It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, own or have the care, custody or control of any vicious dog or any dog which by its constant threat of attacking and biting, or by biting, shall cause annoyance to the neighborhood or injury to any person or persons upon the sidewalks, alleys, streets or other public places in the city; provided, that the person so bitten was not at the time unlawfully upon the property of the owner or person having control of such dog; and provided further, that the person so bitten was not provoking or teasing such dog without cause. Upon a person's conviction under the provisions of this section, the court shall impose penalties in accordance with § 90.99. In addition to the imposition of a fine and/or imprisonment, the court may order, upon a finding that the dog is vicious, that such dog be muzzled, kept within a sufficient enclosure, or in the alternative, that such dog be delivered to the Animal Control Officer and euthanized.
(Ord. 2004-1363, passed 12-9-04)