§ 92.052. Tethering animals.

A.

No person shall tether an animal in any of the following circumstances:

1.

For more than six (6) hours total in a twenty-four (24) hour period or for more than three (3) consecutive hours with less than a one (1) hour period between tetherings;

2.

Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.;

3.

If a heat or cold advisory has been issued by a local or state authority or the national weather service;

4.

If a severe weather warning has been issued by a local or state authority or the national weather service;

5.

If the length of the tether is less than five times the length of the animal;

6.

If the tether allows the animal to touch the fence or cross the property line or cross onto public property;

7.

If the tether is attached by means of a pinch-type, prong-type, or choke-type collar or if the collar is unsafe or is not properly fitted;

8.

If the tether may cause injury or entanglement;

9.

If the animal is not provided with its needs as identified in Division (C) of Section 92.051;

10.

If the tether is made of a material that is unsuitable for the animal's size and weight or that causes any unnecessary discomfort to the animal;

11.

If no owner or occupant is present at the premises.

B.

As used in this section, "tether" means a rope, chain, cord, dog run or pulley, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place, allowing a radius in which it can move about.

(Ord. 95-2015)