner, and to indicate the time of the violation if it is a routine occurrence. It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, possesses or harbors any animal or bird to permit that animal or bird to create a frequent or continued noise disturbance across the real property boundary or within a nearby dwelling unit.

 

If you find a stray pet during City Hall’s business hours call (319) 626-5726 to make arrangements. After hours, call Joint Communications Center at (319) 356-6800 and an officer will be dispatched. Stray pets are held in North Liberty before being taken to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.

 

Running at large means an animal roaming, running, or hunting off the property of its owner or custodian and not under immediate control secured by a leash or lead. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal, whether licensed or unlicensed, to run at large in the city, and any person who, after being notified by any unit owner that his/her animal is running at large, permits his animal to run at large thereafter, shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this Code. The owner of the animal shall be responsible for the removal of the animals excretion from the common areas of the complex property.

 

All animals shall be kept secured by a leash or lead, and under the control of the owner or other responsible person, or within the real property limits of its owner. When your pet becomes a nuisance to your neighbors, they may file a violation complaint against you with the Association Board, which, when corroborated with other neighbors, could mean a fine for you.