HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-105 Declaring as a Public Record Amendments Adopted by Ordinance 2023.038 MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL; DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD FILED
WITH THE TOWN CLERK THE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO.
2023.038, REVISIONS TO MARANA TOWN CODE TITLE 6 (ANIMAL CONTROL);
REVISING SECTION 6-1-1 (DEFINITIONS) TO ADD NEW DEFINITION OF DOG
PARK; REVISING SECTION 6-4-1(C)(4) (DOGS AT LARGE PROHIBITED;
EXCEPTIONS; CLASSIFICATION) TO REVISE DOG PARK EXCEPTION; ADDING
SECTION 6-4-4 (DOG PARK REGULATIONS) TO ADD DOG PARK REGULATIONS;
AND REVISING SECTION 6-7-2 (EVALUATION OF ANIMALS) TO ADD EXCEPTION
TO VICIOUS, AGGRESSIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE ANIMAL EVALUATION OR
INVESTIGATION IN DOG PARKS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA,ARIZONA,that the amendments to Marana Town Code Title 6 (Animal Con-
trol)adopted by Ordinance No. 2023.038,a copy of which is attached to and incorporated
in this resolution as Exhibit A and one paper copy and one electronic copy of which are
on file in the office of the Town Clerk, are hereby declared to be a public record and
ordered to remain on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 17th day of October, 2023.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
App. —
David L. Udall, Town Clerk J."irall, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105
Amendments to Marana Town Code, Title 6 "Animal Control"pursuant to Marana
Ordinance No. 2023.038
SECTION 1. Title 6 "Animal Control",Section 6-1-1 "Definitions" of the Marana
Town Code is hereby revised as follows (with additions shown with double-
underlining):
6-1-1 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply throughout this title unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise.
[No revisions to paragraphs A through K]
L. "Dog park" means any designated,fenced, off-leash dog area which allows
dogs to run freely and socialize with other dogs while being supervised by
their owners.
[No revisions to existing paragraphs L through CC which are hereby re-lettered
as paragraphs M through DD]
SECTION 2. Title 6 "Animal Control",Section 6-4-1 "Dogs at large
prohibited; exceptions;classification" of the Marana Town Code is hereby
revised as follows (with deletions shown with ctrilccouts):
6-4-1 Dogs at large prohibited;exceptions;classification
[No revisions to paragraphs A and B]
C. Dogs may be at large as an exception to this section under the
following circumstances:
1. While participating in field trials, obedience classes or kennel
club events, or while engaging in races approved by the Arizona
Racing Commission,provided that the dog is accompanied by and
under the control of the dog's owner or trainer.
2. While being used or trained for legal hunting or for control of
livestock.
3. While assisting a peace officer engaged in law enforcement
duties.
4. While within a county or town maintained temporary or
permanent dog park.
5. While acting as a service animal and assisting an individual with
a disability and only if the individual with a disability is unable
because of the disability to restrain the service animal by leash,
chain,rope,cord or similar device,or the use of a leash,chain,rope,
cord or similar device would interfere with the service animal's
safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the
service animal must be otherwise under the individual's control,by
voice control,signals or other effective means.
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-105
Amendments to Marana Town Code, Title 6 "Animal Control"pursuant to
Marana Ordinance No. 2023.038
[No revisions to paragraphs D through F]
SECTION 3. Title 6 "Animal Control" of the Marana Town Code is
hereby revised by adding new Section 6-4-4 "Dog park regulations" as
follows:
6-44 Dog park regulations
A. Dogs must be accompanied by their owner at all times within the dog
park.
B. Dogs must be restrained upon entering and exiting the dog park.
C. Dogs are to be removed by the owner from the dog park immediately
following any indication of aggressive behavior.
1. A town employee can require a dog to leave a designated dog park.
D. Dog owners are solely responsible for the conduct of their dogs at all
times.
E. Dog owners and all visitors to the dog parks enter at their own risk and
assume all risks related to their visit and use of the areas,including,but
not limited to,all dog bites and damage to personal property.
SECTION 4. Title 6 "Animal Control", Section 6-7-2 "Evaluation of
Animals" of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised as follows (with
additions shown with double-underlining):
6-7-2 Evaluation of animals
[No revisions to paragraphs A through D]
E. The town enforcement agent will not conduct an investigation
and or evaluation for bitin• incidents that occur in a do• .ark unless
it involves serious physical injury,as defined in A R S§13-105(39 to a
human being.
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