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A. With the exception set forth in subsection B of this section, it is unlawful for the owner or person having charge, care, custody, or control of any animal to allow such animal at any time to run at large. The owner or person charged with responsibility for an animal found running at large shall be strictly liable for a violation of this section, regardless of the precautions taken to prevent the escape of the animal and regardless of whether or not such owner or person knows that the animal is running at large. Any violation of this section shall constitute a civil violation and will be penalized pursuant to the criteria set forth in sections 8.15.020, 8.15.025, and 8.15.027 of this title.
B. 1. Dogs shall be permitted to run off leash only in areas of parks and public spaces specifically designated in City ordinance as "off leash areas" or "off leash trails", and clearly identified by signage as such. Said areas shall be as follows:
a. Designated areas of Memory Grove Park known as the Freedom Trail section;
b. The Municipal ballpark, also known as Herman Franks Park, except for the fenced youth baseball diamonds and playground area;
c. Designated areas of Jordan Park;
d. Designated areas of Lindsey Gardens;
e. Designated areas of Parleys Historic Nature Park, as set forth in title 15, chapter 15.10 of this Code, or its successor;
f. Designated areas of Pioneer Park;
g. Designated areas of Cottonwood Park;
h. Designated areas of Fairmont Park;
i. Designated areas of Rotary Glen Park;
j. Designated areas and hours at Wasatch Hollow Park;
k. Designated areas and hours at Warm Springs Park;
l. Designated areas and hours at Parley's Way Park; and
m. Designated areas and hours at Jefferson Park.
2. While in such areas dogs shall at all times remain under control of the dog's owner or custodian. "Under control" means that a dog will respond on command to its owner or custodian.
C. 1. The foregoing notwithstanding, the relevant department may conduct additional experiments in other areas of the City for possible future legislative enactment designating such areas as "off leash areas" or "off leash trails". The process must be a community friendly process directed at serving the interests of Salt Lake City residents. If the location is in an area represented by an active recognized neighborhood organization, the request must be forwarded to that organization for comment and recommendation. Each new off-leash site must pass through a twelve (12)-month test period before it can be permanently established. At the conclusion of the test period, the relevant department director will review public and administration input and make a final recommendation to the Mayor or the Mayor's designee and the Council on whether to make the off-leash designation official by ordinance. Within thirty (30) days after it receives the department director's recommendation, the Council may take any of the following actions: a) request and review any additional information from the administration; b) consider objections to the proposed off-leash site; or c) convene to receive additional public input. If the Council does not take any of those actions within that thirty (30)-day period, the Mayor or the Mayor's designee may, without further Council involvement, designate the proposed off-leash site as an off leash area. If, after taking any of those actions, the Council determines that the proposed off leash area should not be designated, the Council Chair shall promptly direct the Mayor not to designate that area as off leash, and the Mayor shall not designate that area as off leash unless the City successfully repeats the designation process described in this subsection C1. Any off leash areas designated in the future under this process will not be codified in this Code.
2. No domesticated animal, on or off-leash, shall be permitted inside areas of parks and public spaces specifically prohibited by City ordinance. The areas identified below will be closed for habitat and nature preservation and/or public safety issues and must be clearly identified by signage as closed. Said areas shall be as follows:
a. Wasatch Hollow Preserve - North gate entry and trails on the north end of the Preserve;
b. I Street Bike Park;
c. 900 South Bike Park;
d. Fred & Ila Rose Fife Wetlands Preserve - 952 South 1100 West;
e. BMX Bike Park at Parleys Historic Nature Park;
f. Parleys Historic Nature Park as described in section 15.10.060 of this Code; and
g. Allen Park.
3. From time to time, and for reasons of public safety or the protection of wildlife or other sensitive resources, the relevant department director may specifically designate certain areas as closed to domesticated animals, for up to a maximum of fourteen (14) days, by clearly identifying the area by signage as closed. It is unlawful for any person to take domesticated animals into such areas whether loose, on a leash, or in arms. The relevant department director will provide notice of this closure to the City Council in writing in advance of the closure or, in cases of emergency, within a reasonable time after the closure. (Ord. 41-21, 2021: Ord. 21-19, 2019)
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)
The provisions of subsection 8.04.400C of this chapter will not apply in the following circumstances:
A. The owner or handler has been mandated by animal services to keep the animal properly restrained at all times by the use of a tether or other means of containment.
