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.
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(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
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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
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March 27,2023
March 13, 2023
April 01
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Attest:
_______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation
Counsel
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