§ 20-326. Minimum requirements.

Any establishment obtaining approval for a designated outdoor dog area shall comply with the following requirements, which, along with the prohibitions imposed by Minn. Stats. § 157.175, must be clearly printed on a sign or signs posted on the premises in locations as established in this section:

(1)

Employees must be prohibited from touching, petting, or otherwise handling dogs;

(2)

Employees and patrons must not allow dogs to come into contact with serving dishes, utensils, tableware, linens, paper products, or any other items involved in food service operations;

(3)

Patrons must keep their dogs on a leash at all times and must keep their dogs under reasonable control;

(4)

Dogs must not be allowed on chairs, tables, or other furnishings; and

(5)

Dog waste must be cleaned immediately and the area sanitized.

The sign required by this section shall be posted within the designated dog area in a manner and place that is conspicuous to employees and patrons. Additionally, a clearly printed sign shall be posted within the entry of the establishment that indicates where dogs are allowed on the premises.

( Ord. No. 2015-22 , § 1, 10-20-2015, eff. 1-1-2016)