(A) No person shall cause or allow any area where an animal is or may be kept to become unclean or unwholesome, but shall keep the area clean, sanitary, and free from all refuse and rodents. Such area shall be cleaned at least once every 48 hours. It shall be unlawful to permit any decaying food, excreta, or any refuse of any kind to remain in such areas. Refuse from such areas shall, when swept or collected, be kept in containers until disposed of in accordance with the ordinances of the city.
(B) It shall be unlawful for the owner or caregiver of an animal to permit or allow such animal to excrete manure or feces on school grounds, parks, or other public property, or on any private property other than that of the owner or person in charge or control of such animal without the permission of the owner of said property, or on any streets, sidewalk, or highways, unless the owner or person in control of such animal immediately removes all manure or feces deposited by such animal and disposes of same in a sanitary manner. This may not apply to persons accompanied by a service animal used for their assistance.
(C) Any person or entity who violates this section shall be subject to the penalty provided in § 91.99 of this chapter.
(Ord. G-13-11, passed 5-16-2013) Penalty, see § 91.99