It shall be unlawful to suffer or permit any animal as defined in this chapter to run at large in the city, and it shall be the duty of the registered owner of every such animal to keep the same safely and securely tied or confined. Any animal, as defined in this chapter, found upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, parkway or any unenclosed place, shall be deemed running at large, unless such animal is firmly held on a leash or in an enclosed vehicle. If an animal is in an unenclosed area on his owner's property, the animal is not running at large, as defined in this section.
(Ord. 890, passed 7-13-20)