Dog Ordinances In Effect

On February 9, the Tangent City Council passed Ordinance 26-01, which enacted new dog control ordinances in the city limits and reinforced Linn County Dog Licensing. The law has been signed and is in effect as of February 10, 20226. Please take a moment to ensure compliance with the new laws, which were enacted to prevent serious dog attacks and injuries.

Dog Licensing Enforcement

ORS 609.100, Linn County, and the City of Tangent require licensing for any dog six months of age or with permanent canine teeth that has been in your possession within Linn County for 30 days. Dog licensing must be renewed annually with Linn County. To license or renew your dog license, please click on the link: https://www.linnsheriff.org/animal-control/licensing-laws/

Dog At Large Prohibited

When a dog is off the premises of the owner’s private property, the dog must be on a leash or chain not exceeding ten feet. Tangent parks, including the Brush Trail, Bass Estate, Meadowood, and Pioneer Park, require dogs to be on a leash at all times before the passage of the February 9 ordinance.

Dog Owners Responsibility

The property owner or resident must ensure the dog is contained within a fenced yard, enclosed pen, or by a chain on the property of the owner or resident. Any owner or custodian of a dog that destroys or damages any property of another person shall be responsible for the damage incurred by such dog. Dog(s) are considered a nuisance under the following:

·  Any dog which, when unproved bits any person or animal:

·  Any dog that chases vehicles or chases any person

·  Any dog that scatters garbage other than that of its owner

·  Any dog that trespasses on private property other than its owners’ or on public rights-of-way;

·  Any dog(s) which, through the negligence of the owner, causes animal waste to accumulate on any premises to a degree that offensive odors can be detected from an adjoining street, yard, or residential unit;

·  Any dog that barks cumulatively for more than 10 minutes during any one hour when such barking is audible off the premises of the dog’s own

·  Any dog, except for a service dog whose owner is legally blind, that deposits solid waste matter on any improved property, including public parks and school grounds, other than that of the dog owner. It shall be an offense under this section for the dog owner immediately remove the solid waste.

Submitting complaints

The City of Tangent will not investigate a complaint until it’s submitted in writing. Please submit complains on the link provided: https://app.polimorphic.com/react/organizations/tangent-or/blueprints/complaint-form-1/apply

Penalties

The city may give warnings or citations following an investigation into a complaint. All citations issued include the option to appear at the Linn County Justice Peace Court for trial. The maximum fines is $500 per day per Tangent Nuisance Enforcement codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an off-leash dog park in Tangent?

Currently Tangent has no off-leash dog parks. We are working on potentially having one at the new park on Tangent drive.

What if my dog is under voice command and not on the leash?

If a complaint is filed to the city, that a dog under "voice command" caused a nuisance situation, it would be consider a "dog at large" situation.

What if the HOA requires more strict rules on dogs?

HOA do have the ability to enact and enforce bylaws that are more strict than city code.