HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1494ORDINANCE NO. 1494
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE DOG PARK
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: APPLICABILITY
1. This Ordinance shall apply in the City of Fairhope Dog Park. These rules are for
the protection and safety for all dogs and their people. Please be courteous and do
not allow unacceptable behavior to ruin the fun for others, dog or person. Failure
to abide by these rules may result in loss of privileges.
SECTION II: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
DOG PARK.
2. Enter at your own and your dog(s) risk.
3. The City of Fairhope accepts no liability for loss, damages of any human or dog
while visiting the park.
4. No children under the age of 16 are permitted in the park without direct adult
supervision.
5. No one is allowed to run with dogs and should not shout or scream at dogs in the
park.
6. Puppies must be at least 4 months old.
7. No more than two (2) dogs per handler allowed.
8. All dogs must have visible current rabies tags, be current on all vaccinations and
have a City of Fairhope pet license.
9. Dogs must be leashed when entering or exiting the park and owners should carry
a leash at all times.
10. Dogs that are ill may not enter the park.
11. Flea treatment is highly recommended.
12. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the park. Dogs who show any type of
aggression must be immediately leashed and removed from the park.
13. No treats or toys allowed.
14. No people food allowed.
15. No smoking allowed.
16. No spike, choke or pinch collars allowed.
17. No female dogs in heat allowed.
18. Intact males must be closely supervised.
19. Always clean up after yourself and your dog, bags and receptacles are provided.
(Section 5-10 (b) of the Fairhope Code of Ordinances)
Ordinance No. 1494
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SECTION III. SEVERABILITY
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable,
and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such ruling shall not
affect any other paragraphs and sections, since the same would have been enacted by the
municipality council without the incorporation of any such unconstitutional phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its due adoption and publication as
required by law.
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ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2013