Dogs may be allowed to run at large only in designated off-leash areas, subject to the membership requirements of Section 56.07 of this Code. An area designated as an off-leash area is governed by the following rules and regulations:
1. Any person bringing a dog into the off-leash area remains liable for damage or injury inflicted by the dog and is subject to all applicable State and City laws regulating dogs.
2. Any dog deemed potentially dangerous or dangerous by any recognized animal control authority is not allowed in an off-leash area.
3. Any person bringing a dog into an off-leash area must maintain control of the dog at all times.
4. No handler is allowed to have more than two dogs in an off-leash area at any one time. All dogs must be attended to within an off-leash area at all times.
5. Any dog exhibiting dangerous or aggressive behavior, including but not limited to biting and fighting, is prohibited from an off-leash area.
6. A female dog in heat is not allowed in an off-leash area.
7. Any person bringing a dog to an off-leash area must leash the dog when it is outside the off-leash area and must carry a leash for each dog while inside the off-leash area.
8. Pronged, pinch and choke collars are not allowed when a dog is off leash in the off-leash area.
9. Any person bringing a dog into an off-leash area must clean up feces after the dog, deposit feces in the containers at the off-leash area, and visibly carry equipment for removing feces.
10. Any children less than 16 years of age in the off-leash area must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
11. No alcohol or glass containers are allowed in an off-leash area.
12. Bicycles, skateboards, and other wheeled devices, except wheelchairs, other wheeled medical assistance devices, and strollers, are prohibited inside an off-leash area.
(Ord. 2021-04 - Apr. 21 Supp.)