A. The owner or custodian of a fierce, dangerous, or vicious animal shall confine the animal within a building or secure enclosure and shall not take the animal out of such building or enclosure unless the animal is muzzled and otherwise secured to prevent attacks or feigned attacks.

B. A dog or other animal that is unrestrained and not under the immediate control of its owner shall be impounded by a peace officer or animal control officer when found at large on the streets, alleys, or public places within the borough, or on private property in the borough if the officer has the permission of the owner or occupant of the property.

C. The owner of a female dog in heat or during ovulation shall keep and maintain the animal confined in a building or secure enclosure, or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel, in such manner that the female dog cannot come in contact with a male dog except for planned breeding purposes.

D. The owner of animals including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or other large farm animals shall be responsible for their animals. Owners shall pay the cost of removal of dead animals or animals doing property damage.

E. No person may keep or maintain a horse, cow, sheep, goat, pig, or other large farm animal within the borough unless the animal is maintained within a fenced area which is owned or leased by the owner or custodian of the animal and which is not occupied by residential buildings other than the one occupied by the owner or custodian of the animal. Holders of authorized state grazing leases are exempted from this subsection for parcels of land in excess of 20 acres.

F. Livestock (including domesticated fowl such as ducks, geese, and chickens) raised and kept in residential zoning districts must be completely enclosed in a fenced area that is of suitable height and construction to contain the animal(s), and minimize potential adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare. When used, electrified fencing must display adequate warning signage around the perimeter. [Ord. FY2018-03 §2, 2017; Ord. 98-29 §2, 1999; Ord. 86-16-O(A) §2. Formerly §6.04.050].