Every person who is the owner of any animal, or keeps the same upon his or her premises or under his or her care, custody or control, shall keep the animal restrained by a fence, cage, coop, chain, leash or other adequate means so that said animal shall not leave or escape from the premises upon which it shall be kept; provided that no person shall keep any such animal unless its living area is kept clean and free from offensive odors, animal wastes and rodents, excessive amounts of flies, or any other offensive or unwholesome condition. A non-visible fence may be used as an enclosure if it is clearly marked by signage which indicates where it lies. The Animal Control Officer may direct the owner of an animal that has escaped from a non-visible fence, chain, or tether, to construct an adequate enclosure at the owner's sole expense.
(Ord. 2004-1363, passed 12-9-04)