A. Generally: It shall be unlawful for any owner, possessor or person who keeps any animal to permit the same to run at large upon the private premises of others or upon the streets, alleys, sidewalks, highways, vacant lots, school grounds or other public places within the city.
B. Running At Large Defined: An animal shall be deemed to be running at large when off or away from the premises of the owner, possessor, or keeper thereof, and not under the immediate control of such owner, possessor, or keeper, or his agent or servant or a member of his immediate family, either by leash, cord, chain, or by verbal control of a person within ten feet (10') of said animal; provided, however, that any animal on the premises of a city park, or school ground must be controlled by a leash not exceeding ten feet (10') in length held in the hand of the person controlling the animal. Procuring a license and tag shall not authorize the running at large of a dog. This provision shall not apply to dogs working with livestock or to dogs, engaged with their owner or handler, in hunting or performing in field trials.
C. Nuisance Declared: Violation of the provisions of this section is hereby declared to be a nuisance and a menace to the public health and safety, and any animal which violates the provisions of this section shall be taken up and impounded as provided herein.
D. Female In Heat Prohibited From Running At Large:
1. The owner of a female dog shall cause such dog, when in season, to be penned or closed in such manner as to preclude other dogs from attacking such female dog.
2. It shall be unlawful for the owner or person having possession, charge, custody or control of any female dog to cause, permit, or allow the same to stray or run, or in any other manner be at large in or upon any street or sidewalk, while such dog is in copulating season. If a female dog cannot be controlled by the owner during the copulating season, the female dog may be impounded by the animal control officer or any police officer. (1990 Code)