Recently, there have been issues with dog poop left in many areas, in particular Dakota Lodge, Mountain Gate and along Valley Parkway. According to Jefferson County Animal Control Ordinance 3.5.1, a dog owner commits a Class II Petty Offense if the dog owner or custodian of any dog fails to clean up and remove excrement or feces on public or private property other than on the premises of the dog owner. Failure to clean up dog feces in public places has a mandatory minimum fine of $50, $100 for a second offense, and an increase of $50 for each subsequent offense with a maximum fine of $1,000. Animal Control can be reached at 303-271-5070 or animal-control@jeffco.us.