A. No owner and/or responsible person in charge of an animal shall permit such animal to stray or run at large upon any public street, sidewalk, school ground, public park, playground, place of public assembly or any other public place, or any unenclosed private lot or other unenclosed private place, or upon any enclosed private place or property without the consent of the owner or person in control thereof. Parkways comprising the area between the street and sidewalk are included as private property for purposes of this Chapter.
B. Any person who finds any animal which has strayed or is running at large upon his own property or any other place contrary to the provisions of this Chapter, may take possession of and hold same, provided, however, that he shall notify the Animal Control Department that he has such animal in his possession within twenty-four (24) hours after securing possession thereof, and give such Animal Control Officer full information in regard to the animal, including a complete description of such animal and license number, if any, and surrender the same to the Animal Control Officer or Department upon demand.
C. No person in the City may lawfully bring his dog out of his premises or property unless:
1. Said dog is restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length, and the person is competent to restrain such dog; or
2. Said dog is properly restrained and enclosed in a car, cage or similar enclosure; or
3. Said dog is used for law enforcement purposes or for herding and control of livestock when under immediate command control.
D. Any dog found running at large, running loose or unrestrained may be impounded by the Animal Control Officer for a period of seventy-two (72) hours. Any unclaimed dogs shall then be disposed of in accordance with Section 7.04.030(H).
E. In addition to any penalty imposed as a result of any violation of this Section, there shall be an apprehension fee for all impounded dogs, as set forth in the City's Fee Schedule, which apprehension fee shall be collected prior to release of the impounded dog. Said apprehension fee shall include a penalty amount for second and subsequent apprehensions within any twelve (12) month period.
F. Every person who keeps an animal confined in an enclosed area shall provide it with an adequate exercise area. If the animal is restricted by a leash, rope, or chain, the leash, rope, or chain shall be affixed in such a manner that it will prevent the animal from becoming entangled or injured and permit the animal's access to adequate shelter, feed, space and water. Violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to an animal which is in transit, in a vehicle, or in the immediate control of a person.
[Ord. No. 500, 9/8/10; Ord. No. 521, 10/23/13.]