1. No pet animal shall be at large within the City at any time, except within designated off-leash areas as provided for and in compliance with Chapter 55.08. A properly licensed animal shall not be deemed at large if:
A. It is on the premises of the owner; or
B. It is on the premises of another person with the knowledge and consent of that person; or
C. It is under the control of a person competent to restrain the animal, either by leash or properly restrained within a motor vehicle, or enclosed within a structure.
(Ord. 2021-04 - Apr. 21 Supp.)
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, any pet animal shall be deemed at large at any time when attacking persons, domestic animals, destroying property, or on any public property, except when under restraint as set out in subparagraph 1(c) of this section. Furthermore, any female pet in heat shall be deemed at large at any time except:
A. When housed in a building which is completely enclosed; or
B. When housed in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel licensed or registered with the State; or
C. When on the premises of the owner, provided the area on which such animal is located is completely enclosed by a fence or other structure having a height of at least 60 inches; or
D. When under the control of a person competent to restrain the animal, either by leash or properly restrained within a motor vehicle.