§ 8-75. Sanitation.

(a)

It shall be the duty of all animal owners to keep their yard, property, porches, balconies, decks, etc., reasonably free of animal feces. Animal waste shall be removed in a timely manner by placing said material in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit, or other closed or sealed refuse container.

(b)

Persons who permit their animals to defecate on public or private property other than their own property are required to immediately pick up, bag, and properly dispose of the feces. Animal waste shall be removed by placing said matter in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's or public trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit or other closed or sealed refuse container.

(c)

Any person found in violation of subsections (a) or (b) of this section shall be in violation of this chapter, subject to the following exceptions:

(1)

Persons using guide dogs or assistance dogs;

(2)

Hunting dogs being used in a legal hunt with permission of the property owner; and

(3)

Law enforcement officers working police trained dogs.

(Ord. No. 16-008 , 12-19-2016)