§ 90.057 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO VICIOUS DOGS BEING PERMITTED TO REMAIN WITHIN THE CITY’S TERRITORIAL LIMITS.

   Vicious dogs shall not be permitted to remain within the city’s territorial limits unless all of the following conditions are met:

   (A)   The animal is properly registered in the city;

   (B)   The animal is at all times kept or maintained in a safe manner and that it is at all times confined securely so that the keeping of such animal will not constitute a danger to human life or personal property;

   (C)   Adequate safeguards are made to prevent unauthorized access to such animal;

   (D)   The health or well-being of the animal is not in any way endangered by the manner of keeping or confinement;

   (E)   Keeping of such animal does not constitute a public nuisance and will not harm the surrounding neighborhood or disturb the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighborhood;

   (F)   Keeping of such animal will not create or cause offensive odors or constitute a danger to public health; and

   (G)   The quarters in which such animal is kept or confined is adequately lighted and ventilated and are so constructed that it may be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

(Ord. 2006-06, passed 10-9-06)