6.12.130 - Keeping dogs at travel trailer parks.

A.

The city council finds that dogs kept or controlled by patrons of travel trailer parks presents a special hazard to other patrons and guests using those facilities even when otherwise restrained by leash or tether.

B.

No person staying as a renter, guest or invitee at travel trailer park located in the city shall have charge, care, custody or control of any dog at such space or pad except that dog be:

1.

Totally enclosed within a solid structure, such as a portable kennel, run, cage or similar enclosure or in a motor vehicle which is adequately ventilated; or

2.

Is on a leash or tether physically controlled by that person.

C.

The fact that the dog in question is otherwise tethered or not violating any other provisions of this chapter at the time in question shall not be a defense to a charge of violating this section.

D.

Any dog being kept at any travel trailer park in violation of this section may be impounded by any police or animal control officer at any time a violation occurs without prior notice to the person having charge, care, custody or control of the dog.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)