(A) No owner of a dangerous dog, vicious dog, police dog, guard dog or security dog shall fail to do any of the following, except when the dog is lawfully engaged in training as a police dog, guard dog or security dog and accompanied by the owner, harborer or keeper:
(1) While on the premises of the owner, securely confine such dog at all times in a locked enclosure which has a top or in a locked, fenced yard, except that a dangerous dog, police dog, guard dog or security dog may, in the alternative, be tied with a leash or tether so that the dog is adequately restrained and unable to reach any sidewalk or area where any invitee or licensee would normally be expected to travel; or
(2) While on the premises of the owner and lawfully engaged in training or exercise for the purpose of training as a police dog, guard dog or security dog, carry out such training otherwise than inside a secured building or, if outside, within an area fully secured as to access and egress by a chain link, solid board, or masonry fence, six feet in height above ground, topped by three strands of barbed wire strung on permanently affixed arms directed toward the interior of the fenced area.
(a) Gates within this fenced area are limited to either two pedestrian gates or one pedestrian gate and one vehicle gate, neither of which shall open onto the property of adjacent property owners. The gate shall be closed and secured during training.
(b) It shall be the owner’s responsibility to perform such maintenance as may be necessary to comply with the provisions and intent of this chapter.
(c) The facility may be inspected for defects without notice by the law enforcement agency of the city following an incident of escape from that facility, 90 days from the effective date of this chapter, to comply with the conditions set forth in this division (A)(2)(c).
(3) While off the premises of the owner, keep such dog on a chain-link leash or tether, not more than six feet in length and being of sufficient strength to restrain such dog and, additionally, do one of the following:
(a) Keep such dog in a locked enclosure which has a top or in a locked, fenced yard; or
(b) Have such dog muzzled and the leash or tether controlled by a person who is of suitable age and discretion, or securely attach, tie or affix the leash or tether to the ground or a stationary object or fixture so that the dog is adequately restrained, and station such a person in close enough proximity to that dog so as to prevent it from causing injury to any person.
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Prior Code, § 618.14) (Ord. 92-14, passed 6-9-1992)