1.  No person shall own, keep or harbor a "pit bull."

 

2.  A "pit bull" as used in the ordinance shall mean any breed commonly associated with the term, including American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier OR any dog with the appearance or characteristics or PARTIAL characteristics of said breeds. 

 

3.  Violators will be issued misdemeanor citations with degrees and penalties that increase with each citation.

 

THERE IS NO CLAUSE THAT ADDRESSES "PIT BULLS" ALREADY LIVING IN THE CITY.  The clerk is of the belief there is NO grandfather clause.