Any person who owns, keeps, harbors, or cares for a dog is subject to notice of violation and penalty or the impoundment of the dog, or both, if the dog is permitted to be at-large. A dog will be considered at-large in the following instances:
(a) All Dogs. Any dog that is off the property of the owner or the person keeping or harboring him; unless said dog shall be on a leash, at “heel” beside a competent person and obedient to that person's command, under the immediate control of a competent person, or otherwise humanely restrained.
(b) School Grounds or Recreation Areas. Any dog that is upon any school premises or grounds or upon any public recreation area when an organized activity is being conducted unless the dog is controlled by a leash or similar device.
(c) Muzzling Vicious Dogs. Any dog of fierce, dangerous or vicious propensity off the property of the owner or the person keeping or harboring said dog unless said dog is wearing a muzzle of sufficient strength to prevent its biting any person or another animal. Said muzzle shall be worn even though the dog is controlled by a leash, at “heel” beside a competent person and obedient to that person's command, under the immediate control of a competent person, or otherwise humanely restrained.
(Ord. 13-20. Passed 12-16-2020)