§ 11.04.150. Animals and pets.

(a)

Animals in County Parks and Facilities. An owner or person responsible for the control of a dog or other animal may bring such animal into a county park subject to the following conditions, requirements, and mandates:

(1)

Dogs and other animals must be controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet in length, or by a bridle, unless in an area specifically designated for such use.

(2)

Dogs in a designated off-leash area must be at all times under the control of and visible to the owner or person in control of the dog.

(3)

It shall be unlawful to leave an animal unattended or abandoned.

(4)

It shall be unlawful to allow an animal to be in any portion of a county park or facility where specifically prohibited.

(5)

Except for dogs less than five months of age, it shall be unlawful to bring a dog into, permit a dog to enter or remain, or possess a dog in a county park or facility without a valid license for the dog.

(6)

It shall be unlawful to keep or permit to remain in any county park or facility any noisy, vicious, or dangerous animal, or an animal that unduly disturbs, bothers, inconveniences, or endangers other persons.

Service dogs shall be exempt from these provisions.

(b)

Animal Waste. The owner or any person responsible for bringing an animal, bird, or reptile into any county park or facility shall be responsible for removing any waste or refuse left by that animal and shall deposit it in a proper receptacle.

(c)

Restricted Animal Access on Waters. Unless in an approved vessel, animals, birds, and reptiles are not permitted in any waters within a county park or facility without prior written authorization by the director.

(d)

Restricted Animal Access at Golf Courses. It is unlawful for any persons to bring any animals, birds, or reptiles onto a county golf course. Service dogs shall be exempt from this prohibition.

(Ord. No. 3272, § 1(Exh. A), 10-7-14)