(A) The owner of a vicious animal must be at least 18 years of age or older.
(B) The owner of a vicious animal must provide proof to the Animal Control Officer that the owner has procured liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000 covering any damage or injury that may be caused by the vicious animal during the 12-month period for which the license is sought. Liability insurance must be maintained so long as the owner keeps the vicious animal within city limits.
(C) The owner or keeper must, at his or her own expense, and within two working days of receipt of notice of determination that the dog is vicious, provide the Animal Control Officer with two current color photographs of the animal that show the animal in a standing position.
(D) All animals determined to be vicious must be confined inside the owner's residence or in an enclosure. It is unlawful for any owner or keeper to maintain a vicious animal upon any property that does not have an enclosure.
(E) It is unlawful for any vicious animals to be on public property without written permission from the Animal Control Officer with the exception of transporting the animal to seek out veterinary treatment due to a medical emergency.
(F) In any case where a vicious animal is lawfully outside the enclosure, except in cases where it is inside the dwelling of the owner or keeper, the animal must be securely muzzled and/or restrained, with a lead sufficient to restrain the animal no more than four feet in length, and the animal must be under the direct control and supervision of its owner or keeper.
(Ord. 914-C.S., passed 4-20-21)