(A) The owner of a dog shall keep the dog under restraint or effective control at all times.
(B) The owner of an animal shall prevent the animal, except a cat, from leaving the owner’s property unattended or unrestrained.
(C) The owner of a dog shall not tie, chain, cable, or in any way tether a dog outside for more than 12 hours a day.
(D) A tether to confine a dog shall be a minimum of four and one-half times the length of the dog (nose to tail base) and under no circumstances less than ten feet long.
(E) The tether shall have swivels at both ends to prevent kinking and knotting. The area covered shall be maintained so that the tether cannot become entangled and positioned so that the dog cannot wrap the tether around posts, trees, debris, or hang by jumping a fence or guardrail.
(F) The owner of animal(s) that are fenced shall erect fencing normally considered suitable for the species and type of animal to be contained. Fencing shall be appropriate so as to keep the intended animals restrained within its boundaries. Fencing shall be monitored, well maintained, and kept in good repair. In the case of a dog, if the owner utilizes an “invisible fence” to restrain a dog it may only be used if it consistently and effectively restrains the dog and is appropriate to be used for the dog in question. No aggressive dog may be restrained behind an “invisible fence”.
(G) All areas where animals are confined shall be maintained so as to provide a safe and healthy environment for the animals within the confinement.
(2004 Code, § 81-5) (Ord. 26, passed 1-21-1980; Ord. 26C, passed 7-29-1986; Ord. 02-23, passed 11-26-2002; Ord. 06-15, passed 11-28-2006)