(A) Dogs.
(1) (a) It is unlawful for any dog to run at large within the corporate limits of the city. If a dog does run at large, the owner or keeper of the dog shall be in violation of this chapter. Any dog which goes upon any public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place, unless so designated by the City Council as an off leash area, or upon any private property other than that of the owner of the dog, shall be deemed to be running at large unless the dog is firmly held on a leash under the complete control of a physically and mentally competent person, or is in an enclosed vehicle.
(b) In addition, any dog found to be on the property of its owner shall be deemed to be running at large, unless:
1. It is then and there accompanied by and under the charge of a physically and mentally competent person; or
2. It is securely restrained by a leash, tether, fence or other enclosure, or it is in the rear yard of its owner or keeper and is under the
direct control of a person physically capable of restraining the dog; or
3. An electronic pet containment system is then and there in place which effectively restrains the dog from leaving the property of its owner.
(2) Any dog found running at large upon a public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place or upon any private property other than that of the owner of the dog shall be impounded by the animal control officer; provided, however, any vicious dog, which has bitten a human being and cannot be safely captured, may be slain by the animal control officer or by a police officer.
(B) Cats. It is unlawful for any cat to run at large upon a public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place or upon any private property other than that of the owner of it and create a nuisance or disturbance. If a cat does run at large and create a nuisance or disturbance, the owner or keeper of the cat shall be in violation of this chapter. In addition, the cat may be impounded; provided, however, any vicious cat, which has bitten a human being and cannot be safely captured, may be slain by the animal control officer or by a police officer.
(C) Livestock and poultry. No person shall permit any cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats or poultry to run at large within the corporate limits of the city. No person shall picket or tie any animal in any of the streets of the city for the purpose of grazing or feeding. Any animal running at large or improperly tied shall be impounded by the animal control officer; provided, however, any vicious animal which has bitten a human being and cannot be safely captured may be slain by the animal control officer or a police officer.
(1990 Code, § 4-19) (Ord. 84-935, passed 2-20-1984; Ord. 86-1077, passed 3-3-1986; Ord. 88-1237, passed 9-19-1988; Ord. 13-3429, passed 12-16-2013) Penalty, see § 90.999