(A) For the purpose of this chapter a POTENTIALLY VICIOUS DOG is defined to mean:
(1) Any dog which has the appearance and characteristics of being violent (aggressive barking, growling, showing teeth, etc.). Any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury to, or to otherwise endanger the safety of humans or other domestic animals; or
(2) Any dog which attacks a human being or other domestic animal without provocation.
(B) The keeping of potentially vicious dogs shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Confinement. All potentially vicious dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel. Such pen or kennel shall have secure sides and must be affixed to the property in such a manner as to prevent the animal from digging or climbing out. All structures shall be locked securely when such animals are within the structure. All such structures must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(2) Confinement indoors. No potentially 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.
(3) Signs. All owners or keepers of potentially vicious dogs within the corporate limits of the town shall within 10 days of the effective date of this section display in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public using the words "Beware of Dog." In addition, a similar sign is required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such animal.
(Ord. passed 5-8-2018)