1. Premises; Muzzle: It shall be unlawful for the owner of any fierce, dangerous or vicious animal to permit such animal to go or to be off the premises of the owner unless such animal is under restraint and properly muzzled so as to prevent it from injuring any person or property.
2. Uncontrollable Vicious Animal: Every animal so vicious and dangerous that it cannot be controlled by reasonable restraints, and every dangerous and vicious animal not effectively controlled by its owner or person having charge, care or control of such animal, so that it shall not injure any person or property, is a hazard to public safety, and the animal control official may seek a court order for destruction of the animal. (Ord. 18-3, 11-27-2018)
3. Guard Dogs: Subsection A of this section shall apply to guard dogs provided for the protection of property. Guard dogs must be kept in a fenced run or other suitable enclosure and under absolute control during hours when the property is open to the public so they cannot come into contact with the public. Guard dogs shall at all times be properly restrained.
4. Previous Bites: It shall be prima facie evidence of violation of this section when a person has actual knowledge that a dog kept, harbored or maintained by him has bitten another animal or person or if the person has reasonable grounds to believe a dog kept, harbored or maintained by him has bitten another animal or person. (Ord. 87-1, 9-8-1987)
5. Hereditary Characteristics: (Rep. by Ord. 15-2, 12-22-2015)
6. Licensing Requirements: The dogs identified in this section:
1. Must be licensed under the procedures and fees set forth in this chapter.
2. Must be kept in a fenced yard, dog run or other structure which is at least six feet (6') in height, by six feet (6') wide, by ten feet (10') in length.
3. Must be on a leash and properly muzzled when they are out of a fenced area. (Ord. 87-1, 9-8-1987)
4. (Rep. by Ord. 15-2, 12-22-2015)
5. (Rep. by Ord. 15-2, 12-22-2015)
6. These requirements must be met before a dog license will be issued.
7. Must display a sign that can be read from the roadway indicating a vicious animal.
7. Knowledge Of Vicious Propensities: It is unlawful for the owner of a vicious animal, knowing its propensities, to wilfully allow it to go at large or to keep it without ordinary care. It shall be unlawful for any animal, while at large, to cause injury to another animal or to any human being who has taken reasonable precaution. (Ord. 87-1, 9-8-1987)