A. It is unlawful for any person to chain, stake out or tether any dog on any unenclosed premises in such a manner that the animal may go beyond the property line, unless such person has permission of the owner or lessee of the affected property. Each dog tethered in violation of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense.
B. It is unlawful for an owner or handler to tether a dog in any manner that would cause injury or damage to the dog, or when restriction of freedom of movement would endanger a dog. A tether must be of sufficient length to provide the dog with adequate space and with access to food, water, and shelter. Each dog tethered in violation of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense.
C. It is unlawful for an owner or handler of a dog to tether that dog for a time period totaling more than one hour during any eight (8) hour time period. Each dog tethered in violation of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 21-14, 2014)