A. It is unlawful for any owner, possessor or person who keeps any animal to permit the same to run at large upon the private premises of others or upon the streets, alleys, sidewalks, highways, vacant lots, school grounds or other public places within the city.
B. An animal is deemed to be running at large when off or away from the premises of the owner, possessor or keeper thereof, and not under the immediate control of such owner, possessor or keeper, or his agent or servant or a member of his immediate family, by leash, cord, chain or by verbal control of a person within ten feet (10') of such animal; provided, however, that any animal on the premises of a city park or school grounds must be controlled by a leash not exceeding ten feet (10') in length held in the hand of the person controlling the animal. Procuring a license and tag shall not authorize the running at large of a dog. This provision shall not apply to dogs working with livestock or to dogs engaged with their owner or handler, in hunting or performing in field trials.
C. Violation of the provisions of this section is declared to be a nuisance and a menace to the public health and safety, and any animal which violates the provisions of this section shall be taken up and impounded as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 932 § 1, 2006; Ord. 911 § 1, 2005; Ord. 516 § 2, 1988)