HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 871 - Allowing Domestic Animals in City ParksORDINANCE NO. 871
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF McCALL, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE VIII — PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, OF THE
CITY CODE, MCC 8.14.4(C)(1) TO ALLOW DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN CITY PARKS
UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of McCall has adopted Applicable Codes as a part of
Title VIII — Public Ways and Property, of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, The City of McCall finds that from time to time a park may become suitable for
domestic animals on or off leash; and
WHEREAS, The City of McCall finds that permitting domestic animals in public parks or other
public grounds of the City which the Parks and Recreation Director has designated for such use,
subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed, for the training or exercise of dogs
under the effective control of a responsible person by leash, whistle, voice or other command is
in the public's interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF McCALL, Valley County, Idaho, as follows:
Section 1
Title 8, Chapter 14, Section 4(C) 1 shall be amended to read as follows:
8.14.4: PROHIBITED USES:
(C) Pets and Animals:
1. Domestic Animals: Domestic animals are not allowed within the boundaries of City parks or
park facilities except for: (1) animals trained and certified to assist and assisting a person with a
physical disability; or (2) except in areas and under conditions specifically designated in writing
by the Parks and Recreation Director, marked by signs to that effect, and only areas equipped
with the appropriate dispensers and receptacles for the sanitary disposal of domestic animal
feces.
All domestic animals permitted to be at a park or parks facility under this section must at all
times be attended by an owner or other person in charge of the animal, and be confined or
controlled on a leash not longer than six feet (6') in length; must not harass or annoy any other
person or animal; and are permitted off leash only in those areas so designated and intended for
off leash use.
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No domestic animals are permitted to remain in or upon any beach or swimming area except for
certified assistance animals, or upon a beach or swimming area which has been designated
specifically for such use. Notwithstanding that there may be designated areas for off leash use,
all off leash domestic animals must be under the direction and control of an owner or other
person in charge, by voice, whistle, or other off leash method of control.
All domestic animal feces must be promptly removed by the owner or person in charge of the
animal that defecated, and must be disposed of in a sanitary manner.
Section 2. Severability.
This ordinance is hereby declared to be severable. Should a court of competent jurisdiction
declare any portion of this ordinance invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force
and effect and shall be read to carry out the purpose(s) of the ordinance before the declaration of
partial invalidity.
Section 3. Effective Date.
This ordinance is effective immediately after its passage and publication as required by law. This
ordinance will expire on December 31, 2011, unless reauthorized by the City Council prior to
that date. If not reauthorized, the amended sections of Title 8, Chapter 14, Section 4, will revert
to the code that was in effect on January 14, 2010.
PASSED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO, THIS 14
DAY OF JANUARY, 2010.
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Ordinance No. 871
January 14, 2010
CITY OF McCALL
Valley County, Idaho
By / i l�
onald C. Bailey, ayor
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A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 871
PASSED BY THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF McCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO AMENDING
McCALL CITY CODE TITLE VIII — PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, OF THE CITY
CODE, MCC 8.14.4(C)(1) TO ALLOW DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN CITY PARKS UNDER
LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance amends MCC 8.14.4(C)(1) to permit domestic animals, including dogs, in certain
parks or areas of parks in the City. The Parks and Recreation Director is granted the authority to
designate a park, or portions of a park, where domestic animals will be allowed. Unless
otherwise specified, all such animals must be on a leash that is not longer than six feet (6') long,
must be controlled, must not harass or annoy people or other animals, and must stay off beach
and swimming areas. Animal feces must be promptly removed and disposed of in a sanitary
manner.
This ordinance is effective immediately after its passage and publication as required by law. This
ordinance will expire on December 31, 2011, unless reauthorized by the City Council prior to that
date. If not reauthorized, the amended sections of Title 8, Chapter 14, Section 4, will revert to the
code that was in effect on January 14, 2010.
The full text of the Ordinance is available for review at City Hall and will be provided by the
City Clerk to any citizen upon personal request, or can be viewed on the City website at
www.mccall.id.us.
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO, THIS 14 DAY OF
JANUARY 2010.
Approved:
onald C. Bailey, Mayor
ATTEST:
By
BessieJo Wag r r, City Cle
Ordinance 871 Summary
January 14, 2010
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ORDINANCE SUMMARY CERTIFICATION
Ordinance No. 871
Certification of City Legal Advisor
of the Summary prepared
for the above -numbered Ordinance
The undersigned City of McCall Legal Advisor, having reviewed the above -
numbered Ordinance and the Summary for the above -numbered Ordinance, believes the
Summary of the above -numbered Ordinance is true and complete and that it provides
adequate notice to the public of the identity and principal provisions of the Ordinance.
Dated this 14 day of January 2010.
illiam F.�Nichol