(A) RESTRAINT shall mean but is not limited to confined to the premises of the owner or, if off of the premises of the owner, under restraint by means of a lead or leash and/or pet crate or carrier and under the control of a responsible person.
(B) Any tethering system employed in place of a fence or enclosure shall not allow the animal to leave the owner's property. The tether must not be made of a rope, twine, cord or similar material that can easily be cut or chewed through. Any tethering system shall not be acceptable for any animal declared dangerous.
(C) Tethers must be attached to a properly fitting collar or harness worn by the animal. No animal shall be tethered by any material that is directly attached to the animal's neck or body. All tethering devices must have a swivel device on the anchor and collar or harness end to prevent tangling.
(D) All collars and harnesses used for the purpose of tethering an animal must be made of nylon, leather, or other durable and non-metallic material. A chain, choke, pinch collar, or head halter shall not be utilized for tethering purposes. The use of properly fitted head halters shall not apply to equine and livestock.
(E) All collars or harnesses must be fit regularly to avoid causing injury or becoming embedded into the animal's body.
(F) No tether shall weigh more than 1/8 of the animals' body weight.
(G) No dog shall be tethered that has not been spayed or neutered.
(H) Any dog that is tethered must have access to shelter and a shaded area at all times.
(I) If one or more animals at a residence have required a response from an animal control officer to untangle tethers more than two times in a 12-month period, it shall be a violation of this section and the animals may be impounded.
(J) In addition to the requirements above, under this definition, RESTRAINT FOR EQUINES, LIVESTOCK and POULTRY shall mean as follows:
(1) All equine and livestock shall be confined by a fence or enclosure in good repair sufficient to prevent the animal from leaving the owner's property. Equine and livestock found on property but not restrained by a fence in good repair may be impounded at the owner's expense and the owner charged with a violation of this chapter.
(2) All livestock weighing more than 40 pounds must be kept on tracts or lots of at least .5 acres or more per animal.
(3) Equines must be kept on an individual tract or lot of at least one acre or more per animal.
(4) All poultry shall be kept in an enclosure of sufficient height and construction to prevent the animal from leaving the enclosure and provide a safe environment from predators. Poultry may not be tethered. The enclosure must be in good repair. Poultry found on property but not restrained by an enclosure may be impounded at the owner's expense and the owner charged with a violation of this chapter. All poultry must be provided with access to shelter and a shaded area.
(K) Any person or entity who violates this section shall be subject to the penalty provided in § 91.99 of this chapter.
(Ord. G-13-11, passed 5-16-2013) Penalty, see § 91.99