Section
Dogs
93.01 Definitions
93.02 Licensing
93.03 License application
93.04 License fee
93.05 Term of license
93.06 Dogs not requiring license
93.07 Tag and collar
93.08 Running at large prohibited
93.09 Confinement of certain dogs
93.10 Animal Control Officer
93.11 Kennels
Chickens
93.15 Keeping of chickens
DOGS
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. A dog shall be termed at large when it is not under restraint, as defined herein.
DOG. A domestic canine.
HARBORER. The harborer of a dog shall be any person who has custody of any dog or permits a dog to be kept or to stay on or about his or her premises.
OWNER. Any person, groups of persons, or legal entity owning, keeping or harboring a dog or dogs.
POLICE. The police officers of the city, or any person, firm, or agency hired or engaged by the city to assist the police in the performance of their duties.
RESTRAINT. A dog is under restraint if it is controlled by a leash not exceeding 8 feet in length; or if it is under the voice of signal command of a competent person, providing that the dog will immediately respond to and obey the voice or signal commands of the person; or if it is within the boundaries of the owner’s or harborer’s premises.
(Prior Code, § 406.01) (Am. Ord. 2021-09-07C, passed 9-7-2021)
No person shall own, keep or harbor a dog unless the dog is licensed as provided herein.
(Prior Code, § 406.02) Penalty, see § 10.99
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