Ordinance - 2013 - 688 - Amending Title 4/Animals At Large - 02/12/2013 ORDINANCE NO. 688
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO,
AMENDING TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 2 AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, INSERTING REGULATIONS FOR
ANIMALS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle determines the need to provide for regulations of
animals on public property for the safety of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle desires to establish animal friendly areas within
specific areas of public property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle is authorized to enact ordinances enforceable by
fine and infraction penalty under I.C. § 50-302.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, Ada County, Idaho;
Section 1: That Title 4, Chapter 5, Section 1 of the Eagle City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
4-5-1: RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED:
Any person or persons keeping, harboring, possessing, caring for, or having any custodial
duties over any animal that is found at large upon the streets, alleys, or any other public
place or upon any other premises without the consent of the person in possession of such
premises, within the city, is responsible for such animal being at large and is in violation
of this section, unless:
A. Such animal is controlled by a leash not exceeding eight feet (8') in length_
B. Such animal is confined in a motor vehicle; or
C. When such animal is in the immediate care and control of a competent and responsible
attendant within a municipal park facility specifically designated to allow such off-leash
use.
-A violation of this section shall be an infraction as set forth in section 4-5-4-2.
Section 2: That Title 4, Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Eagle City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
4-5-2: NUISANCE:
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It shall be unlawful for any person or persons keeping, harboring, possessing, controlling,
caring for or having any custodial duties over any animal to fail to exercise proper care
and control of such animal to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance. Such person or
persons shall be guilty of allowing such animal to become a public nuisance when the
animal:
A. Makes excessive, continuous, or untimely barking or other noise; or
B. Molests pedestrians or chases motor vehicles; or
C. Trespasses upon public or private property in such a manner as to damage the
property; or
D. Discharges feces upon public property or private property without the consent of the
owner of such property unless the material is immediately removed; or
E. Is repeatedly at large.
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1. If animals are allowed, the owner or custodian of the animal must comply
2. The city council may, by resolution, allow animal exhibitions or shows in
3. Horses or other livestock are not permitted in city parks.
E. Where city signs are so posted in a city park, play field or other property, all dogs must be on
leash not exceeding eight feet (8') in length-. No animal shall be taken upon or allowed to be
upon the premises of any city owned, leased,subject to a city held right of way or easement,
right of way easement held by the city, natural area, park, playground or play field park where
designated as prohibited.
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1. If animals are allowed,the owner or custodian of the animal must comply with all
animal regulations of the city park, play field or other property.
2. The city council may, by resolution, allow animal exhibitions or shows in city parks and
establish rules and regulations governing animals when allowed in any city owned, leased or
maintained beach, natural area, park, playground or play field park or play field.
3. Horses or other livestock are not permitted in city parks.
A violation of this section shall be an infraction as set forth in section 4-5-4-2.
GI4. This section shall not apply to:
1. Police officers and their service animals during the official performance of their duties;
2. Handlers of search and rescue animals during the official performance of their duties;
or
3. Persons with disabilities utilizing assistance animals.
Section 3: This ordinance or summary thereof in compliance with Idaho Code §
50-901A, shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take
effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication.
I Adopted by the Eagle City Council, Eagle, Idaho, this/,'f/t day of &I/6012013.
CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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Mayor
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City Clerk/Treasurer ; °° •
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ORDINANCE NO. 688
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO,
AMENDING TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 2 AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE. INSERTING REGULATIONS FOR
ANIMALS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
WHIRFAS, the City of Eagle deter:nit= the need to provide for regulations of
animals on public property for the safety of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle desires to establish animal friendly areas within
specific areas of public property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagle is authorized to enact ordinances enforceable by
fine and infraction penalty under I.C. § 50-302.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, Ada County, Idaho;
Section ] : That Title 4. Chapter 5, Section 1 of the Eagle City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
4-5-1: RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED:
Any person or persons keeping, harboring, possessing, caring for, or having any custodial
duties over any animal that is found at large upon the streets, alleys, or any other public
place or upon any other premises without the consent oldie person in possession of such
premises, within the city, is responsible for such animal being at large and is in violation
of this section, unless:
A. Such animal is controlled by a leash not exceeding eight feet (8') in length,
B. Such animal is confined in a motor vehicle; or
C. When such animal is in the immediate care and control of a competent and responsible
attendant withinu 3c ! I u g
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A violation of_this section shall be an infraction a$sct forth in scene/14-5-4-2.
Section 2; ' That Title 4, Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Eagle City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
4-5-2: NUISANCE:
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons keeping, harboring, possessing,cone
caring for or having any custodial duties over any animal to fail to exercise proper care
and control of such animal to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance. Such person or
persons shall be guilty of allowing such animal to become a public nuisance when the
animal:
A. Makes excessive, continuous, co untimely barking or other noise; gi
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