Keep Pets on Leash – It’s the Law

All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet when on public property. The penalty for violation of this provision includes a fine of u p to $250.00 and/or 30 days in prison. 

• 505.085 Removal of dog feces. No person being the owner or in charge or control of any dog, shall permit such dog to commit a nuisance on school grounds, Village grounds or other public property, or upon any private property other than the property of such owner or person without the permission of the owner of such property. The owner or person in charge or control of such dog shall immediately remove all feces deposited by such dog and dispose of the same in a sanitary manner and NOT in the sanitary sewers.

The Service Department is finding a great deal of dog waste in the park, please do your part!

• 505.09 Barking or howling dogs. No person shall keep or harbor any dog within the municipality which by frequent and habitual barking, howling or yelping, creates loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the municipality.
• 505.01 Dogs or other animals running at large. No owner can allow a dog to run at large. All dogs must be on a leash when they are being walked.