(A) Tethering. It shall be unlawful for any person to tether, fasten, chain, tie, restrain or cause a dog to be fastened, chained, tied, or restrained to houses, trees, fences, garages or other stationary or highly immobile objects by means of a rope, chain, strap or other physical restraint for a period no longer than necessary for the owner or person in control to complete a temporary task.
(B) Confinement shall be accomplished by means of a fence or similar enclosure of sufficient strength and height to prevent the dog from escaping. Based on the size of the animal, each enclosure shall be of sufficient size to permit freedom of movement to the dog confined.
(C) Dogs may be attached to a running line, pulley, or trolley system, of at least 15 feet in length. The dog may not be attached to these systems with either a choke or pinch collar.
(D) All enclosures or areas consisting of a running line, pulley, or trolley system shall include a shelter to protect the dog from cold, heat, and rain, with sufficient food and water.
(E) Each enclosure or areas consisting of a running line, pulley, or trolley system must be kept clean and free of decaying food, stagnant water and fecal matter.
(F) This section shall not affect the use of appropriate underground electronic means of confinement.
(G) The number of dogs allowed in a residential zoned neighborhood shall be limited to no more than five dogs at any one time per house. The only exception to this rule is for female dogs that have a litter of puppies. The puppies may remain with the mother for up to four months.
(H) The penalty for violation of this section is as provided in § 90.99.
(Ord. 2009-03, passed 4-13-09; Am. Ord. 2014-14, passed 11-10-14)