(A) All potentially dangerous animals or household pets shall be properly licensed and vaccinated at the owner’s or custodian’s expense, prior to release to the owner or custodian.
(B) A potentially dangerous animal or household pet, while on the owner’s or custodian’s property shall, at all times, be kept indoors, or in a securely fenced yard or enclosure from which the animal or household pet cannot escape, and into which children cannot trespass. The fenced yard or enclosure shall be inspected and approved in writing by an officer prior to release of the animal or household pet to its owner or custodian.
(C) A potentially dangerous animal or household pet may be off the owner’s or custodian’s premises only if it is properly restrained, and if it is under the control of an adult capable of restraining and controlling the animal or household pet.
(D) The owner or custodian of the animal or household pet shall notify the Department in writing within two working days if a potentially dangerous animal or household pet dies, or is sold, transferred, or permanently removed from the city and of the animal’s or household pet’s new location.
(Ord. 2010-18 § 6, 2010)