8.15.020 Dogs off premises to be on leash.

(1)    Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog to cause, permit, or allow such dog to roam, run, stray or be away from the premises of such owner or custodian and to be on any public place, any public property or the private property of another within the boundaries of a leash law area as provided for herein unless such dog be controlled by a leash, such control to be exercised by such owner or custodian or other competent and authorized person. Any dog found roaming, running, straying or being away from the owner’s or custodian’s premises and not on leash as herein provided is hereby declared to be a nuisance and such dog may be seized and impounded subject to redemption in the manner provided by Chapter 8.19 of this title.

(2)    Dogs may be allowed to run at large in off-leash areas of such properties as may be designated by the public works director or designee, who shall have the authority to establish such rules and regulations as reasonably necessary for the operation of such designated properties. Dogs in designated off-leash areas must be accompanied by their owner, be under vocal control and not cause a public nuisance, safety hazard or harass people, other dogs or wildlife. Except as specifically provided herein, all other applicable provisions of this chapter shall also apply in designated off-leash areas. (Sec. 1 of Res. 1981-04-108; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 2005-08-10)