§ 22-25. Pets.

(a)

Pets shall be excluded from all parks except for designated dog parks or designated areas of other parks as may be established and regulated by the department. Domestic animals are prohibited on bathing beaches and in the waters of swimming areas.

(b)

Seeing eye or guide pets and non-human primates of the genus Cebus, specially trained for the purpose of providing personal care services to individuals with disabilities, shall be excluded from these regulations, and shall be permitted on all park property.

(c)

Dangerous dogs as defined in Florida Statutes Chapter 767, are prohibited from park property.

(d)

In the case of pet defecation, the owner or person in charge or in control of the pet shall remove all feces deposited by such animal and dispose of same in a sanitary manner.

(e)

Where pets are or hereafter may be allowed in parks or park facilities, the owner or person in charge or in control of the pet shall be held at all times responsible for its behavior and actions.

(Ord. No. 2006-01, § 25, 1-24-06)