Chapter 6.04 DOGS

Chapter 6.04
DOGS

Sections:

6.04.010 No dogs to be at large at any time.

No dog shall run at large or be allowed to run by its owner or custodian. As used in this chapter, “running at large” shall have the same meaning as defined in ORS 609.060(2). [Ord. 5-20 § 1, 1994].

6.04.020 Dogs which are nuisances.

A. A dog is a nuisance if it:

1. Howls or barks in such a manner as to deprive any person of peace and quiet;

2. Roams about the city;

3. Trespasses on property not owned by or under the control or custody of the owner or custodian of the dog;

4. Bites a person;

5. Shows a propensity to bite persons;

6. Habitually chases vehicles or persons; or

7. Injures or kills an animal or fowl belonging to a person other than the owner or custodian of the dog.

B. A dog which is such a nuisance may be impounded and its owner or custodian fined in an amount authorized for a violation of this chapter. [Ord. 2000-15 § 2; Ord. 5-20 § 2, 1994].

6.04.030 Dog licenses.

A. License Required. A dog shall be licensed according to the laws of the state, and no person shall own or have custody of a dog not so licensed.

B. Impounding of Unlicensed Dogs. A dog not licensed according to the laws of the state may be impounded and no dog impounded under the authority of this chapter shall be released from the pound until so licensed. [Ord. 5-20 § 3, 1994].

6.04.040 Seizing certain dogs.

A dog found biting a person or showing a propensity to bite persons may be summarily seized by any person and promptly delivered to Jackson County animal control. [Ord. 5-20 § 4, 1994].

6.04.050 Penalties.

A. Repealed by Ord. 2000-14.