6.12.150 - Places prohibited to animals.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to take or permit any animal, whether loose or on a leash or in arms, in or about any establishment or place of business where food or food products are sold or displayed, including but not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, meat markets and fruit or vegetable stores. This provision does not apply to licensed service animals.

B.

Except in specifically designated parks, it is unlawful for any person to take or permit any animal to be loose in any public park located within the corporate limits of the city. In parks in which animals are permitted, animals must be on a leash which is of sufficient strength to ensure that the person has absolute control of the animal. Leads shall not exceed six feet in length.

C.

In parks which contain specifically designated areas for off-leash animals, animals are to be kept on leashes or leads in accordance with subsection B, until they enter the designated "off-leash" areas.

D.

Exceptions may be made for any show or clinic held with the permission of the parks division.

E.

Properly licensed service animals shall not be prohibited from entry into an establishment or place of business, except as provided under federal or state law. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as denying access to properly licensed service animals.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)