Sioux City, IA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Max leash length
- 16 feet
- Applies
- whenever off owner's premises
- At-large duty
- restrain at all times
- Exception
- the city dog park
Summary
Sioux City, Iowa requires owners to restrain animals from running at large, and dogs off-premises must be on a leash no longer than sixteen feet.
Every dog off its owner's premises must be on a leash, cord, chain, or other similar restraint, not more than sixteen feet in length, and under the control of a person competent and physically capable to restrain and control the dog. Failure to comply with this section by any person owning, keeping, handling, or otherwise possessing such a dog under the person's charge is unlawful. This section shall not apply within the confines of a dog park.
(Ord. 2019-0930)
Full Breakdown
Woodbury County seat Sioux City's animal code makes it unlawful for an owner to fail to restrain an animal from running at large at all times (§ 7.03.020(1)). A companion section, § 7.03.025, specifically requires every dog off its owner's premises to be on a leash, cord, chain, or similar restraint no longer than sixteen feet, controlled by someone physically able to restrain the dog. Both duties are waived for animals inside the city's dog park.
Violations & Fines
Municipal infraction under § 1.04.100; animals found at large may be seized and impounded under § 7.03.030(1)(a).
Frequently Asked Questions
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