It is unlawful for any person owning, having an interest in, harboring or having the care, charge, control, custody or possession of any dog to permit such dog to enter any restaurant, grocery store, milk depot, fruit or vegetable market, meat market, or any other place of business in the City where food or foodstuffs of any character used for human consumption are manufactured, sold, served or handled; provided, however, that this shall not apply to service animals.

At the discretion of the food facility operator, pet dogs are permitted in outdoor seating and dining areas of restaurants; provided, that the outdoor area is accessible from the outdoors and dogs do not enter any other part of the facility to access the outdoor area. Food facility operators are encouraged to follow guidelines published by the county of San Diego’s Department of Environmental Health and to work cooperatively with county inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable California laws on food safety, health, and sanitation. Dog owners must comply with other sections of this code, including leashing their dog, picking up waste, and preventing their dog from biting or harassing another person. Service animals are allowed in any dining area, indoor or outdoor. (Ord. 3231 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3226 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1706 § 1, 1976. Formerly 6.24.090).