No person shall keep or harbor any guard dog,
herein defined as a dog trained to attack any person or creature coming
upon the premises containing such guard dog, nor attack dog, herein
defined as a dog trained to attack upon command, unless such person
shall first register with the City Clerk, on forms provided by the
Clerk, a description of such dog, give the address of the premises
where the dog will be kept within the City and the name of the owner
and post, in a conspicuous place on the premises containing such a
dog, a sign not less than 12 inches by 12 inches in size bearing the
legend, "Beware, Dangerous Dog on Premises."
An offense against the provisions of this article
shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment
for not more than 15 days, or both.