Unless otherwise directed by the director of parks and recreation, it is unlawful for any person to ride, lead or otherwise permit any animal to be within or on any public park, beach or playground within the city of Lynnwood, whether owned by, leased or otherwise under the direct supervision of the city; provided, however, the director of parks and recreation is authorized to post a notice or notices of specific areas in any particular public park, beach or playground within the city of Lynn-wood where any specific type of animals may be permitted under such circumstances as may be required by the director of parks and recreation. The notices shall be placed in a conspicuous place or places at each drive-in or pedestrian access provided by the city to such public parks, beaches and/or playgrounds. In the event the director of parks and recreation so determines and posts notices as provided in this section, he shall maintain a list of the parks, beaches and/or playgrounds, shall file a copy of the same with the city clerk, and the list shall be open and available for public inspection at all business hours of the city clerk.

Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a civil infraction and shall pay a monetary fine as follows: first offense, $25.00; second offense, $50.00. Any owner who fails to respond to a notice of civil infraction as promised or to appear at a requested hearing shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and confinement not to exceed 90 days. Any person who receives two infractions for violations of this section within one year and who subsequently violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may, upon conviction, be punished by confinement not to exceed 90 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000. (Ord. 3404 § 3 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2927 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2698 § 19, 2007; Ord. 2656 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 2604 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2091 § 11, 1996; Ord. 1597 § 4, 1987; Ord. 1215, 1981)