ORD 488ORDINANCE NO. 488
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD SECTION 11.44.100 — DOG
PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the La Quinta Municipal Code to
regulate rules for all dog parks; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La
Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 11.44.100. Section 1 1.44.100 is hereby added to Title 11, the "PARKS
AND RECREATION AREAS" Chapter of the La Quinta Municipal Code, reads in its
entirety as follows:
Section 1 1.44.100_Dog Park Rules and Regulations.
A. Dog parks are to be used by dog owners (handlers) and their dogs only. All
other activities are prohibited.
B. Dog owners using the dog park are using it at their own risk.
C. The City is not responsible for injuries to people and dogs or illnesses dogs
may contract.
D. The City reserves the right to eject anyone from the dog park at any time for
any reason.
E. Adults must accompany children 12 years old and younger.
F. Dog Park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
G. Dogs must never be left unattended.
H. All dogs must have current vaccinations and a current City dog license.
Unruly dogs are not allowed.
J. Female dogs in Estrus (heat) are not allowed.
K. Dogs are only allowed in the area that is designated for their weight class.
Ordinance No. 498
Adding Section 11.44.100
Dog Park Rules and Regulations
Adopted: July 19, 2011
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L. Dogs in small dog areas are to be 25 lbs. or less.
M. Dog owners must clean up after their dog(s).
N. Owners must stop their dog(s) from digging. Any holes created must be
filled by the owner of the dog(s).
O. No smoking, alcohol, or drug use is permitted.
P. No loitering permitted in the designated dog park.
Q. Unauthorized pieces of equipment, obstacles, or apparatus are not allowed in
the designated dog park (skateboards, scooters, bicycles, etc.).
R. No dog food (e.g., dog treats) or human food allowed in the dog park.
S. Glass containers are not allowed in the dog park.
T. Special events or contests are not allowed in the dog park without first
obtaining written authorization from the City.i
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19' day of July, 2011, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Sniff
ABSTAIN: None
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DON ADOLPH, M or
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 488
Adding Section 11.44.100
Dog Park Rules and Regulations
Adopted: July 19, 2011
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VERONICA ONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La uinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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KA HERINE JEN , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 488
Adding Section 11.44.100
Dog Park Rules and Regulations
Adopted: July 19, 2011
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, VERONICA J. MONTECINO, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do
hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No.
488 which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 5t" day of Ju(y, 2011, and
was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of July 2011,J1ot being less
than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places' within the -
City of La Quinta as specified in City Council Resolution No. 2006-1 15.
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VERONICA kMONTECINO, CMC, City Clerk
City of La duinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, VERONICA J. MONTECINO, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on 2-5, Zof (
pursuant to Council Resolution.
VERONICAONTECINO, CMC, City Clerk
City of Lauinta, California