6.10.030 Disposition of dangerous dogs

6.10.030 Disposition of dangerous dogs.

Upon determining a dog to be dangerous, the court shall enter such orders as it deems necessary to protect the public. Any such orders shall be at the expense of the owner. The court may order, but is not limited to, the following:

(A) That the owner of the dangerous dog display in a prominent place on the premises where the dog is kept a sign in three-inch letters, both in English and Spanish, easily readable by the public, using the words “Vicious Dog” and its equivalent in Spanish;

(B) That the owner obtain public liability insurance for a single incident amount of at least $250,000 for bodily injury or death of any person or for damage to property caused by the dangerous dog;

(C) That the dog at all times be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed and muzzled;

(D) That the dog be microchipped or tattooed or both;

(E) That the dog be spayed or neutered;

(F) That the dog be destroyed. (Ord. 380 § 1, passed 3-14-2018. Code 2012 § 95.06.)