[Adopted 12-13-2005 by Ord. No. 05-15]
This article is designed to establish requirements
for the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Township of Independence,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for failure to comply, which regulations are adopted pursuant
to the Municipal Stormwater Management regulations.
A.
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.
B.
IMMEDIATE
OWNER/KEEPER
PERSON
PET
PET SOLID WASTE
PROPER DISPOSAL
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.
That the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
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.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement.
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.
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.
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.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced
by the Independence Township Police Department or the Independence
Township Board of Health.
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 $1,000, up to 30 days imprisonment in the county jail, a period
of community service of up to 30 days or a combination of the foregoing
in the discretion of the court.