(A) It shall be unlawful for an owner to tether a dog outdoors unless the following conditions are met.
(1) A tethered dog must have access at all times to water, adequate shelter, and dry ground.
(2) If there are multiple dogs, each dog must be tethered separately and each dog must have separate water and shelter.
(3) A dog must be tethered in such a manner as to prevent injury, strangulation, or entanglement, and the tether must be at least ten feet long.
(4) The tether must be attached to the dog by a properly fitting collar or harness with a rotating toggle attachment. Pinch, prong, or choke collars shall not be used. The tether shall not wrap directly around the dog's neck.
(5) No dog may be tethered in the case of extreme weather conditions, including when a heat advisory, a wind chill warning or tornado warning has been issued by local, state, or national authority.
(6) No dog shall be tethered within 200 yards of a school.
(7) No person shall permit at any time a tethered dog to bark, whine, howl, or make excess noises so as to cause a nuisance.
(8) No dog shall be tethered with a log chain or a tow chain.
(9) No dog shall be tethered in such a manner so as to allow it to reach or remain on public property or public right-of-way, such as a sidewalk or street.
(B) Failure to comply with this section is a violation for which the Animal Control Administrator or delegate may impound the animal. Such animal may be redeemed by the owner upon payment to the Animal Control Administrator of the lawful fees accrued pursuant to this chapter, after showing an ability to conform to the provisions of this section.
(Ord. E-19-97, passed 5-29-2019) Penalty, see § 90.99