[Amended 12-13-2004 by Ord. No. 24-04]
A. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms,
phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated
herein unless their use in the text of this chapter 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.
(1) IMMEDIATE — The pet solid waste is removed at once without
delay.
(2) OWNER/KEEPER — 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.
(3) PERSON — Any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
(4) PET — A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
(5) PET SOLID WASTE — Waste matter expelled from the bowels of
the pet; excrement.
(6) PROPER DISPOSAL — 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.
B. Requirement for disposal. 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.
C. Exemption. Any pet owner or keeper who requires the use of a disability
assistance animal shall be exempt from the requirements for disposal
of pet solid waste while such animal is being used for that purpose.
The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the Police
Department, the Animal Control Officer or the Municipal Health Officer.