§ 5-28. Restraint and confinement to property.

(a)

Restraint on owner's or custodian's property. Owners and custodians of dogs and cats will exercise diligence and reasonable care to prevent their animal(s) from leaving their premises. In urban areas of the county, restraint exists when the animal is:

(1)

Enclosed within a house, building, fence, pen or other enclosure where the animal cannot climb, dig, jump or otherwise escape. Such enclosure must be securely fastened any time the animal is left unattended.

(2)

On a leash held by a competent person.

(3)

Off leash but under voice control and obedient to that person's commands and that person is present with the animal at all times.

(b)

Restraint in agricultural and rural low-density areas. In agricultural and rural low-density areas of the county, restraint shall be considered to exist when the animal is:

(1)

Within the real property limits of the owner or custodian.

(2)

Under the control of a responsible person and obedient to that person's commands to the extent that the animal will not trespass property of others or molest other people or animals.

(c)

Restraint while off owner's or custodian's property. Owners and custodians of dogs and cats will exercise diligence and reasonable care to keep their animal(s) under restraint while off the owner's or custodian's premises. The only acceptable methods of restraint are:

(1)

Inside a vehicle, parked or in motion.

(2)

Confined within a secure enclosure with permission of the occupant of the property where the animal is temporarily located.

(3)

On a leash held by a competent person.

(4)

Under the control of a responsible person and obedient to that person's commands to the extent that the animal will not trespass property of others.

(5)

In a securely fastened cage or animal carrier with adequate ventilation and room for the animal.

(d)

Dogs or cats shall not be chained, tied, fastened or otherwise tethered to dog houses, trees, fences or other stationary objects as a means of confinement to property.

(Ord. No. 92-25, § 8, 11-3-92)