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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 50 OF THE JONESBORO ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE JONESBORO DOG PARK
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas desires to establish a dog park in the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, the dog park shall be located at the Earl Bell Community Center; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to provide for the rules and regulations of the dog park for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and dogs using the park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT CHAPTER 50 PARKS AND RECREATION SHALL BE AMENDED TO ADD ARTICLE III DOG PARKS TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:
Sec.50-31 Location; purpose
1) The Earl Bell Dog Park is located at the Earl Bell Community Center and is available for use by Jonesboro residents and/or visitors only.
2) The dog park is a location set aside for dogs and their owners to exercise and play off leash in a controlled (i.e. fenced) environment.
3) Users of the dog park do so at their own risk. Dog behavior can be unpredictable around other dogs and strangers. Dog owners/handlers are strictly liable for any damage or injury caused by their accompanied dog(s).
Sec. 50-32 Dog park season
1) The dog park shall be open daily from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
2) It shall be unlawful for anyone to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in the dog park when it is closed. However, if anyone applies for permission to carry out an activity in the dog park during the hours it is closed and the director of Jonesboro Parks Department determines that such activity will not create a disturbance or public nuisance; the director shall have the authority to issue a special permit for such activity.
Sec.50-33 Dog park use, generally
1) A copy of the dog park rules shall be posted on signage at the park and shall be available on the city website. A copy may also be obtained in the office at the Earl Bell Commun...
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