(A) Lawful restraint or tethering of an animal is as follows:
(1) An animal restrained to a running line, pulley, or trolley system that is not restrained to the running line, pulley, or trolley system by means of a pinch-type, prong-type, or choke-type or improperly fitted collar. Livestock are exempt from this provision;
(2) An animal restrained in compliance with the requirements of a camping or recreational area as defined by a federal, state, or local authority or jurisdiction;
(3) An animal restrained for no longer than is necessary for the owner to complete a temporary task that requires the animal to be restrained;
(4) An animal restrained while the owner is engaged in, or actively training for, an activity that is conducted pursuant to a valid license issued by this state if the activity for which the license is issued is associated with the use or presence of an animal;
(5) An animal restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or livestock; or
(6) An animal restrained while the owner is engaged in conduct directly related to the business of cultivating agricultural products, if the restraint is reasonably necessary for the safety of the animal.
(7) Restraint of an animal occurs while the animal is within the owner's direct physical control.
(B) This section does not prohibit a person from walking a dog with a handheld leash.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to tie or tether a dog to a stationary object. Dogs must be tethered on a trolley or cable run system to prevent unhealthy or potentially dangerous situations as determined by the animal control authority.
(D) A person commits an offense if he tethers, chains, or otherwise secures an animal by or under any of the following methods or circumstances:
(1) In such a manner that the animal is capable of moving within 15 feet of any public right-of-way, park, or other public land, including sidewalks, or within five feet of any privately or commercially owned property when such tether is stretched to its full length;
(2) In such a manner as to cause the animal injury or pain or to not permit the animal access to shelter, food, shade, and/or water or otherwise create an inhumane situation;
(3) In such a manner whereby the animal is subject to harassment, stings or bites from outdoor insects, or attacks by other animals;
(4) To tether or restrain the animal in an area that is not properly fenced so as to prevent any person or child from entering the area occupied by said animal;
(5) To tether any animal with a tether that is not equipped with swivel ends;
(6) In such a manner that prevents the animal from becoming entangled with any obstruction;
(7) To fail to remove waste from the tethered area on a daily basis;
(8) To restrain an animal without using a properly fitted collar or harness which prevents the animal from becoming entangled with any obstruction, from partially or completely jumping any fence, or from leaving the owner's property;
(9) To tether with a choke, pinch, or prong type collar of any sort;
(10) To use a restraint that weighs more than one tenth of the animal's body weight;
(11) In such a manner that is not in accordance with division (A) of this section.
(E) Animals directly involved in law enforcement activities or training are exempt from these provisions.
(Ord. 07-2021-32, passed 7-13-21)