B. The owner or handler has an animal that is registered as a dangerous animal under section 8.04.125 of this chapter.
C. The owner or handler of an animal has made application with animal services for an extension to the maximum tethered hours in subsection 8.04.400C of this chapter. The application has passed review and inspection. Written notice has been given to the owner or handler of the approved extension.
D. The owner or handler has attached the animal to a running line, pulley or trolley system. The animal shall not be tethered to the running line, pulley or trolley system by means of a choke collar, choke chain or pinch collar.
E. The owner or handler has tethered the animal pursuant to the requirements of a park, camping or recreational area.
F. The owner or handler has tethered the animal while actively engaged in the business of shepherding or herding cattle, sheep or other livestock or conduct that is directly related to the business of cultivating agriculture products if the restraint is reasonably necessary for the safety of the animal.
G. The owner or handler is actively engaged in a lawful licensed hunting activity. (Ord. 21-14, 2014)
A. Attacking Animals: It is unlawful for the owner or person having charge, care, custody or control of any animal to allow such animal to attack, chase or worry any person, any domestic animal having a commercial value, or any species of hoofed protected wildlife, or to attack domestic fowl. "Worry", as used in this section, means to harass by tearing, biting or shaking with the teeth.
B. Owner Liability: The owner in violation of subsection A of this section shall be strictly liable for violation of this section. In addition to being subject to prosecution under subsection A of this section, the owner of such animal shall also be liable in damages to any person injured or to the owner of any animal(s) injured or destroyed thereby.
C. Defenses: The following shall be considered in mitigating the penalties or damages or in dismissing the charge:
1. That the animal was properly confined on the premises;
2. That the animal was deliberately or maliciously provoked.
D. Animals May Be Killed: Any person may kill an animal while it is committing any of the acts specified in subsection A of this section, or while such dog is being pursued thereafter. (Ord. 1-06 § 19, 2006: prior code § 100-1-14)
It is unlawful for the owner of any potentially dangerous or dangerous animal to permit such animal to go or be off the premises of the owner unless such animal is under restraint and properly muzzled so as to prevent it from injuring any person or property. Every animal deemed so dangerous that it cannot be controlled by reasonable restraints, and every potentially dangerous or dangerous animal not effectively controlled by its owner or person having charge, care or control of such animal, so that it shall not injure any person or property, is a hazard to public safety, and the director of animal services shall take any necessary enforcement actions authorized in this title to ensure the safety of the public. (Ord. 21-14, 2014)
It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter, give away, keep, own, harbor or purchase any wild animal, as defined in section 8.04.010 of this chapter, or its successor; except, the animal shelter, a zoological park, veterinary hospital, humane society shelter, public laboratory, circus, sideshow, amusement show, or facility for education or scientific purposes may keep such an animal if protective devices adequate to prevent such animal from escaping or injuring the public are provided. (Ord. 1-06 § 20, 2006: Ord. 69-99 § 6, 1999: Ord. 59-86 § 3, 1986: prior code § 100-1-27)
A. Rabbits Or Fowl: It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter or give away any baby rabbits or fowl under two (2) months of age in any quantity less than six (6). Such animals shall not be artificially dyed or colored. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to prohibit the raising of such rabbits and fowl by a private individual for his or her personal use and consumption, provided that such individual shall maintain proper brooders and other facilities for the care and containment of such animals while they are in his or her possession.
B. Premiums And Novelties: It is unlawful for any person to offer as a premium, prize, award, novelty, or incentive to purchase merchandise, any live animal. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the offering or sale of animals in conjunction with the sale of food or equipment designed for the care and keeping of such animals.
C. Pet Turtles: It is unlawful to raise or sell any Pseudemys scripta-elegans, or P. troosti family Testudinidae, "pet turtles". (Prior code § 100-1-26)
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