City Code / Statutes

   
  (A)          Except as provided by section 4-3-4(B), it shall be unlawful for any owner to allow or permit any dog, whether licensed or not, to be or remain upon the streets or alleys of the City, or in any public place in the City, or upon any other premises without the consent of the person in possession of such premises, unless such dog shall be in the charge of a person and controlled by a leash.
   
  (B)           Public Areas Designated for Training and Exercise: The City Council may designate such areas of the public park or other public grounds of the City which may be used, subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed, for the training or exercise of dogs. Dogs within such areas so designated need not be controlled by leash but shall be under the control of a responsible person and controlled by a whistle, voice or other effective command.