§ 10-13. Removal of animal defecation; removal of waste associated with animal feeding, polystyrene serving items prohibited.

(a)

(1)

Removal of animal defecation. Any person owning, possessing, harboring or having the care, charge, control or custody of any animal shall immediately remove and thereafter dispose of any fecal matter deposited by the animal on public or private property (other than the property of the owner or responsible party of the animal) unless the owner or person in lawful possession of the property has consented to such deposit. For the purpose of this subsection, animal fecal matter shall be immediately removed by placing the matter in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it by depositing the matter in a trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit, or other closed or sealed container.

(2)

Removal of waste associated with animal feeding; polystyrene serving items prohibited. Any person who feeds or provides food or liquids intended for human or animal consumption to an animal on public or private property (other than the property of the owner or responsible party for the animal) shall remove and dispose of any waste associated with the feeding of the animal, including, but not limited to, any remaining food or liquid and the serving items (including, but not limited to, dishes, plates, cans, or containers), immediately following the feeding of the animal. The use of polystyrene serving items is prohibited. Animals may be fed by placing food on the ground, provided the food is removed in accordance with this subsection. For the purpose of this subsection, the waste associated with animal feeding shall be immediately removed by depositing the waste in an appropriate trash or garbage receptacle.

(b)

This section shall not apply to disabled persons accompanied by a service dog used for their assistance.

(Ord. No. 94-2906, § 1(4-6.14.1), 2-16-94; Ord. No. 2008-3604, § 5, 4-16-08; Ord. No. 2017-4140, § 1, 10-18-17)