§ 18-18. Animals.

(a)

No person in any park shall:

(1)

Ride a horse or other animal except in areas or on paths or trails designated by park rules and regulations. All horses shall have successfully passed a Coggins test prior to using any park areas, paths or trails.

(2)

Permit any dog owned or possessed by such person to run at large, nor permit any such dog in a park unless it shall at all times be restrained or kept on a leash, except in areas so designated as pet parks.

(3)

Abandon any animal in the park.

(4)

Permit or allow any dog to be upon the playing fields and spectator area of athletic fields whether on leash or not. Dogs specially trained to assist the disabled may be on the fields to assist their owner during programs designed for the disabled.

(b)

Any animal ridden shall be properly restrained and ridden with due care and shall not be allowed to go unattended.

(1)

All animals and pets are prohibited in swimming areas and beaches.

(2)

Animals and pets, except properly trained animals assisting the handicapped, are prohibited in sanitary facilities, playgrounds and other areas as may be deemed appropriate by the director.

(3)

Persons bringing or allowing pets in designated public areas shall be responsible for proper removal and disposal, in sanitary facilities, of waste produced by those animals.

(Ord. No. 6586, § 1, 3-5-02)