(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner, and not under the control of the owner or a member of his or her immediate family or a person authorized by the owner, by either leash, cord, chain or otherwise.
CONTROL. Controlled by leash, at “heel”, beside a competent person, obedient to a competent person’s command, or with the proper limits of premises controlled by the owner or other persons consenting thereto.
DOG or CAT. Both male and female.
OWNER. Any person or persons, firms, associations or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog(s) or cat(s).
(Prior Code, § 6.08.010)
(B) Licensing and vaccination required. All dogs or cats kept, harbored or maintained in the city shall be vaccinated and licensed as provided in this chapter on or before January 1 of each year. License tags shall be issued by the City Clerk’s office upon proof of vaccination for rabies immediately prior to the time such license is applied for and upon payment of a license fee of $10 per year for every dog or cat. The owner shall state at the time of the application for licensing and upon printed forms provided for such purpose, his or her name, address and the name, breed, color and sex of each dog or cat owned or kept by him or her. License tags shall be issued by the City Clerk’s office upon proof of a current yearly rabies vaccination for rabies and upon payment of licensing fee.
(Prior Code, § 6.08.020)
(C) License certificate and tag. Upon providing proof of rabies vaccination and payment of the licensing fee as provided in this chapter, the City Clerk shall issue to the owner a license certificate and a metallic tag for each dog or cat so licensed. The tag shall be changed every year and shall have stamped thereon the year for which it was issued, a number corresponding with the number of the certificate.
(Prior Code, § 6.08.030)
(Ord. 453, passed - -2018) Penalty, see § 90.99