Where an animal is designated vicious the following requirements shall apply:
(a) All vicious animals shall be properly licensed and vaccinated as required by Chapter 10.01. In addition, the licensing authority shall include a designation of vicious in the registration records of such animal. The owner shall pay an annual vicious animal registration fee, in addition to the regular license fee as set by resolution of the City Council; and
(b) The owner shall, at his or her own expense, keep posted in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the premises on which such dog or cat is kept, a sign having letters at least two inches in width and two inches in height reading “Beware of Vicious Dog” or “Beware of Vicious Cat,” as may be appropriate. In addition, a conspicuously colored tag, provided by the Animal Control Officer shall be securely affixed to the animal at all times.
(32-12/92 § 10.12.100) (Ord. 166, passed 4-6-2016; Am. Ord. 181, passed 5-1-2019)