(A) Animals running at large. This chapter is hereby amended to adopt 510 ILCS 55 (Illinois Domestic Animals Running At Large Act).
(B) Dogs running at large.
(1) The owner of any dog shall not permit such animal to run at large within the city limits.
(2) A dog shall be considered to be running at large if it is upon any road, sidewalk, alley, private property of another or other public place, if the dog has left the premises of its owner when not controlled by a leash.
(a) No person shall cause or permit any dog owned by him or her, unless upon a leash, to be upon any public place or on any privately owned premises other than those of the owner without that property owner’s consent.
(b) Any dog found running at large, not confined to the owner’s property or upon public property not under restraint shall be deemed a public health nuisance. The Police Department or authorized agent shall have the authority to capture and impound such animal. The officer or agent shall, immediately upon impounding any dog, make a complete registry and enter therein the breed, color and gender of such dog.
(c) 1. Any dog found running at large in the city whose owner is unknown, shall be apprehended and impounded by the Police Department or authorized agent.
2. Such a dog shall be impounded for not less than 72 hours.
3. At the end of the 72-hour period, such dog shall be humanely disposed of, offered for adoption, or otherwise disposed of as a stray dog.
(d) Any dog found running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and impounded.
(Ord. 2017-4-11, passed 4-11-2017)