A. It is unlawful for a person to allow or permit any dog or livestock to run at large in or on any alley, street, sidewalk, vacant lot, public property, other unenclosed place in the City, or private property without the permission of the property owner.
B. A dog or livestock permitted to run at large in violation of this section is declared to be a nuisance and a menace to the public health and safety. Such animal may be seized and impounded pursuant to the procedures set forth in sections 5-3-9 and 5-3-10 of this chapter.
1. First time that an animal other than livestock is picked up running at large, owner is given a warning citation.
2. Second time that an animal other than livestock is picked up running at large, owner is given a second warning citation.
3. Third time that an animal other than livestock, or the first time that livestock is picked up running at large, the animal will be seized by an animal control officer and the disposition of the animal will be in accordance with section 5-3-9 of this chapter.
C. A working dog performing such acts as herding or search and rescue that is under the control and supervision of the owner or handler shall not be considered as unleashed while performing its duties. A hunting, obedience, tracking or show dog that is under the control and supervision of the owner or handler shall not be considered as unleashed while performing in those capacities.
D. It is unlawful for an owner, manager, agent, or governing board of any multiple- dwelling unit, including mobile home parks and gated communities, to permit any animal to run at large upon the common areas of the multiple-dwelling unit. (Ord. 2017-10, 12-12-2017)