CHAPTER 93: ANIMALS
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
§ 93.01 DEFINITIONS.
   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)
§ 93.02 LICENSING.
   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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