Guard dogs shall be kept on a leash under the control of an adult person, or shall be contained within a building or enclosed within a fence that is at least six feet high and sufficiently sturdy to prevent the dog from reaching persons off the property. Owners shall restrain the dog in such a manner that the dog is unable to reach those persons legitimately using the normal entrance and exit to the property. The owner shall post signs in at least two conspicuous places on the property, warning that a guard dog is on the premises. The owner must indicate at the time of obtaining a dog license that the dog is a guard dog.

Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may, upon conviction, be punished by confinement not to exceed 90 days and/or a fine not to exceed $1,000. (Ord. 2884 § 4, 2011; Ord. 2698 § 17, 2007; Ord. 2656 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 2604 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2091 § 6, 1996; Ord. 1215, 1981)