A. The City Council, as it determines is in the best interest of the City, shall have the authority to designate areas at City parks as off-leash areas for dogs to run at large.

B. The Mayor, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to establish such rules and regulations as reasonably necessary for the operation of such designated off-leash areas. Rules and regulations shall be posted at the entrance to all designated off-leash dog areas.

C. Owners or persons having charge, care, custody or control of dogs in designated off-leash areas must be present at all times within vocal control distance of their dogs, and ensure that their dogs do not cause public nuisance, safety hazard or harass people, other dogs or wildlife.

D. Except as specifically provided in this section, all other applicable provisions of this chapter shall also apply in designated off-leash areas. (Ord. 2335, 2018)