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one-Quarter inch or larger steel pipe buried in the ground 18 inches or more. When a concrete floor is not provided, the sidewalls shall be buried a minimum of 18 inches in the ground; 3. A cover over the entire pen or kennel shall be provided. The cover shall be constructed of the same gauge wire or heavier as the sidewalls and shall have no openings in the wire greater than two inches., and 4. An entrance /exit gate shall be provided and be constructed of the same material as the sidewalls and shall also have no openings in the wire greater than two inches. The gate shall be equipped with a device capable of being locked and shall be locked at all times when the animal is in the pen or kennel. PUBLIC NUISANCE ANIMAL. An animal that: (a) Is maintained in a manner that violates § 503.11; (b) By virtue of number or types of animals maintained, is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare; or (c) Has been the subject of a violation of this chapter more than two times in a 24 -month period. UNPROVOKED. Unprovoked shall mean the condition in which the animal is not purposely excited, stimulated, agitated or disturbed. It shall be a rebuttable presumption that any attack on a child 14 years of age or younger shall be considered to be unprovoked unless the child is engaged in an act that could reasonably be anticipated to cause an animal to attack or bite. VETERINARY HOSPITAL. A place for the treatment, hospitalization, surgery, care and boarding of animals and birds, under the direction of one or more licensed veterinarians. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) § 503.02 ENFORCEMENT. The provisions of this chapter will be enforced by the Chief of Police, law enforcement personnel, law enforcement designees and the assistance of other personnel when appropriate. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) § 503.03 RIGHT OF ENTRY.