Elkhart, Indiana

§ 90.14 RESTRAINT AND CONFINEMENT; GENERALLY.

(B)   Fastening animal with rope or chain; choker collar. Every owner or harborer of an animal kept within the municipal boundaries of the city shall see that:

(1)   The animal shall not be tethered by use of a choke collar; or

(2)   Any collar too small for the size and age of the animal, nor by any rope, chain or cord directly attached to the animal’s neck; or

(3)   A leash or tether less than 12 feet in length, with swivels on both ends and the leash or tether is constructed with sufficient strength to prevent the animal from moving about freely;

(4)   Restrained animal must wear a properly fitted collar or harness made of leather or nylon; the tying device must be attached to the animal’s collar or harness. If a chain is used to attach to the collar, the chain must be able to sufficiently restrain the weight of the animal.

(5)   All animals tethered on the property within the city shall not be able to come within 3 feet of its abutting property line or within 3 feet of another tethered animal. Tethered animals may not be tethered to restrict access by service personnel such as postal workers, meter readers, law enforcement, emergency personnel or other individuals who require access to the residence. Tethered animals must be at tethered to maintain at least 8 feet from a sidewalk leading up to the residence.

(6)   It shall be unlawful to tether any animal between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. It is a violation of this chapter to tether any animal for more than 3 hours during any 24-hour period. Furthermore, no un-sterilized animal may be tethered unless it is monitored by a competent adult.