The County Official may close any trail or pathway if the County Official determines that conditions exist that may present a hazard to those who may use the trail or pathway. The County Official may also close any trail or pathway if the County Official determines that use of the trail results in damage to the area along the trail.
In addition, the County Agricultural Commissioner (Commissioner) is authorized to determine that any trail or pathway should be closed for a limited time if the trail or pathway is on or adjacent to land in active agricultural production and the Commissioner determines that use of the trail or pathway could harm the agriculture or be harmful to those who may use the trail or pathway. If the Commissioner determines that a trail should be closed temporarily, the Commissioner shall notify the Director of Parks and Recreation of the trail segment that should be temporarily closed, the reason for the closure and the duration of the temporary closure. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall close the trail segment for the time specified by the Commissioner.
(Added by Ord. No. 9702 (N.S.), effective 3-4-05)