Either upon affirmation of the hearings officer or after the time allowed for appeal has passed, the city will require the owner of the dangerous or vicious dog to comply with the following requirements:
A. Secure Confinement; Inspection:
1. While on the owner's property, a dangerous or vicious dog must be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children, and designed to prevent the dog from escaping. Such pen or structure must be at least ten feet (10') from the property line, and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be imbedded into the ground no less than two feet (2'). The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the dog.
2. The ordinance officer shall verify compliance with this section by an on site inspection and, if necessary, shall require the owner to further secure the structure.
B. Warning Sign: The owner or keeper shall display signs on his/her premises facing out from all sides of the premises warning that there is a dangerous or vicious dog on the property. This sign should be visible and capable of being read from a public highway or thoroughfare, or within twenty feet (20') of its placement.
C. Muzzle And Restraint: A dangerous dog may be off the owner's premises if it is muzzled and restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet (6') in length and is under the control of an adult capable of controlling the dog. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision, but must prevent it from biting any person or animal.
D. Transporting For Medical Care: An owner may transport a dangerous or vicious dog within the city limits for medical or veterinary care, provided said dog is properly restrained by being both muzzled and leashed, with the leash not to exceed a length of six feet (6').
E. Keeping Within House Or Structure: No dangerous or vicious dog may be kept on a porch, patio, or in any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such dog may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacles preventing the dog from exiting the structure.
F. Annual Fee And Surcharge: Dangerous or vicious dogs shall be licensed annually. In addition to the regular license fees, a surcharge to be determined by council resolution will be required for all dangerous and vicious dogs.
G. Spay Or Neuter Required: Within thirty (30) days of the case disposition, all dangerous and vicious dogs will be spayed or neutered, if the dog is not already altered. The dog will be exempt from such an order if a veterinarian certifies in a written statement that the dog is unfit for alterations because of medical condition(s). The owner of the dangerous and vicious dog will be required to provide a certificate to the city from a veterinarian as proof of the alteration.
H. Microchip Identification Implant: Within thirty (30) days of the case disposition, all dangerous and vicious dogs will have a microchip identification implanted, if the dog is not already microchipped. The owner of the dangerous and vicious dog will be required to provide a certificate to the city from a veterinarian as proof that the dog has been microchipped.
I. Behavior Training: Within thirty (30) days of the case disposition, all dangerous and vicious dogs will be required to attend and successfully complete behavior training from a trainer approved by the city. The cost of said training shall be borne by the owner. The owner of the dangerous and vicious dog will be required to provide a certificate to the city from the trainer as proof of attendance and completion of the class.
J. Class A Violation: A person who violates this section commits a class A violation which shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the limitations established by Oregon Revised Statutes in existence at the time of the violation.
K. Exception; Law Enforcement Dogs: This section shall not apply to dogs kept by law enforcement agencies. (Ord. 630-10, 1-11-2011)