No person owning, harboring, or having the care of a dangerous animal shall permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person. A dangerous animal shall be securely confined in a humane manner indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitably designed to prevent the entry of children under six (6) years of age and to prevent the animal from escaping. The pen or structure, if allowed by zoning regulations, shall have secure sides and a secure top. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides shall be embedded no less than one (1) foot into the ground or have a concrete pad. The pen or structure shall also protect the animal from the elements. The owner of a dangerous animal shall post a clearly visible warning sign on the property where the animal is kept that informs persons that a dangerous animal is on the property. (Ord. No. 828, 10/16/12)