1. Dogs declared vicious in accordance with Title 3, Chapter 4 of the Paris Municipal Code.
2. Pit Bull Dogs. Definitions. "Pit bull dog" means any and all the following dogs: (a) the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dogs; (b) The American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dogs; (c) The American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dog; (d) any other breed commonly known as Pit Bull, Pit Bull Dog or Pit Bull Terrier or any mixed breed thereof; or (e) Dogs which have the appearance and characteristics of being predominately of the breeds of dogs known as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, or the American Pit Bull Terrier (Ord. #1055, 3/02/06).
A) Leash. No person shall permit a pit bull dog to go outside its kennel or pen unless such animal is securely leashed with a leash no longer than four feet in length. No person shall permit a pit bull dog to be kept on a chain, rope, or other type of leash outside its kennel or pen unless an adult person is in physical control of the leash. Such dogs may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts, or building.
B) Confinement. All pit bull dogs shall be securely confined indoors or, if outdoors, in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed. Such pen or kennel shall have secure sides. All structures used to confine pit bull dogs must be locked. Such structure must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen or the sides of the pen must be embedded in the ground. All structures erected to house pit bull dogs must comply with all zoning and building regulations of the City. All such structures must be kept clean and in sanitary condition.
C) Confinement Indoors. No pit bull dog may be kept on a porch, patio, or any part of a house or structure or in any manner that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal 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 (Ord. #1055, 3/02/06).