Kingdom City Vicious Dogs Prohibited: Exceptions ordinance (§ 205.040)

A. It shall be unlawful to own, keep or harbor a vicious dog in the Village of Kingdom City except in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Leash And Muzzle. No person shall permit a vicious dog to go outside its kennel or pen unless such dog is securely leashed with a leash no longer than four (4) feet in length. No person shall permit a vicious dog to be kept on a chain, rope or other type of leash outside its kennel or pen unless a person is in physical control of the leash. Such dogs may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts or buildings. In addition, any vicious dog on a leash outside its

kennel or pen must be muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent such dog from biting persons or other animals.

2. Confinement. All vicious dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed and muzzled as above provided. Such pen, kennel or structure must have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides. All structures used to confine vicious dogs must be locked with a key or combination lock when such dogs are within the structure. Said structure must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen or the sides of the pen must be imbedded in the ground no less than two (2) feet. Also, such structures must be adequately lighted and ventilated and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

3. Confinement Indoors. No vicious dog may be kept on a porch, patio or any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacle preventing the dog from exiting the structure.

4. Signs. All owners, keepers or harborers of vicious dogs within the Village shall display in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public using the words BEWARE OF DOG. In addition, a similar sign is required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such dog.