(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor any of the following enumerated animals at any premises or on any property within the corporate limits of the City: cattle, sheep, horses, mules, goats, pigs, hogs, poultry, ducks, geese or other waterfowl, wolves, wolf dogs, timber shepherds or wolf-mixed breeds. (Ord. 8070-16. Passed 4-11-16.)
(b) No person being the owner or having charge of cattle, horses, swine, sheep, geese, ducks, goats, turkeys, chickens or other fowl or animals shall permit them to run at large upon any public place, or upon any unenclosed lands or upon the premises of another.
(c) No owner, keeper or harborer of any female dog shall permit it to go beyond the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer at any time the dog is in heat, unless the dog is properly in leash.
(d) No owner, keeper or harborer of any dog shall fail at any time to keep it either physically confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision or secure enclosure to prevent escape, or under reasonable control of some person.
(e) The running at large of any such animal in or upon any of the places mentioned in this section is prima-facie evidence that it is running at large in violation of this section.
(f) Dogs in Public Places. No dog shall be permitted at any time upon a public highway, public park, public building or other public place within the City, except when held securely by a leash or suitable material and a length not to exceed six feet. The dog must be accompanied by a person of suitable size, weight, and discretion to handle the dog in a responsible and safe fashion at all times.
(g) Animals on Private Property. No owner of a dog or cat shall permit such dog or cat: to run at large within the City upon property other than that of such owner, to damage property other than that of such owner, or to injure or annoy a person.
(h) Dogs, cats, or any other animals that are permitted to be kept within the City shall, at all times, be provided by the owners, keepers and harborers thereof with sufficient protection from the elements, including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, ice or excessive direct sunlight.
(1) If the animal is housed outdoors, a structure for shelter and protection shall be provided by the owner, keeper, or harborers thereof. Proper bedding of straw or similar material, that remains dry, shall be utilized, and the structure shall be equipped with a flap or door or similar device. Food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow the normal maintenance of the animal's body shall be provided. Water shall be open or adequate access to potable water of a drinkable temperature in sufficient quantity to satisfy the animal's needs shall be provided. The structure shall be moisture-resistant and wind resistant and of suitable size to accommodate the animal and allow retention of body heat. It shall be made of a durable material with a solid, moisture-proof floor and a floor raised at least two inches from the ground. All structures required but this Section shall be subject to all building and zoning regulations. No such structure shall be in or on the front setback area of a property.
(2) In addition, if the animal is housed outdoors, a pen with sides and a top suitable to enclose the animal and the structure, and suitable to keep all other animals outside the pen, shall be provided by the owner, keeper, or harborer of the animal. Such a pen shall, at all times, have a working, lockable gate. All pens required by this Section shall be subject to all building and zoning regulations. No such pen shall be in or on the front setback area of a property.
(j) Whoever violates subsection (c) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. The Director of Public Safety, or his designee, or other law enforcement officer shall, and does, have discretion to warn the owner, keeper, or harborer and to provide an opportunity for the violation to be remedied within twenty-four hours. Whoever violates any other Division of this Section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on the first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on each subsequent offense.
(Ord. 8060-16. Passed 3-14-16.)