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Section 8.24.110 Animals--Running at large.

1.  Except as provided in subsection (2) herein, it is unlawful for any person being the owner or custodian of any animal, with the exception of cats, to permit such animal to be at large upon any public street, highway, or public place, or upon the private property of another within the city except with the permission of the owner or custodian of such private property.

2.  Dogs may be allowed to run at large in off-leash areas of such properties as may be designated by the director, 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 Ch. 8.24 VMC shall also apply in designated off-leash areas.

(Ord. M-2727 § 4, 1987: Ord. M-2397 § 12, 1983)

(M-3695, Amended, 03/21/2005, Sec 1, Prior Text)