§ 8.10.080. Requirements of dangerous dogs.

A.

While on the owner's property, a dangerous dog must be securely confined indoors or outside in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children, and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. The dog may be on the owner's property, out of the secure pen, if muzzled and restrained on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. The dog must be under the control of an adult, able-bodied person capable of physically controlling the dog.

Muzzle Specifications: The muzzle must prevent the dog from biting a person or animal, but shall not interfere with the dog's vision or breathing.

B.

The owner of a dangerous dog shall display a sign on the premises facing out from all sides of the premises warning that there is a dangerous dog on the property. This sign should be visible and able to read from a public highway or sidewalk, specifically any point of entry to the premises. The sign shall read, "Beware of Dog" or "Dangerous Dog on Property."

C.

A dangerous dog may be off the owner's property if it is muzzled and restrained on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. The dog must be under the control of an adult, able-bodied person capable of physically controlling the dog. See subsection (A) muzzle specifications.

D.

The provisions of this chapter regarding dangerous and vicious dogs shall not apply to animals owned by law enforcement agencies and used for law enforcement purposes.

(Ord. 1179 (part), 2003).

(Ord. No. 1360, 3-9-2010)