Greeley, CO Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal basis
- Greeley Municipal Code § 10-56
- Max leash length
- Six feet (§ 10-1 definition)
- First offense
- Misdemeanor infraction
- Repeat offense (1 yr)
- Misdemeanor offense
- Enforcement
- Impoundment before finding
Summary
Greeley bans letting any animal, including dogs, off the owner's property unless restrained by a six-foot leash, tether, or enclosure: a first offense is a misdemeanor infraction, repeat offenses escalate.
It is prohibited for an owner or keeper to allow an animal to be at large. An animal is at large when it is off the premises of the owner or keeper and not restrained.(b)Violations.(1)A first finding of violation of this section shall be punishable as a misdemeanor infraction.(2)A subsequent finding of violation within one calendar year of a first finding shall be punishable as a misdemeanor offense.(3)An animal at large is subject to impoundment prior to a finding of violation. (Code 1994, § 7.08.050; Ord. No. 33, 2019, exh. A, § 7.08.050, 8-6-2019)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Greeley Municipal Code § 10-56 prohibits an owner or keeper from allowing any animal to be 'at large,' defined as off the owner's premises and not restrained. 'Restrained' under § 10-1 means controlled by a leash, rope, chain, or cable no longer than six feet, properly tethered, or confined within an enclosure. A first finding of violation is a misdemeanor infraction; a second finding within one calendar year becomes a misdemeanor offense, and an animal caught at large can be impounded before any court finding.
Violations & Fines
A first at-large violation is a misdemeanor infraction; a repeat finding within one calendar year is a misdemeanor offense under § 10-56(b), and the animal may be impounded immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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