§ 10-86. Regulation of dangerous dogs; security and restraint requirements.

No person shall own a dangerous dog except in compliance with all provisions of this article, including the following regulations:

(1)

While on the real property of its owner, such dog shall be kept, secured and restrained as follows:

a.

In a building with doors, windows and other exits securely fastened shut and under the supervision and control of a responsible, capable adult person;

b.

Securely kept in a locked enclosure which has secure sides, top and bottom and is constructed out of materials and in a manner which will preclude escape by the dog and prevent entry by small children; or

c.

While outside a building or enclosure described above, securely leashed with a leash no longer than four feet in length in the hands of and under the control of a responsible competent person capable of such control and muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent such dog from biting persons or other animals.

(2)

Such dog shall only be removed from the real property of its owner as follows:

a.

For transportation to and from a veterinarian or the department's shelter;

b.

For its permanent removal from the territorial jurisdiction of this chapter; or

c.

To provide bona fide exercise necessary for its continued good health.

(3)

While off its owner's real property, such dog shall be securely leashed with a leash no longer than four feet in length in the hands of and under the control of a responsible competent person capable of such control and muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent such dog from biting persons or other animals.

(4)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no person shall own a dangerous dog that has killed a person, except in the care and custody of a veterinarian for the purposes of treatment or quarantine; or in the custody of the department's shelter pending disposition in accordance with the provisions of this article, the department's policies, or the order of any court.

(5)

Signage. The owner of a dangerous dog shall erect a sign with dimensions of at least two feet by two feet on the enclosure housing such dog which shall read:

"BEWARE OF DOG THIS DOG IS DANGEROUS STAY AWAY!"

(Ord. of 3-11-2015, § 10-36)