§ 8.12.070. Impounding of dogs—When.

Any dog within the city shall be subject to seizure and impoundment by the city pound keeper, by any regular or reserve officer of the police department of the city, or by any other officer or employee of the city charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, as follows:

Any dog:

A.

Which has not been registered and licensed in accordance with the provisions hereof; or

B.

Which does not have attached to its collar or harness, or other device worn by such dog, a license tag issued by the police department under registration then in effect; or

C.

Which is straying or roaming at large upon any public school ground, public playground, public park, public street, public alley or upon private property when asked to restrain by owner or occupant of the premises; or

D.

Which is an unspayed female dog and is not under direct control or confinement during its mating season; or

E.

Which is vicious; or

F.

Which shows symptoms of rabies or is suspected of having rabies; or

G.

Which, during the period from one hour after sunset of each day to sunrise of the following day is not penned or tied or otherwise under direct and immediate restraint and control; or

H.

Which has injured any person other than a trespasser or the owner or possessor of such dog; or

I.

Which has injured property belonging to a person other than the owner or possessor of such dog, if the person sustaining such injury has filed a written complaint with the police department setting forth in detail the nature and extent of such injury, the name and address of the owner of the offending dog, an accurate identification of such dog, and other pertinent facts; or

J.

Leashes used to walk dogs shall not exceed six feet in length and be of suitable material to control the animal; or

K.

Any animal being held by a leash must be subject to control of a responsible individual; or

L.

Which, by habitual howling, barking, yapping or other noise, disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood at any time of the day or night; or

M.

Which snaps or bites at, chases or runs after bicycles, persons or vehicles on any street or sidewalk, or in any public place, or persons lawfully upon the premises of the owner or person having custody or control of such dog; or

N.

Which strays, runs or in any other manner, invades the property of any person other than the person owning or having custody of such dog, without the permission of the owner or occupant of such property.

(Ord. 1154 § 1(part), 2007).