(a) Dogs. It shall be unlawful for an owner or person in control of a dog to permit such dog, except on a leash, cord, chain, or other similar restraint, to use or be upon any public street, sidewalk, parkway, public area or unenclosed premises within the City. No leash, cord, chain, or other similar restraint shall be longer than eight feet in length.
(b) Redemption. Any dog running at large may be impounded in an animal control facility by the animal control officer or peace officer. The owner or person in control of such dog may obtain the release of his or her dog upon payment of the fees set forth in this Code.
(c) Cats. It shall be unlawful for any cat to run at large unless it has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and inoculated for rabies. The animal control officer or peace officer may impound any cat that is running at large in order to determine whether it has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and inoculated for rabies.
(d) Any violation of this section may lead to a fine pursuant to the general penalty provisions of this Code, in addition to a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine payable to the Pet Population Control Fund in accordance with State law.
(Ord. 1016. Passed 9-12-22.)