(a) Dogs in Public Places. No dog shall be permitted at any time upon a public highway, public park, public building or other public place within the City, except when held securely by a leash of suitable material and a length not to exceed six feet. The dog must be accompanied by a person of suitable size, weight and discretion to handle the dog in a responsible and safe fashion at all times.
(b) Animals on Private Property. No owner of a dog or cat shall permit such dog or cat: to run at large within the City upon property other than that of such owner; to damage property other than that of such owner; or to injure or annoy any person.
(c) Dogs, cats or any other animals that are permitted to be kept within the City shall, at all times, be provided by the owners, keepers and harborers thereof with sufficient protection from the elements, including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, ice or excessive direct sunlight.
(1) If the animal is housed outdoors, a structure for shelter and protection shall be provided by the owner, keeper or harborer thereof. Proper bedding of straw or similar material, that remains dry, shall be utilized, and the structure shall be equipped with a flap or door or similar device. Food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow the normal maintenance of the animal’s body shall be provided. Water shall be open or adequate access to potable water of a drinkable temperature in sufficient quantity to satisfy the animal’s needs shall be provided. The structure shall be moisture- resistant and wind-resistant and of suitable size to accommodate the animal and allow retention of body heat. It shall be made of a durable material with a solid, moisture-proof floor and a floor raised at least two inches from the ground. All structures required by this section shall be subject to all building and zoning regulations. No such structure shall be in or on the front setback area of a property.
(2) In addition, if the animal is housed outdoors, a pen with sides and a top suitable to enclose the animal and the structure, and suitable to keep all other animals outside the pen, shall be provided by the owner, keeper or harborer of the animal. Such a pen shall, at all times, have a working, lockable gate. All pens required by this section shall be subject to all building and zoning regulations. No such pen shall be in or on the front setback area of a property.
(e)
Whoever violates division (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. The Animal Warden, Dog Catcher, Humane Officer, or other law enforcement officer shall, and does, have discretion to warn the owner, keeper or harborer and to provide an opportunity for the violation to be remedied within twenty-four hours. Whoever violates any other division of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on the first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on each subsequent offense.
(Ord. 12614/15. Passed 10-28-15.)