[MC 2007-08, § 1, August 22, 2007]
The purpose of this article is to establish requirements for
the proper disposal of pet solid waste in City of Plainfield so as
to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties
for failure to comply.
[MC 2007-08, § 2, August 22, 2007]
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
(a) Immediate means that the pet solid waste is removed at once, without
delay.
(b) Owner/keeper means any person who shall possess, maintain, house
or harbor any pet or otherwise have custody of any pet, whether or
not the owner of such pet.
(c) Person means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
(d) Pet means a domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
(e) Pet solid waste means waste matter expelled from the bowels of the
pet; excrement
(f) Proper disposal means placement in a designated waste receptacle,
or other suitable container, and discarded in a refuse container which
is regularly emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector;
or disposal into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper
treatment and disposal.
[MC 2007-08, § 3, August 22, 2007]
All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately and properly
dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property, public
or private, not owned or possessed by that person.
[MC 2007-08, § 4, August 22, 2007]
Any owner or keeper who requires the use of a disability assistance
animal shall be exempt from the provisions of this article while such
animal is being used for that purpose.
[MC 2007-08, § 5, August 22, 2007]
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Health
Division of the City of Plainfield.
[MC 2007-08, § 6, August 22, 2007]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) for each offense.