The keeper of a Pit Bull dog shall be subject to the following mandatory requirements:
(A) When a Pit Bull dog is not being confined in a pen or kennel or indoors, the dog shall be:
(1) Muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent the dog from biting persons or other animals;
(2) Securely leashed with a leash no longer than four feet in length and with the keeper in physical control of the leash at all times. The leash shall be capable of restraining four times the weight of the dog with the restraining device attached to an escape proof commercial quality walking harness which fastens securely across the shoulders and midchest encompassing the rib area and upper abdomen of the dog. No neck collar of any type or material shall be used in place of a walking harness. The dogs may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts, buildings and the like; and
(3) If the dog bites a person or other animal, it shall be a prima facie case that the animal was not securely muzzled and leashed.
(B) When a Pit Bull dog is being confined in a pen or kennel, the pen or kennel:
(1) Shall be securely locked with a key or combination lock with the key under the secured control of the keeper of the dog. If the dog is out of the kennel and no lock is found on the kennel, it shall be a prima facie case that the pen or kennel was not securely locked or the key was not under the secured control of the keeper; and
(2) Shall have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides and a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen, or if the floor is not attached to the sides, the sides of the pen shall be securely embedded in the ground no less than two feet. All pens and kennels erected to house Pit Bull dogs shall comply with all zoning and building regulations of the county and shall be adequately lighted and ventilated and kept in a clean and sanitary condition. If the dog is out of the pen or kennel and the pen or kennel is found to be securely locked, it shall be a prima facie case that the pen or kennel was not secure.
(C) (1) When a Pit Bull dog is confined indoors:
(a) The dog shall not be confined on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit the building on its own volition; and
(b) The dog shall not be confined in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacle preventing the dog from exiting the structure.
(2) If a dog is out of the house or structure, it shall be a prima facie case that the dog was not restricted from those areas where the dog could exit the building.
(D) A keeper of a Pit Bull dog shall within ten days of the effective date of this chapter display a sign easily readable by the public using the words "Beware of Dog" in a prominent place on both the premises and, if a kennel or pen is used to confine the animal, on the pen or kennel.
(E) A keeper of a Pit Bull dog shall within ten days of the effective date of this chapter provide proof to the County Clerk of public liability insurance in a single incident amount of $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of any person or persons or for damage to property, including an animal, owned by any persons which may result from the Pit Bull dog. At the time of subsequent licensing of the Pit Bull dog, the keeper shall show proof of insurance for the present registration period and proof that there was insurance coverage throughout the period of the prior registration year. If the liability insurance is canceled, lapsed, or for any other reason becomes non-enforceable, the keeper shall be in violation of the provisions of this chapter and subject to the penalties provided herein.
(F) A keeper of a Pit Bull dog shall within ten days of the effective date of this chapter provide the County Clerk of public Identification photographs which shall be two color photographs of the registered that are large and clear showing the color and approximate size of the animal.
(G) A keeper of a Pit Bull shall within ten days of the occurrence, report the following information in writing to the City Clerk:
(1) The removal from the county or death of the Pit Bull dog;
(2) The birth of offspring to the Pit Bull dog (male or female); and
(3) The new address and phone number of the keeper of the Pit Bull dog should the keeper move within the corporate county limits or the Pit Bull dog be sold or otherwise transferred to another keeper within the county.
(Ord. 1280C, passed 10-10-2006) Penalty, see § 90.99