Leawood’s pit bull ban is still on the books, but how is it actually enforced?

Leawood’s dangerous animal ordinance banning pit bulls went into effect in 2003 and is the last of its kind in Johnson County. As the Leawood City Council looks into asking for the community’s input on it, here’s where the ordinance stands now and how enforcement looks. What is the rule exactly? Leawood’s city code currently prohibits ownership of “dangerous animals”, which includes pit bulls. The ban specifically names Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and American pit bull terriers — or any dog that has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of those breeds. How is the pit bull ban enforced? If Leawood’s animal control department receives a report of a pit bull in the city, a police officer or animal control officer is dispatched to investigate.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post