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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, Chapter 1, Section 1 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO the Administrative general provisions of the Health Code
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WHEREAS, The Village of Orland Park currently follows the 2013 FDA Food Code for its food service health regulations; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-501.115 of the 2013 FDA Food Code prohibits animals from entering the premises of food establishments with exceptions for fish and service/patrol animals; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has received requests from local food service establishments to allow pet dogs at outdoor eating areas; and
WHEREAS, the amendment set out below provides safeguards for food service facilities that are requesting to provide dog friendly areas to their patrons; and
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that the amendment set out below is in the best interests of the Village and its residents and will enhance the public welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1
The preambles set forth above are hereby expressly incorporated and adopted as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2
Section 6-1-1-4 “Amendments to 77 Ill. Adm. Code 750” of the Orland Park Village Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
6-1-1-4: Amendments to 77 Ill. adm. code 750:
The below listed Sections and Sub-sections are amended in the following respects:
1) Section 4-201.11 of the 2013 Food Code is amended to add at the end of the section: Food service equipment needs to be commercial grade and meet the standards regarding safe design, non-toxic materials, intended use, and workmanship established by one of the recognized accredited agencies for food service equipment unless otherwise approved by the Health Inspector upon inspection. These agencies include the National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF), Environmental Testing Laboratory (ETL), Underwriters Laboratories (UL-SAN), or Canadian Standards Association International (CSA). The trademark seal of one of these agencies is an indicator that the equipment is approved. Existing non-conforming equipment shall be replaced with conforming equipment when found in disrepair.
2) Section 6-501.111 of the 2013 Food Code is amended to add the following at the end of the section “All food service establishments in the Village of Orland Park must have a licensed Pest Control Service monthly”.
3) Where said rules and regulations make any reference to plumbing facilities, The Plumbing Code of the Village, as amended, shall be applicable.
4) To the extent that when any ordinance of the Village sets forth a more stringent requirement than said rules and regulations, the more stringent requirement shall be applicable.
5) Section 6-501.115 of the 2013 Food Code is amended to add the following at the end of the section:
Pet dogs are allowed at the exterior areas in outdoor dining areas of food facilities if the following requirements are met:
A) A separate entrance must be present where pets do not enter through the food establishment to reach the outdoor dining area.
B) Warning signs must be posted at all entrances of the outdoor eating area identifying the patio as a “Dog Friendly Area”.
C) No food preparation shall be allowed at the outdoor dining area including dispensing/mixing of drinks.
D) Pets shall not be allowed on tables or chairs.
E) Pets shall remain on leashes.
F) Food for the pets will not be permitted in the outdoor eating area.
G) Water must be served in a single use disposable bowl by their owners.
H) All surfaces of the patio must be cleaned and sanitized daily.
I) Table tops and arms of chairs must be sanitized between each seating of patrons.
J) In cases where excrement or other bodily fluids (urine, saliva, vomit) are deposited, an employee shall immediately clean and sanitize the affected areas.
K) Pets must not come in contact with multi-use or reusable utensils such as plates, silverware, glasses and bowls. Those items shall not be stored, displayed or preset at the outdoor dining area.
L) Restaurant employees are prohibited from touching or petting dogs while working.
M) Hand sanitizer or disposable towelettes will be present on table tops for patrons to use after handling their pets.
N) Entrances into the restaurant from the outdoor eating area must remain closed immediately after employees and customer enter and exit the area. The use of air curtains instead of physical separation will not be allowed.
O) Pets in poor health and exhibiting aggressive behavior must be excluded from the premises.
Food service facilities that do not adhere to the above listed requirements upon inspection will be restricted from allowing pets on their premises.
SECTION 3
If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.