[CC 1984 §6-70; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 26; Ord. No. 2953 §1, 4-6-1970; Ord. No. 3140 §6-33; Ord. No. 4435
§2, 3-16-1992]
A. The
owner of any vicious dog shall securely confine such dog indoors or
in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure upon the premises
of the owner of the dog. The pen or structure shall have secure sides
and a top securely attached to the sides. If the pen or structure
has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides shall be embedded into
the ground no less than one (1) foot. All such pens or structures
shall be adequately lighted and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
B. The
owner shall post a notice on the premises conspicuously visible to
the public and noting in letters not less than two (2) inches high
"VICIOUS DOG HERE" or "BEWARE — VICIOUS DOG" or "BEWARE OF DOG".
C. The
owner of a vicious dog shall not suffer or permit the dog to go beyond
the premises of the owner unless the dog is securely muzzled and restrained
by a chain or leash and under the physical restraint of a person.
The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to
the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent
it from biting any human or animal.
D. Owners
of vicious dogs must, within thirty (30) days of the effective date
of this Chapter, provide proof to the City Manager of general liability
or homeowners' liability insurance in the amount of at least one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00), per occurrence, insuring the owner
against all claims for any personal injuries inflicted by his/her
vicious dog.
[CC 1984 §6-71; Rev. M.C. 1963 Ch. 26; Ord. No. 2953 §1, 4-6-1970; Ord. No. 3140 §6-34; Ord. No. 4224
§10, 8-1-1988]
A. Any
dog of vicious propensities found off the premises of its owner may
be seized by any person authorized by the Health Commissioner or any
other person designated by the City Manager.
B. The
dog and owner may be brought to trial, and upon establishment by a
preponderance of the evidence of the vicious propensities of such
dog and that it was off the premises of its owner by testimony under
oath, the court may order the dog to be euthanized.
C. Upon a showing, beyond a reasonable doubt, by testimony under oath of the vicious propensities of such dog and that it was off the premises of its owner, the owner may be subjected by the court to the penalties provided for in Section
210.340 of this Chapter.