A. A dog or animal determined to be potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious pursuant to this Chapter shall at all times while not securely confined indoors:
1. Be confined in an area which is securely fenced and locked so as to prevent trespass by children and from which the dog or animal cannot escape.
2. When off the property of its owner or keeper, humanely muzzled (if appropriate) and leashed with a substantial leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length and under the control of a responsible adult.
3. Humanely confined in a vehicle so that it can neither escape nor inflict injury on passers by.
4. Be confined in an outdoor fenced enclosure on the property where the dog or animal is kept or maintained so it cannot bite, attack or cause injury to any person or domestic animal. The enclosure must be anchored solidly to the ground and must be of sufficient structural strength and height to ensure the strict confinement of the dog or animal and to prevent unauthorized access. If necessary to accomplish the intent of containment, a cover over the enclosure and a cement or solid bottom shall be installed. In addition, any and all gates must be kept locked by a substantial lock.
5. A vicious dog or animal may be off the property of the owner or keeper for the purpose of obtaining veterinary care, sold or given away, complying with the provisions of this Chapter.
6. When off the property of its owner or keeper or in the care of a veterinarian, the dog or animal shall be securely and humanely muzzled (if appropriate) and restrained with a harness, collar, choke chain and nylon or leather leash sufficient to restrain the dog or animal not exceeding four (4) feet in length and shall be under the direct charge and control of its owner or adult keeper.
B. When circumstances warrant, the officer in charge of the Animal Control Department may modify conditions of restraint to accommodate the special needs of dogs or animals.
[Ord. No. 521, 10/23/13.]