(A) The owner of every dog or other animal or person(s) who possess or control the dog or other animal shall be responsible for the removal of any fecal matter deposited by his or her animal(s) on any public or private property, including walks, streets, or recreation areas.
(B) The owner or person(s) who possess or control the dog or other animal when appearing with the dog or other animal on any public or private property except their own, shall possess the means of removal of any fecal matter left by such dog or other animal.
(C) For the purpose of this section, the means of removal shall include any tool, implement or other device carried for the purpose of picking up or containing such fecal matter. Disposal of such animal waste shall be handled by the responsible owner or person in control through collection arrangements with a private waste hauler. No animal waste shall be disposed of on any public or private property without the consent of the property owner.
(D) Any owner or person(s) who possess or control a dog or other animal who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to a non-criminal ordinance violation citation for an amount set by resolution of the governing body. Code enforcement officials and/or law enforcement officials may enforce this section.
(E) Exception. Disabled persons who are in the presence of their guide or service dogs are exempt from this section.
(Ord. 1214, passed 9-8-2009)