The owner of a dangerous dog or other dangerous animal shall keep the animal within a secure enclosure, as defined in section 4-121, of this article, on his property, or on the property of another with written permission. When the animal is not in a secure enclosure but on the owners property it shall be securely under restraint by a competent person who by means of a leash, chain or rope has the animal firmly under control at all times. When the animal is off of the property of the owner, it shall be securely muzzled and under restraint by a competent person who by means of a leash, chain or rope has the animal firmly under control at all times. The owner shall notify animal services immediately of an escape by the animal. All dangerous dogs must be microchipped for identification by a licensed Veterinarian within 20 days at the owner's expense and animal services provided with the identification number. All owners of dangerous dogs must purchase a sign from animal services that states "DANGEROUS DOG" and post same on the enclosure where said dog is confined.
(Ord. No. 2007-1001, Art. VIII, (4), 10-26-2007; Ord. No. 2007-1003, 10-26-2007)