(A) Size and location. Whether now existing or hereafter constructed, shall not exceed 300 square feet in area and shall be placed only in the rear yard and no closer than 20 feet to any property line. A person in charge or control of any dog which is kept outdoors or in an unheated enclosure shall provide the dog with shelter and bedding as prescribed in M.S. § 343.40 as a minimum. Shade from the direct rays of the sun, during the months of May to October shall be provided. Dog house specifications are defined by M.S. § 343.40, Subd.2.
(B) Electronic pet containment systems. No electronic pet containment system shall be installed which allows any animal confined by the system to occupy any area within ten feet of a public sidewalk or within ten feet of the traveled portion of a public street if there is no public sidewalk. Electronic pet containment systems installed within any public right-of-way or public easement shall be owned and maintained by the owner of the system. The City Administrator may direct the removal or relocation of an electronic pet containment system from any public right-of-way or public easement at the sole cost and expense of the owner of the electronic pet containment system if the City Administrator determines the system interferes with the public’s use of the right-of-way or easement. The cost of any repair to electronic pet containment systems which are damaged due to the public’s use of a public right-of-way or public easement shall be borne solely by the owner of the system.
(C) Picketing. No dog shall be picketed in such a manner as to create a nuisance by reason of odor or unreasonably disturbing the peace and quiet as defined in ordinance 93.22 or which allows it to occupy any area within 20 feet of a property line.
(D) Pens and yards. All structures, pens, coops, or yards wherein animals are kept or permitted to be shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, devoid of all rodents and vermin, and free from objectionable odors. Such structures shall be maintained in good condition and shall be sufficient in strength and size to allow the particular animal being kept to move about, but also able to prevent the escape of the animal.
(Ord. passed 8-11-2014)