Are There Pit Bull Ordinances Where You Live?

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Sec. 5-4. - Pit bull defined.
A "pit bull" is hereby defined as follows:

(a)The bull terrier breed of dogs;(b)Staffordshire bull terrier breed of dogs;(c)The American pit bull terrier breed of dogs;(d)The American Staffordshire breed of dogs;(e)Dogs of mixed breeds or other breeds than above listed which breed or mix breed is known as pit bulls, pit bull dogs or pit bull terriers;(f)Any dog which has appearance or characteristics of being predominantly of the breeds of bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier; any other breed commonly known as pit bulls, pit bull dogs, or pit bull terriers; or a combination of any of these breeds.
(Ord. No. 1054-A, 1-12-88; Ord. No. 369, 10-10-17)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 369, adopted Oct. 10, 2017, changed the title of § 5-4 from "Dangerous animal defined" to read as herein set out.

Sec. 5-5. - Keeping pit bull dog prohibited; exception.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain within the city any pit bull dog unless a special annual permit is first obtained from the city.

(Ord. No. 1054-A, 1-12-88; Ord. No. 369, 10-10-17)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 369, adopted Oct. 10, 2017, changed the title of § 5-5 from "Keeping dangerous animals prohibited; exception" to read as herein set out.

Sec. 5-6. - Issuance of special permits.
The city shall issue a special permit for the keeping or maintenance of a pit bull dog if it finds:

(a)That the pit bull is at all times kept or maintained in a safe manner and that it is at all times confined securely so that the keeping of such pit bull dog will not constitute a danger to human life or property of others.(b)That adequate safeguards are made to prevent unauthorized access to the pit bull dog by members of the public.(c)That the health and well-being of the pit bull dog is not in any way endangered by the manner of keeping or confinement.(d)That the keeping of the pit bull dog does not constitute a nuisance and will not harm the surrounding neighborhood or disturb the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighbors.(e)That the keeping of the pit bull dog will not create or cause offensive odors or constitute a danger to public health.(f)That the quarters in which the pit bull dog is kept or confined are adequately lighted and ventilated and are so constructed that they may be kept in a clean and sanitary condition; such pen, kennel or structure must have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides. Also structures used to confine pit bull dogs must be locked with a key or combination lock when such pit bull dogs are within the structure. Such structure must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen or the side of the pen must be embedded in the ground no less than two feet. All structures erected to house pit bull dogs must comply with all zoning and building regulations of the city.(g)That the applicant for such special permit prove his ability to respond in damages to and including the amount of $300,000.00/$500,000.00 for bodily injury to or death of any person or persons or for damage to property owned by any other person or persons which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of a pit bull dog. Proof of liability to respond in damages may be given by filing with the city a certificate of insurance stating that the applicant is at the time of his application and will be during the period of such special permit insured against liability to respond in such damages or by posting with the city a surety bond conditioned upon payment of such damages during the period of such permit period. Such certificate of insurance or bond shall provide that no cancellation of the insurance or bond will be made unless ten days' written notice if first given to the city.

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