§ 90.25 ILLEGAL ACTION.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful for an owner or owners of a dog or any member of the canine family to permit or allow such dog or any member of the canine family to run at large in the city limits.

   (B)   It shall be unlawful for the owner or owners of a dog or any member of the canine family not to keep said animal or animals within an enclosed area or tied with a suitable leash to prevent such animal or animals from running at large.

(Ord. 10-01, passed 10-1-2001) Penalty, see § 90.99

§ 90.26 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   RUNNING AT LARGE. Not completely confined upon the property or premises of the owner or owners of the dog or any member of the canine family.

(Ord. 10-01, passed 10-1-2001)

§ 90.27 OWNERSHIP.

   Proof by the city of the ownership of a dog or any member of the canine family running at large shall constitute a prima facie case of violation of this subchapter.

(Ord. 10-01, passed 10-1-2001)

§ 90.28 IMPOUNDMENT.

   Any dog or any member of the canine family found within the city limits may be impounded by order of the City Council at the sole costs and expense of the owner or owners of such animal or animals or such animal may be destroyed.

(Ord. 10-01, passed 10-1-2001)

§ 90.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter, for which no other penalty is provided, shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99.

   (B)   Violation of §§ 90.01 through 90.10 shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.

   (C)   Any person found guilty of violating §§ 90.25 through 90.28 shall be fined in an amount not exceeding $500. Each day of any such violation shall constitute a separate offense under §§ 90.25 through 90.28.

(Ord. 10-01, passed 10-1-2001; Ord. 0408-2, passed 5-19-2008)