6.24.060 - Guard dog restrictions.

Guard dogs may be kept pursuant to the following restrictions: A.

Guard dogs must be kept in a fenced run or other suitable enclosure and under absolute control during hours when the property is open to the public so as to prevent their direct contact with the public.

B.

Guard dogs shall be at all times properly restrained in a sufficient manner, including chaining, fencing or both, to prevent their escape from the property.

C.

Guard dogs shall be registered with the city according to procedures to be developed with the division and the police department.

D.

The property shall be marked with signs near all entrances which warns of the presence of a guard dog.

E.

Proof of liability insurance for all guard dogs shall be presented and kept current for at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) in benefits for injuries wrongfully inflicted by a guard dog.

F.

Any registered guard dog which is discovered running at large or attacks an animal or person outside of the business premises shall have its registration revoked, and it may not be returned to the business premises.

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