§ 2-401. Dog Leash Requirements .

   No person shall permit any dog to run at large anywhere out of doors in the Township. This regulations shall apply to all public place and to all private property. No person shall permit any dog to be out of doors in any place except unless the dog is on a leash held by a person who is able to control the dog. Leaving an unattended dog fastened to a leash, chain or dog trolley shall not be deemed to complying with the requirements of this Section. However, a dog may be left unattended or unleashed out of doors on private property with adequate fencing to prevent the dog from leaving the yard. Failure to comply with this Section, may subject the dog owner to the penalties set forth in § 2-403 whether or not witnessed by the enforcing officer.

(Ord. 2009-3, 5/14/2009, § 1)

§ 2-402. Clean up and Disposal of Dog Waste .

   Any dog owner who travels in any public place within the Township or any private property not his or her own, shall be required to clean up all solid dog waste promptly after it occurs and dispose of it properly. Failure to do so may subject that party to the penalties set forth in § 2-403 whether or not witnessed by the enforcing officer.

(Ord. 2009-3, 5/14/2009, § 2)

§ 2-403. Penalty .

   Any person in violation of this Part shall be issued a warning ticket by either the Township Police, Fire Inspectors or Zoning Officer if this violation is the first known offense under this Part. If in the event this is a second or subsequent offense, then violation of this offense will include a fine of not less than $25 and nor more than $1,000 for each offense plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. 2009-3, 5/14/2009, § 3; as amended by A.O.)

B. Dog Nuisances

§ 2-411. Noisy Dogs in Residential Districts .

   Any person who resides in an area of the Township of Plains designated as a “residential district” by the Planning Commission of the Township of Plains and who owns or keeps or otherwise maintains a dog shall prevent any noise whatsoever created by the dog from interfering with or otherwise disturbing in any manner whatsoever the peace and quiet of any person residing within 200 feet of the boundaries of the lot of land upon which the owner or keeper of the dog resides.

(Ord. 3/13/1986, § 101)