No dog, cat or other pets shall be permitted in any public park or land unless such pet is restricted or kept on a suitable leash as defined in the City's Codified Ordinances; provided, however, that the Director of Public Safety or his/her designee may, with reasonable cause, prohibit dogs, cats and all pets (with the exception of service animals) in public parks and on public lands during special events for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the people and property within the City; provided further, that notice of such prohibition shall be posted at the event location or by other means at least five days prior to the commencement of such special event. No person shall intentionally allow any animal to deposit its waste on any public land unless the person in control of the animal immediately removes and disposes of such waste in a trash receptacle.
(Ord. 921. Passed 11-3-10.)