§ 8-16. Tethered animals.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to tether, chain, or fasten any animal in such a manner as to permit it to be upon any public sidewalk or to leave it unattended while tethered, chained or fastened on public property. It shall be unlawful to tether, chain or fasten an animal in the yard of a residence or business unless the area is securely enclosed or confined as defined in section 8-1. It shall be unlawful to tether, chain or fasten an animal in such a manner as to cause it injury or pain or not permit it to reach shelter, food and water.

(Code 1994, art. 2.1600; Ord. No. 389, § 1, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. 417, § 1, 11-13-2006)

                    
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