(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep a dog or cat or other animal which runs at large in the city. Knowledge or acquiescence by the owner or keeper is not an element of the offense. An animal shall not be deemed to be running at large if:
(1) The animal is firmly attached to a leash or chain under the physical control of its owner or keeper;
(2) The animal is within a structure or within a fence enclosure with the permission of the owner or keeper of the structure or fence enclosure; or
(3) The animal has an operating electronic collar and is under the charge, care or control, of its owner or keeper who is operating an electronic pet containment system or electronic training system for the animal. Notwithstanding this division (A)(3), all animals on public property must be firmly attached to a leash or chain and under the control of its owner or keeper.
(B) Any animal on property without the permission of the property owner shall be deemed to be an animal at large and the owner of such animal shall be in violation of this section.
(C) The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons who have a physical disability or visual impairment, who are using service dogs, and can provide adequate documentation, upon demand of an animal control officer or law enforcement officer, that the service dog is an animal trained by an accredited institution which trains dogs for service work for the physically disabled or visually impaired.
(Ord. O-10-20, passed 6-14-10; Am. Ord. O-11-05, passed 1-10-11)