Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Dog leash requirements and dog parks
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 0003-26, requiring dogs to be leashed off their owner's property, with exceptions for dog parks, vehicles, and law enforcement canines. Jones Park was added to the dog-park list, and park rules violations are now clearly enforceable.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Violations could bring forfeiture judgments in municipal court.
✅Who benefits
Dog owners gain clarity on leash rules and a new dog park option at Jones Park.
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