(A) When a domesticated animal is on the property of its owner or keeper and is not within a secure enclosure, it shall be under the direct control of and obedient to the owner or keeper.
(B) At all other times, when a domesticated animal is on the property of its owner or keeper, it shall be kept within a secure enclosure, including a fenced in area or electronic fence, house or other building, of sufficient strength and height to prevent the domesticated animal from escaping therefrom; provided the owner or keeper may, for a period not to exceed 12 hours every 24 hours, allow the domesticated animal to be tethered or chained to a stationary object or pole so long as the domesticated animal is inside a fenced area and is provided with sufficient water and nourishment. A domesticated animal cannot be tethered in an open area unless the owner or other responsible adult is present.
(C) Tethers must be at least three times the domesticated animal’s length and allow the domesticated animal to easily stand, sit, lie and turn about. Tethers must be attached to a proper collar, halter or harness and cannot become entangled or extend over an object that may cause the domesticated animal to be strangled or injured.
(D) No domesticated animals shall be tethered in the front yard of the owner or keeper’s property.
(E) All tethered domesticated animals shall be tethered in a way that allows them to reach food, water, shelter and shade.
(F) All domesticated animals off of the property of the owner or keeper shall be controlled by means of a leash and under the direct control of and obedient of the owner or keeper’s command.
(1994 Code, § 3-1-7) (Ord. 05-19, passed 12-6-2005; Ord. 14-09, passed 6-3-2014)