(a) Leash and Muzzle. No person shall permit a registered pit bull or wolf hybrid to go outside its kennel or pen unless such dog is securely leashed with a leash no longer than six feet in length. No person shall permit a Pit Bull Dog or wolf hybrid to be kept on a chain, rope or other type leash outside its kennel or pen unless a person is in physical control of the leash. Such dogs may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts, buildings, etc. In addition, all Pit Bulls or wolf hybrids on a leash outside the animal’s kennel must be muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent such dogs from biting persons or other animals.
(b) Confinement. All registered Pit Bull Dogs or wolf hybrids shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed and muzzled as provided above. Such pen, kennel or structure must have secured sides and a secure top attached to the sides. All structures used to confine registered Pit Bull Dogs or wolf hybrids must be locked with a key or combination lock when such animal is within the structure. Such structure must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen or the sides of the pen must be embedded in the ground no less than two feet. All structures erected to house Pit Bull Dogs or wolf hybrids must comply with all zoning and building regulations of the Village. All such structures must be adequately lighted and ventilated and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(c) Confinement Indoors. No Pit Bull Dog or wolf hybrid may be kept on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit the building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacle preventing the dog from exiting the structure.
(d) Signs. All owners, keepers or harborers of registered Pit Bull Dogs or wolf hybrids must within ten days of the effective date of this section display in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public using the words “Beware of Dog.” In addition, a similar sign is required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such animal.
(e) Penalty. If the Municipal Court shall find, as a result of the hearing upon a complaint, that any dog is vicious or dangerous, as provided under this section, it may order such dog to be destroyed. (Ord. 2006-06. Passed 8-15-06.)