HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1214ORDINANCE NO. 1214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.01 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL RELATING TO
PARKS / TRAILS MANAGEMENT.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 11.01 of the City of Palm Desert, California, Municipal Code
be and the same shall be amended as shown on Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published once in The Desert Sun, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County of Riverside and
circulated within the City of Palm Desert, and the same shall be in force and effect thirty
(30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held this 24th day of June, 2010, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, FERGUSON, KELLY, SPIEGEL, and FINERTY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CINDY FINE , MAYOR
ATTEST:
RAC ELLE D. KLASS J, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1214
Access with dogs: (cash
requirements
Access with dogs
i
Collection of animal fecal
matter
Cross-countrN travel
:access with bicNcles i
motorized -vehicle use of
trails
Non -motorized commercial
recreation acti%ities /
conq►etitiNe recreation
events
Bold Italic = additions
Strike )w = deletions
EXHIBIT `(A"
Section 11,01.120(A):
5. lloiii e or Adams lmtk Homme-Adams Park mid-C thuilla Hills Park afe is
designated as an "under immediate \ oice control" 4wiltties fac•ilitj% Leashes are
required on the homestead Trail and Gabby Hayes Trail which emanate from
Homme-Adams Park and C-ahuilla Hills Park, re_sItec•tively;
Section 11.01.120(A):
0. Dugs arc prohibited in the Randall Henderson ti-ail on all trails and areas in
the Santa Rosa .Mountains except the Homestead Trail, Gabhy Hates Trail, and
segment of the 1/opalong Cassidy Trail c•onnec•ting these two trails. This
prohibition does not apple to ser•vic•e animals acc•ompatrt•ing persons with a
disability.
Section 11.01.120(11):
It is the mandatory duty ofall persons owning, possessing, ill control of' or
otherwise responsible fur it dog, cat or an equine animal in a city park or other
recreation area of the city to promptly collect, pick up and remove all fecal matter
left behind by said animal in or upon the park or other recreation area of the city:
but this section shall not apply to guide dogs fix blind or disabled persons. (Ord.
1004 1 (part). 2004-, Orcl. 7� 1 �, l (part), 1994: Ord. 750 1 (part), 1994)
Add ne\\ Subsection to 1 1.01.080--Prohibited conduct generally. as tullo\%S:
Section 11.01.080(1)
Cross-country travel is In•ohibited in the .Santa Rosa :Mountains from January I
through September 30, and allowed from October I through December 3/.
Cross-country travel is defined as travel off authori ed trails. During the period i
when cross-country travel is prohibited, individuals may venture no more than 50 1
feet from centerline of trails on either side for purposes of'resting, nature study,
or other similar activities, this use does not constitute cross-country travel.
Holders of permits issued for research and e.rtentled stmny are exempt ft•om the
(TOSS-00I1/111.1 'ohihitlon.
Section I I.01.080(A):
\1 ithin the limits of any public park or recreation arca of the city. no person shall
ride or drive any horse or other anilllal. or propel any vehicle, cycle or automobile,
except at it place especially designated and provided for such purpose. Bic}7cles are
prohibited j•ear-round fr•onl traveling cross-country in the Santa Rosa
:Mountains; travel b}• such c•onvcJance is restricted to authorized trails.
Section 11.01.060: -- --
\u person shall hold. conduct, participate in. attend or address any meeting,
ui _a:uied �-mtlw! inu, or a,;entblage, group picnic. celebration, parade, sell ice or
e\cr,�i,c. or tl"i;t\ or nwre person,, in any park or recreation arca \\ithout it %�Ilttcn j
permit granted by the Lill CCtUl a5 pro\ tiled herein. Competitive recreation events on
or off trails in the Santa Roca .Mountains, including the use of developed
tratlheadl' in association with a competitive event, are prohibited.