Chapter 8.08
DOGS – OBJECTIONABLE WASTE REMOVAL
Sections:
8.08.010 Owner responsibility to remove feces.
8.08.020 Disposal requirements.
8.08.040 Exemptions from provisions.
8.08.010 Owner responsibility to remove feces.
Every person who owns or who has under his or her control or care any dog shall be responsible for picking up and removing immediately any feces left by any such animal upon any public place in the city or upon any private property in the city not owned or leased by him or her. (Ord. 2865 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2118 § 4, 1988).
8.08.020 Disposal requirements.
The feces removed from the aforementioned designated areas shall be disposed of by the person owning or in charge of any such dog in a sealed, nonabsorbent, leak-proof container. (Ord. 2865 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2118 § 3, 1988. Formerly 8.08.030).
8.08.030 Violation – Penalty.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be a civil infraction, and any person found in violation thereof shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $100.00. (Ord. 2865 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2118 § 4, 1988. Formerly 8.08.040).
8.08.040 Exemptions from provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to blind persons who may use dogs as guides. (Ord. 2865 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2118 § 5, 1988. Formerly 8.08.050).