2018-715 ORDINANCE NO. 2018 — 715
An ordinance revising Janesville's Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
ordinance.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section I: Chapter 12.60.210 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.60.210 Pets Prohibited
A. No person or persons, being the owner or owners, or having
possession, custody or control of any dog or cat shall permit the same
to be in any park or city golf course from May 15 to September 15 each
year, or in any playground or school ground at any time. This
regulation applies whether the pet is running at large or is on a leash,
or otherwise under the control of any person. This regulation is in
addition to all other regulations relating to dogs.
B. The riding or leading of beasts of burden upon public property, except
streets, that have not been specifically provided for such purpose, is
prohibited.
C. Dogs and cats may be present, throughout the year but only during
such hours that the park is lawfully open to the public, in those
specifically signed park "Pet Exercise/Training Areas", which the Parks
Director, from time to time, so designates with Council approval. Dogs
and cats permitted in such areas shall, at all times, be under the
effective control of the owner/possessor, but no leash is required.
D. Dogs and cats may be present, throughout the year but only during
such hours that the park is lawfully open to the public, and with prior
approval from the Parks Director at special events that would allow for
the showcasing of said animals available for adoption to the public.
ADOPTED: March 26, 2018 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Conley
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
Farrell X
Mark A. eitag, City Manager Gruber X
Jorgensen X
AUE � Marklein X
Williams X
7//� Wolfe X
David T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
im Wellnitz, Assistan ty Attorney
Proposed by: Parks Director
Prepared by: Parks Division