A. Leash Required:
1. Dogs: No dog, whether muzzled or not muzzled, inoculated or not inoculated against rabies, shall be allowed upon the streets of the City or in public places, such as parks, hotels, restaurants, railroad depots, theaters, public conveyances, and the like, or upon property other than that of its owner, unless upon a suitable dependable leash, not longer than eight feet (8') in length. (Ord. M-40-18, 12-3-2018)
2. Cats: It shall be unlawful for any cat to run at large, unless neutered, inoculated for rabies, and microchipped per the Illinois State approved trap-neuter-release program. (Ord. M-14-09, 4-6-2009; amd. Ord. M-40-18, 12-3-2018)
3. Tethering: Tethering is not an acceptable form of a leash. Tethering shall not be used to restrain an animal for extended periods of time. Under no circumstances shall an animal be tethered on residential property without an owner or occupant present.
B. Food Establishments: No cat or dog whether on a leash or not shall be permitted within any store where foodstuffs are sold with the exception of guide dogs properly harnessed.
C. Nuisance Dogs Or Cats: Any animal declared a nuisance by virtue of its noise, viciousness, defection or killing of wildlife must be confined to the owner's property or it can be impounded.
D. City Parks And School Grounds: No person shall, within or upon the City parks and public school grounds within the City:
1. Cause or permit any animal to run at large; and
2. Bring, drive, lead, carry or permit any dog, either leashed or unleashed, muzzled or unmuzzled, or any cat within or upon any public school properties within the City. (Ord. M-14-09, 4-6-2009)