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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9.68.170 AND 9.68.220 AND ADDING
SECTIONS 9.68.230 AND 9.68.240
OF THE CENTRAL POINT MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT NUDITY AND SMOKING IN DESIGNATED PARK AREAS
Recitals:
A. The existing code does not prohibit dogs from areas extensively used for active
child and youth play.
B. The existing code does not distinguish where smoking is prohibited in the park
system.
C. In order to maintain healthy atmospheres for the youth of Central Point in the
parks, certain areas that are dominated by youth will be smoke free.
D. The citizens of Central Point want the park system to remain nudity free.
E. Words liaed t#reugh are to be deleted and words in bold are added.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 9.68.170 of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended to read:
9.68.170 - Dogs in Parks
Dogs shall be allowed in parks on leash only (not to exceed six feet in length)
with the exception of designated dog parks. Any excrement created by an animal
shall be immediately removed by the owner. Some areas in parks may be
designated to prohibit dogs and will be posted accordingly. Dogs are prohibited
from memorials, playgrounds and spray parks. (Ord. 1S99 §1 (part), 2007)
Section 2. Section 9.68.220 of the Central Point Municipal Code is amended to read:
9.68.220 Penalty Public Nudity
It is unlawful for any person regardless of age to expose his or her genitals
while in a public park. This includes the water features in parks and is
specifically implemented for the purposes of ensuring a hygienic
environment for all patrons.
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Section 3. The following Section 9.68.230 is added to the Central Point Municipal Code:
9.68.230 Smoking
Smoking will be prohibited in designated areas within the parks. This
prohibition will include all areas where children play, including
playgrounds, play equipment, tennis and basketball courts and will include
memorials.
Section . The following Section 9.68.240 is added to the Central Point Municipal Code:
9.68.240 Penalty
Violation of this chapter shall be punishable under the general penalty
section 1.16.
Passed by the Council ad signed by me in authentication of its passage this
day of STI 2012.
Council President Bruce Dingler
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