A. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure, as defined and described in ACC 6.01.010(A)(27), unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal.

B. It is unlawful for an owner of a potentially dangerous dog to permit the dog to be allowed or permitted to run free and unrestrained or off leash or not otherwise under physical restraint of a responsible person, unless within a fenced yard or similar restraint reasonably designed to prevent the dog from running free and unrestrained. It is provided, however, that the top of such fence shall be six feet in height as measured from the ground level, unless there is a secured top (full enclosure) to the fenced-in area; and it is further provided, that such fence or enclosure area shall comply with all applicable city codes.

C. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog to permit the dog to be walked outside the proper enclosure by anyone under the age of 16 years.

D. The owners of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs are responsible for taking all reasonable measures to assure that the dogs do not escape the above restraints, the failure of which responsibility shall constitute a violation of this chapter, punishable pursuant to ACC 6.35.040. The failure of the owner of a dangerous dog to comply with the requirements for dangerous dog registration shall also constitute a violation of this chapter, punishable pursuant to ACC 6.35.040. (Ord. 6757 § 1, 2020; Ord. 6740 § 2, 2019; Ord. 6424 § 4, 2012; Ord. 6304 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6244 § 3, 2009; Ord. 5996 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5829 § 1, 2004.)