Dog Owners Policy

PET DROPPINGS.

Ponds Edge dog owners are reminded that, under County Code (http://www.iowacity.com/city/pets.htm), dogs are not permitted to run at large and owners are responsible for removing their pet droppings. Code violations are subject to a fine.

Residents who observe such violations may file charges against dog owners. Residents who call in a complaint should be prepared to identify or describe the dog and owner, and to indicate the time of the violation if it is a routine occurrence. It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, possesses or harbors any animal or bird to permit that animal or bird to create a frequent or continued noise disturbance across the real property boundary or within a nearby dwelling unit.

RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED.

Running at large means a dog roaming, running, or hunting off the property of its owner or custodian and not under immediate control secured by a leash or lead. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, to run at large in the county, and any person who, after being notified by any unit owner that his/her dog is running at large, permits his dog to run at large thereafter, shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this Code. The owner of a dog shall be responsible for the removal of the dog's excretion from the common areas of the complex property.

LEASHING DOGS.

All dogs shall be kept secured by a leash or lead, and under the control of the owner or other responsible person, or within the real property limits of its owner. When your pet becomes a nuisance to your neighbors, they may file a violations complaint against you with the Association Board, which, when corroborated with other neighbors, could mean a fine for you.