6.04.260 Animals at large.
A. It is unlawful for any owner and/or possessor of any animal to suffer or permit such animal to be at large as defined in this section. Violations of this section are subject to citation and the animal at large is subject to impoundment as authorized by Sections 6.04.060 through 6.04.150.
B. In the case of dogs, “at large” means a dog that is not on the premises of its owner and/or possessor or the premises of another with permission of the owner or occupant thereof, or not under physical restraint by a person capable of controlling the dog by means of a leash not exceeding six feet in length. This definition shall not apply to:
1. Guide dogs for the blind or hearing impaired while performing their duties;
2. Dogs participating in field or obedience trials or animal exhibitions;
3. Dogs assisting their owner and/or possessor in the herding of livestock;
4. Dogs assisting a security guard or assisting a peace officer engaged in law enforcement duties.
C. In the case of animals other than dogs, “at large” means an animal which is off the premises of its owner and/or possessor while not under the physical restraint of a person capable of controlling the animal. This definition shall not apply to any animal which is on the premises of another person with the consent of the owner or occupant thereof.
D. In the case of any animal, “at large” also means an animal which is tethered, leashed or otherwise present on property which is not owned or controlled by the owner and/or possessor of the animal without the permission of the owner or occupant thereof.
E. In the case of any animal, “at large” also means an animal which is tethered or leashed on any city street, or other city property not set aside for such tethering or leashing in such a way as to block a public walkway or thoroughfare.
F. This section shall not apply to cats. (Ord. 87-2 § 5(d), 1987)