(A) No person shall possess any dangerous dog unless the dog is confined in accordance with this section.
(1) Confinement indoors. 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 the structure on its own.
(2) Confinement in an exterior yard. No person shall confine a dangerous or vicious dog in an exterior area unless the dog is confined in a confinement structure constructed and maintained in accordance with this section.
(3) Confinement on leash. No person shall permit a dangerous or vicious dog to go outside a confinement structure, house or other structure unlessthe dog is securely restrained with a leash no longer than three feet in length and fitted with a muzzle. No person shall permit a dangerous or vicious dog to be kept on a leash unless a person is in physical control of the leash. No leash restraining a dangerous or vicious dog shall be attached to any inanimate object, including, but not limited to, trees, posts, stakes and buildings.
(Ord. 2010-003, passed 5-5-10) Penalty, see § 91.99