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8 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (1) Permitted Locations. A dangerous animal shall be permitted at the following <br /> locations only: <br /> (a) On the premises of the owner or keeper either confined indoors or in a secure <br /> enclosure when outdoors; <br /> i. Secure Enclosure. The owner or keeper of a declared dangerous <br /> animal is required to keep the animal securely confined indoors or in a <br /> securely enclosed and locked pen or structure. The pen or structure <br /> must be suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to <br /> prevent the animal from escaping; it must provide the animal with <br /> protection from the elements; and must be inspected by an Animal <br /> Control Officer and approved by the Animal Services Director prior to <br /> use by the animal declared dangerous. <br /> ii. Annual Inspection. An Animal Control Officer shall inspect the <br /> secured enclosure of all animals deemed dangerous at least once a year <br /> to assure that the standards are maintained. There will be an inspection <br /> fee as provided by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. <br /> (b) On private property, with the authorization of the owner of the property; <br /> (c) At a licensed veterinarian for treatment; <br /> (d) In a motor vehicle while being transported; <br /> (e) Off the owner's or Keeper's property provided it is muzzled and controlled by <br /> means of a min, leash or-oath r like 4evie-e--by a competent adult able to <br /> restrain control the animal. <br /> tZjWhen going to and from a Permitted Location or a Secured Enclosure an animal <br /> declared dangerous: <br /> a. On the Owner or Keeper's property must be controlled by means of a <br /> leash by a competent adult able to control the animal. <br /> gib. off-Off the Owner's or Keeper's property must be muzzled and controlled <br /> by means of a ehainrleash or other like devie°by a competent adult able <br /> to r° rcontrol the animal. <br /> {�Lj There must be posted on the premises of the owner or keeper placards or <br /> signs noting"Beware of Dog" or other information noting the presence of a <br /> dangerous animal placed in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of <br /> an intruder, <br /> Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance <br /> Effective 3/1/2016 <br />