§ 5-20. Confinement.

(a)

Any dogs confined within a fenced yard must have adequate space for exercise based on a dimension of at least one hundred (100) square feet for one (1) dog, plus an additional thirty (30) square feet for each additional dog.

(b)

For owners or persons having custody of a dog kept in an outside dog run or dog kennel, the enclosure shall meet the one hundred (100) square foot requirement for the first dog with an additional thirty (30) square feet for every additional dog in the same enclosure. Enclosures shall be of sufficient height to prevent the dog from escaping, constructed of chain link or similar material with a solid floor or ground, provide shade and protection from the elements, and meet the requirements of City of Prairie Code of Ordinance, article 6, chapter 6, Accessory Structures.

(c)

It is a violation to place a dog within a fenced yard, outside dog run, or dog kennel where the fencing or kennel materials are of insufficient height, durability, strength, or spacing to keep the animal from being completely confined within the enclosure; or where such materials are not maintained in such a manner to keep the animal from being completely confined within the enclosure.

(Ord. No. 9729-2014, § 1, 6-17-14)