ORDINANCE 2024-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH WEBER CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CITY CODE 7-4-3 PARK REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, parks manager Chay Olson has been auditing the park regulations as part of her regular duties and found some inconsistencies from one park to the next; and
WHEREAS, she brought her concerns to the City Council on March 26, 2024 and they agreed that all parks should have the same regulations and added a request to clarify pet waste is the owner’s responsibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of South Weber City, State of Utah:
Section 1. Amendment: Section 7-4-3: Park Regulations shall be amended to reflect the following changes:
A 2. Other than those items listed below, the City Manager or designee may promulgate rules and regulations relating to the city parks and may amend such rules and regulations from time to time. Any park rules and regulations adopted by resolution of the City Council shall be incorporated herein by this reference and any violation of such park rules and regulations shall be deemed a violation of this section, subject to citation, eviction, and/or repair as provided elsewhere in this chapter.
G. 1. Certain Animals Prohibited: No pets are allowed in any city park except as provided herein. Dogs may be allowed in city parks if leashed and within a designated dog park unleashed. Dog owners shall clean up after their pet. See separate dog park rules and regulations.
G. 3. Tethering Animals: No person shall hitch or fasten any animal to any tree or any other place or structure on park property except within designated areas.
Q. Concessions: No person may sell food, drinks, or other items in city parks, except as may be permitted by special permit approved by the City Manager or designee.
V. Smoking or Vaping: No person shall smoke or vape in any city park.
Section 2. General Repealer. Ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. Effective Date. The City Council of South Weber City, State of Utah, has determined that the public health, safety, and welfare requires that this ordinance take effect immediately. Therefore, this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and publication as required by law.
Roll call vote is as follows:
Council Member Halverson FOR AGAINST
Council Member Petty FOR AGAINST
Council Member Dills FOR AGAINST
Council Member Davis FOR AGAINST
Council Member Winsor FOR AGAINST
______________________________
MAYOR: Rod Westbroek
______________________________
ATTEST: City Recorder, Lisa Smith
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I hereby certify that Ordinance 2024-05 was passed and adopted the 9th day of April 2024 and that complete copies of the ordinance were posted in the following locations within the City this 10th day of April 2024.
1. South Weber City Building, 1600 E. South Weber Drive
2. City Website www.southwebercity.com
3. Utah Public Notice Website Utah.gov/pmn
____________________________________
Lisa Smith, City Recorder