Dog Park and Dog Rules: Definitions

For purposes of this article: “Adult dog” means a dog over twelve months of age. “Dangerous dog” means any dog that, without provocation, attacks a person or animal. A dog’s breed shall not be considered in determining whether or not it is dangerous. “Dog park” means an enclosed area within a County park that has been designated for use as an off-leash dog area or a park for the exclusive use of dogs and their handlers, and listed in the facility schedule in this article. “Enforcement Officer” means a police officer or animal control officer. “Handler” means the person who brought the dog to the dog park and is responsible for the dog. The handler shall either be the owner of the dog or a responsible person that has been permitted by the owner to bring the dog to the dog park. “Mobility device” means a device used by individuals with mobility impairment for the purpose of locomotion. A mobility device may be powered by the individual or some other source. PARKS AND RECREATION § 15-78 “Off-leash area” means the fenced, secured section where the dog is allowed to exercise and train without a leash. “On-leash area” means any area not included inside the fenced and secured dog park section, the transition areas between the park, or a handler’s vehicle and the off- leash area. “Puppy” means a dog between birth and twelve months of age. “Shared-use or multi-use park” means a park that has playground equipment, an athletic playing field, or any other use that attracts children and also has a designated dog park on the same property. (2009, ord 09-113, sec 1.) 15-78