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HomeMy WebLinkAbout025-O-23 Amending Title 7, Chapter 11, Section 8 “Regulations of Dog Beach” of the City Code25-O-23 AN ORDINANCE Amending Title 7, Chapter 11, Section 8 “Regulations of Dog Beach” of the City Code WHEREAS, the City of Evanston Dog Beach has certain rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, the Dog Beach rules and regulations were not previously incorporated into the City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston (the “City”) determines that it is in the best interest of the City to incorporate these rules and regulations and update the City Code to reflect the current practices at the Dog Beach. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS : SECTION 1: City Code Title 7, Chapter 11, Section 8 “Regulations of Dog Beach” of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: 7-11-8. - REGULATIONS OF DOG BEACH. (A) An area south of the Clark Street breakwater and north of the Church Street boat ramp, and the adjacent sandy area are hereby designated as a dog beach. (B) Dogs may be released from their leashes only when they enter the fenced area designated as the dog beach. (C) All dogs must have a season pass to use the beach. (M) All owners/handlers or their agents must show display their dog’s season pass to the attendant as they enter the fenced in area leading to the beach at all times. Staff reserves the right to inspect dog passes at any time. (D) Appropriate fees will be established for both residents and nonresidents. (E) Owners of their agents must be in control of their domesticated dog(s) at all times. ~1~ Page 1 of 4 25-O-23 ~2~ (F) (F)Owners/handlers or their agents with dogs may enter the water to the knees and no further. (G) (G)Dogs may enter the water only within the designated area. (H) All dogs must have a valid dog license. (I) (H)Dog owners/handlers or their agents must pick up all waste from their dogs on the beach and place in appropriate receptacles. (J) (I) Sunbathing is prohibited. No chairs, beach towels, or blankets are allowed on the dog beach. (K) (J) No glass containers are allowed. (L) (K) The City manager or a their designee may open or close the dog beach pursuant to Subsection 7-11-4(C) of this Chapter. (M) (L) Other reasonable rules and regulations that the City Manager or his/her their designee may promulgate from time to time (M) The Dog Beach will open on March 1, weather permitting and will remain open until inclement weather prohibits staff to safely maintain access. Once closed, the dog beach shall remain closed through March 1 or when weather permits reopening. (N) Hours of Operation: 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. (O) Annual passes are valid March 1 through the end of the season closure date. (P) Cook County Animal & Rabies Control Ordinance requires that all dogs using the dog beach in off leash areas have current vaccinations or titers (antibodies) for Rabies, Distemper (CFV), Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus-2), Para-influenza (CPIV), Parvovirus (CPV), Leptospirosis, Bordetella (kennel cough), and a negative fecal test by a veterinarian’s office for internal parasites, within the last year. Written proof is required prior to a dog beach pass being issued by the City of Evanston. (Q) All dogs must be licensed by the local government where the dog owner lives. (R) Valid pass holders are prohibited from lending, sharing, or supplying passes, permits, and/or gate codes with unauthorized persons. (S) No more than two (2) dogs per person will be allowed on any one visit. (T) Dog owners/handlers must be at least 14 years old. (U) Owners must fill any holes dug by their dog immediately. (V) Puppies under 4 months of age are not allowed on the dog beach. (W) Owners/handlers will be responsible for closing all gates as they enter and leave the Dog Beach. (X) All pinch, choke, spike, and electronic collars must be removed from the dog prior to entering the dog beach. No leashes over six feet (6’) in length allowed. (Y) All dogs over twelve (12) months must be spayed or neutered. (Z) Dogs, owners, and handlers shall not climb, stand, sit on rocks or the break wall (AA) Owners/handlers must be in voice control of their dog(s), have visual contact with their dog(s), keep their dog’s leash with them, and be present on the beach with their dog(s) at all times. (BB) Dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior may lose access privileges to the dog beach. (CC) Persons who are visually impaired and other domesticated animals specially trained to assist persons with disabilities are excluded from the prohibitions of Page 2 of 4 25-O-23 ~3~ this section when they are accompanying persons with disabilities for purposes of providing such assistance. (DD) Dog owners/handlers are liable for any damage or injury which occurs as a result of their dog(s) to another dog(s), person or beach property. Violation of this Section may result in a fine of $100 for each occurrence and/or loss the season pass for the Dog Beach for up to one (1) year. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid application of this ordinance is severable. SECTION 5: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as provided by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the courts of the State of Illinois. SECTION 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. Introduced: _________________, 2023 Adopted: ___________________, 2023 Approved: __________________________, 2023 _______________________________ Daniel Biss, Mayor Page 3 of 4 March 27,2023 March 13, 2023 April 01 25-O-23 ~4~ Attest: _______________________________ Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Approved as to form: ______________________________ Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation Counsel Page 4 of 4