(A) It is unlawful for a person owning, keeping or harboring any dog to permit the same to enter or be in any public school building while school is in session or to enter in any place of worship or any public building without the express written consent or permission of the appropriate authorities or officials. The owner or custodian of a dog must restrain and control the dog at all times when in a public park by securing the dog with a leash. The owner or custodian of a dog is responsible for the acts and conduct of the dog at all times.
(B) Service animals, including guide dogs and dogs trained to assist individuals with disabilities, are permitted to enter a public place. It is not discriminatory to exclude a service animal from a public place if 1 or more of the following apply:
(1) The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others;
(2) The animal fundamentally alters the nature of the public place or the goods, services or activities provided; and/or
(3) The animal poses an undue burden.
(C) A service animal handler is liable for any damage done to a public place by the service animal or service animal in training.
(Ord. 2007-3, passed 7-16-2007; Am. Ord. 2016-01, passed 6-13-2016) Penalty, see §
90.999