HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-162 ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE reauiring the keeping of dogs on the premises ef the
owner or custodian thereof except when on leash; definiroz
offensee; authorizing impounding and prescribing penalties,
all subject to the referendum at the general election of
November 8, 1960; and=prescribing a ballot title.
Br IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA
Section 1. It is unlawful for the owner or custodian of any
aog to cause, permit or allow such dog to roam, run, stray, on to
bE away from the premises of such owner or custodian and to be on
any public plane, or on any public property, or the private property
of another in the City of Yakima, unless such dog while away .rom
snch premises be controlled by a leash or chain not more ther. eight
(8)feet in length such control to be exercised by such ownev or
onstodian or other competent and authorized person; and any dog
found roaming, running, straying or being away from such premlses
and not on leash as herein provided may be impounded subjeci, to
redemption in the manner provided by ordinance,
Section 2, Anyone violating or failinrr to comply with the
pleovisiona of Seotion 1 of this ordinance shall be punishable by a
ffne not exceeding $50.00, or by imprisonment in the city jeil for
a term not exceeding ten (10) days, or by both such fine an,
Section 3, That Sections 1 and 2 of this ordinance be eubmitted
to the qualified electors (voters) of the City of Yakima at the
General Election of November 8 1960 for ratification or re
c) said proposition which shall be voted upon in the following
menner:
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There shall be placed upon the ballot a statement and caption
of said proposition in substantially the following form:
PROPOSITION4%*
9;070 yiyd WO. 10
(Caption) DOG "LEASH" CONTROL OFF PREMISES
Shall Zections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No0 which
require the keeping of dogs on the premises of the owner or
custodian thereof, unless such dog while away .from such premieel
be controlled by leash; defining offenses, authorizing impounding
and prescribing penalties, be ratified and confirmed?
Yes No "
Every qualified elector (voter) at such election desiring to
410 vote in favor of the ratification of said ordinance sections aha11
vote a ballot containing the word "yes".
Every qualified elector (voter) at such election desiring to
vote for rejection of said ordinance sections shall vote a ballot
containing the word "no".
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 21st_.
day of September .1 , 19600
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Mayor -
ATTEST
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City Clerk
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