(A) It is unlawful for any owner to permit a dog, cat or other animal to run at large. Every dog, cat or other animal within the city shall be prevented from running at large by:
(1) Being restrained in the immediate vicinity of its owner and capable of following the owner’s commands to immediately return to the owner;
(2) Remaining on a leash; or
(3) Remaining within an enclosure or fenced area.
(B) A dog, cat or other animal running at large is declared to be a nuisance and a danger, and the Police Department, Animal Control Officer or other designated city personnel may destroy or impound the dog, cat or other animal pursuant to this code or state law.
(1986 Code, § 6-28) (Ord. 1996-08, passed 4-1-1996) Penalty, see § 10.99