Animals may be tethered to a stationary object only if the conditions below are met.
(A) A tether shall be equipped with a swivel on both ends.
(B) A tether shall be a minimum of ten feet in length and shall be made of either metal chain or coated steel cable.
(C) Tethers shall be attached to a buckle-type collar or harness and under no circumstances shall the tether itself be placed directly around the animal’s neck. Tethers shall not be used in conjunction with training collars such as choke or pinch-style collars.
(D) The weight of the tether shall not exceed 10% of the total body weight of the animal but shall be of sufficient strength to prevent breakage.
(E) The tether by design and placement shall allow the animal a reasonable and unobstructed range of motion without the possibility of entanglement, strangulation, or other injury. The tether shall allow the animal access to adequate food, water, and shelter.
(F) An animal must be four months of age or older to be tethered.
(G) Only one animal shall be attached to a single tether.
(Ord. passed 9-9-2013) Penalty, see § 90.99