07-28-2025 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

Home Browse Search

M ti N § 5.28.430 Sec. 5.28.430. Warning of vicious dogs. ORONO CODE The owner of any dog known to be of vicious habits shall place in plain view of the entrance of the premises a sign no smaller than 12 inches by 14 inches which shall read "Beware of Vicious Dog" in letters at least two inches in height. (Code 2003, § 62-103; Ord. No. 137(2nd series), § 9.12(13), 7-24-1995) Sec. 5.28.440. Running at large prohibited. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog to permit such animal to run at large. Any dog shall be deemed to be running at large with the permission of the owner unless: (1) It is on a durable leash secured to an object which it cannot move and is on the premises of the owner. (2) On a leash and under the control or within ten feet and under the effective command of the accompanying person of suitable age and discretion. (3) In the owners' fenced yard or other suit- able enclosure where the dog cannot leave without human assistance. (4) In the owner's yard and under effective command of an accompanying person of suitable age and discretion present outside in the yard. (5) In a vehicle from which the dog cannot leave without human assistance, provided it is not left unattended in violation of law. (6) In an area designated as an off leash area, provided that the person having custody of the animal is present with the animal, has in his/her possession the required off leash permit, and is acting in compliance with the rules and regula- tions of the off leash areas. (Code 2003, § 62-104; Ord. No. 137(2nd series), § 9.12(2), 7-24-1995; Ord. No. 176(3rd series), § 3, 8-22-2016) Sec. 5.28.450. Defecating on property of another prohibited. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog to fail to prevent such dog from defecating in or upon public property or the premises of another, or to permit solid waste of a dog to accumulate on its owner's premises for more than 24 hours. (Code 2003, § 62-105; Ord. No. 137(2nd series), § 9.12(11(4)), (11(5)), 7-24-1995) Division 2. Kennels* Subdivision I. In General Sec. 5.28.610. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Commercial kennel means any place or premises where three or more dogs over six months of age are kept or housed at any one time for commercial purposes, including sale, board- ing, breeding, grooming, training or medical care. Kennel structure means a dog house or enclosure of any kind, including a fenced pen or dog run, constructed, maintained or used for purposes of keeping, housing or restraining one or more dogs in a limited area. A fenced -in yard area amounting to 600 square feet or more per dog shall not be defined as a kennel structure. Residential kennel means an accessory residential use or place where three or more dogs or five or more cats over six months of age are kept or housed for the sole noncommercial use, benefit or enjoyment of the property owner or occupant. (Code 1984, § 5.36(1); Code 2003, § 62-161; Ord. No. 208(2nd series), § 1, 10-22-2001) Subdivision II. License Sec. 5.28.710. Required. (a) It is unlawful for any person to own, operate, use, maintain or allow to exist any kennel on any property without a license from the city in accordance with this subdivision. *State law reference Kennel licenses, Minn. Stats. § 347.31 et seq. CD5:54