City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2026-00001763

Date Issued:
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 11:41 AM

Status:
Pending

Total Citation Amount:
$281.04

Name of Person Cited:
GOMEZ ANA KARINA & SALGADO RAFAEL

Property in Violation:
1120 LEWIS AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B03 098

Property Owner:
GOMEZ ANA KARINA & SALGADO RAFAEL
4940 SMALLHOUSE RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 421047581

Code Compliance Officer:
Katherine Collier

Inspection Date:
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 7:30 AM

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.b Trespassing

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term “animal nuisances” shall include, but is not limited to: Any animal that goes upon any property or premises not owned or occupied by the person who keeps, harbors or owns the animal without permission. An animal residing at this location was found to be trespassing on property of others. Ensure all animals are properly restrained or confined to their property.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.a Vicious or Dangerous Animals

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined. “Vicious or dangerous animal” shall mean any animal that attacks, bites or physically injures human beings, domestic animals or livestock without adequate provocation. Any animal that without provocation has attacked a human being or other animal shall be presumed vicious or dangerous for purposes of this Chapter. The dogs living at this address are known to be vicious and attack other animals. This has generated multiple complaints to our office.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.08.g Running At Large

Code Description:
No person shall own, keep or harbor any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of persons or other animals, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owner’s, to enjoyment of life or property. The term “animal nuisances” shall include, but is not limited to: When off private property, any animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, with the exception of the enclosed area at the H.P. Thomas Bark Park An animal residing at this location was observed running loose off the property. Please ensure all animals are properly restrained or confined to their property.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.b Vicious or Dangerous Animals Enclosures

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined hereinabove, except as follows: Such person shall keep such animal securely confined indoors or in an enclosure securely fenced so that the animal cannot escape therefrom, and is secured from entry by children or unintended persons. Any outdoor pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of five (5’) feet by ten (10’) feet and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no concrete, cement or asphalt bottom, the sides must be imbedded into the ground no less than two (2’) feet. The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the animal. A vicious or dangerous animal shall be transported to or from the indoors or to a securely enclosed outdoor pen or shelter only if such animal is muzzled and restrained by a suitable chain, leash or other means of appropriate restraint, which chain or leash is not more than six (6’) feet in length and a responsible adult capable of controlling the animal is in physical control of the chain or leash. Please ensure any and all enclosures housing the dogs on this property meet the standards described below.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.09.a Confinement (puppies and dogs)

Code Description:
Any owner, keeper or harborer of any animal shall confine such animal as defined. Puppies and dogs: confinement shall mean on the premises of the owner and confined in a secure enclosure or accompanied by the owner on the owner's property and under his/her direct control. If off the premises of the owner, the animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, or accompanied by a responsible person into an approved off-leash area, and in conformance with all regulations and/or requirements imposed as a condition of utilizing such off-leash area. An animal residing at this location is not properly confined to the property as required. Please ensure all animals are properly confined as described below.