8.05.093 Dog parks.
A. Areas recommended by the parks and recreation committee, parks and recreation manager, and administrator, and subject to approval of the assembly, may be designated as dog parks. Such areas shall include the following locations:
1. Fenced area in the west lawn section of Turnaround Park.
B. Keepers and custodians of dogs may use the dog park with their dogs if the dog is licensed under SGC 8.05.020. Such licensing includes the requirement that the dog have a current rabies vaccination.
C. The following rules shall be followed by all keepers and custodians that use the dog park with their dogs, and shall be posted at the dog park:
1. Objectionable and dangerous dogs, as defined under SGC 8.05.080 and 8.05.081, and female dogs in heat are prohibited from using the dog park;
2. Dogs shall be leashed upon entering and leaving the dog park;
3. Dogs may be unleashed while in the dog park, but must be under control of the keepers and/or custodians as defined in this chapter;
4. Keepers and/or custodians shall keep their dogs in sight and under voice control at all times that their dog is using the dog park;
5. Keepers and/or custodians shall remain with their dogs in the dog park area;
6. Keepers and/or custodians shall clean up and remove any dogs feces left by their dog while entering, leaving, or using the dog park;
7. Holes dug by dogs must be filled by the keeper and/or custodian;
8. Keepers and/or custodians shall be responsible for all actions of their dogs while their dogs are entering, leaving, or using the dog park;
9. Aggressive or unruly dogs, including dogs that play roughly, are not allowed to enter or use the dog park; and
10. It is recommended that any children be supervised by a parent or guardian while at any dog park.
D. The parks and recreation committee may recommend additional rules for dog parks, which are subject to approval by the parks and recreation manager and the administrator, without requiring assembly approval. Additional approved rules shall be posted.
E. Any keeper or custodian of a dog who violates any rule in this section is subject to the penalties in SGC 8.05.210. In addition to any penalties under SGC 8.05.210, the administrator may prohibit any keeper or custodian and their dog from using the dog park who violates any of the rules in this section. (Ord. 07-23 § 4, 2007; S.G.C. § 8.04.093.)