(A) No dogs shall be permitted to run at large within the limits of the city. This restriction does not prohibit the appearance of any dog upon streets or public property when the dog is on a leash and is kept under control of the person in charge with its care.
(B) The first violation of this section within a 12-month period by the owner of the dog shall be handled administratively with notice of the violation provided by the Police Department, including the administrative penalty to be paid and the time in which to pay.
(1) Failure to pay the administrative penalty will result in criminal charges being filed.
(2) Any subsequent violation within a 12-month period shall also be criminally charged as a misdemeanor.