Chapter 6.08
DOGS
Sections:
6.08.010 Application of chapter provisions.
6.08.020 Dogs at large prohibited—Exceptions.
6.08.030 Impoundment authorized when.
6.08.010 Application of chapter provisions.
The ordinance codified in this chapter is supplementary to Chapter 6.04, and where the provisions of this chapter are stricter than the provisions of Chapter 6.04 and any ordinances amendatory thereof, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (Ord. 276 Amd. 1-77 § 1, 1977)
6.08.020 Dogs at large prohibited—Exceptions.
A. No person owning or having a dog in his care, charge, control, custody or possession shall cause, permit or allow such dog to be in or upon any public street, road, alley or other public place unless such dog is under restraint by leash or chain, except when the dog is confined to a motor vehicle or other enclosure under humane conditions.
B. In no event shall any person owning or otherwise having a dog in his care, charge, control, custody or possession cause, allow or permit such dog to enter upon private property without the consent of a person in possession of such private property, or to damage or destroy any lawn, tree, shrub or other planting upon such property, or any other improvement or thing of value upon such property.
C. The prohibition in subsection A of this section shall not apply to:
1. A guide dog, signal dog, or service dog with a valid assistance dog identification tag assisting, or in training to assist, a person with a disability.
2. A dog assisting, or in training to assist, a peace officer who is engaged in law enforcement duties.
3. A dog enrolled and actively participating in a commercial dog training or obedience class, exhibition or competition. (Ord. 637-2006 § 1, 2006: Ord. 276 Amd. 1-77 § 2, 1977)
6.08.030 Impoundment authorized when.
Any dog which is found at any place at any time not under the restraint required by this chapter, or upon private property of a person other than the owner or person having custody or control of the dog, in violation of the requirement of this chapter, is subject to impoundment, and shall be impounded unless taken under immediate restraint by leash or chain by a person who has the right to control or care for such dog. (Ord. 276 Amd. 1-77 § 3, 1977)
6.08.040 Violation—Penalty.
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is subject to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months. (Ord. 276 Amd.1-77 § 4, 1977)