City of Florissant, MO ARTICLE XIII Dog Play Area [1]

[1] Editor's Note — Ord. no. 7188 §2, adopted August 10, 2005, stated that the mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Florissant dog park club for the purpose of defining the rights and obligations of the dog park club with respect to its obligations to the city and its right to utilize the city parks.

Section 245.660 Dog Play Area.

[Ord. No. 7188 §§1 — 2, 8-10-2005]

An area of Duchesne Park is hereby designated for off-leash dog use so long as the Director of Parks and Recreation determines that there is a need for such an area and that it can be maintained so as to not create a nuisance. The area shall be known as a "Dog Play Area".

Section 245.670 Registration Tags.

[Ord. No. 7188 §§1 — 2, 8-10-2005]

Only dogs registered with the Florissant Dog Park Club through the Finance Department shall be permitted to use the Dog Play Area. The registration fee shall be determined by the Florissant Dog Club in accordance with an agreement with the City. A dog tag reflecting registration with the Florissant Dog Park Club shall be worn by the dog and it shall be inscribed with "Florissant Dog Club" and the year of issuance to indicate that the dog is permitted to use the Dog Play Area.

Section 245.680 Regulations.

[Ord. No. 7188 §§1 — 2, 8-10-2005]

A. Only dogs currently registered with the Florissant Dog Park Club through the issuance of a tag by the City of Florissant shall be entitled to use the Dog Park Play Area in Duchesne Park.

B. The following regulations shall govern the Florissant Dog Park:

1. Hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.

2. Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damage caused by their dogs.

3. Dog feces (and/or dog waste) must be cleaned up by owners.

4. All dogs must be on-leash until inside fenced area.

5. Dog owners must carry a leash at all times, closely supervise their dogs and at no time may the owner leave the fenced area without his/her dog(s).

6. Limit three (3) dogs per owner in the off-leash area.

7. Gates must be kept closed except for entering or exiting the "off-leash (i.e. Dog Park) area".

8. Dogs must wear current Florissant Dog Club Tag and up-to-date rabies vaccination tags.

9. Dogs must be under voice control at all times.

10. Owners must stop dog from digging and must fill any holes caused by their dogs.

11. Remove pinch and spike collars prior to entering the fenced "off-leash" area.

12. No children under ten (10) years of age allowed, older children must be under strict adult supervision.

13. The dog park may be periodically closed for Police canine training.

14. Police K-9 equipment may be used by members of the Dog Park, with prior consent from K-9 officers. K-9 equipment not to be used by Dog Park will be secured by K-9 officers.

15. Professional trainers may not use the park for conduct of their business.

16. The following are not allowed in the fenced "off-leash" area:

a. Dogs in heat;

b. Bull Terrier (Pit Bull) or Bull Terrier (Pit Bull) Mixed Breeds;

c. Aggressive dogs;

d. Dogs that are ill or injured;

e. Puppies under six (6) months of age;

f. Animals other than dogs;

g. Alcoholic beverages, food, dog treats, rawhide or glass containers; and

h. Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or blades, or any motorized devices, except wheelchairs.

Section 245.690 Violation Provision.

[Ord. No. 7188 §§1 — 2, 8-10-2005]

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions and regulations set forth above will be subject to eviction from the Dog Park Area or from the Park entirely in addition to the penalties prescribed in Section 100.080 of the Florissant Code of Ordinances. Violators of any of the regulations and provisions set forth herein may also be subject to having the Dog Park License revoked by the Florissant Dog Park Club.