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Council reviews parks ordinance updates; members ask for stronger enforcement and clarified permits
Summary
City staff summarized proposed updates to the parks ordinance covering park hours, vehicle rules, permitted activities, hunting/fishing restrictions, permits for tournaments and special events, lighting controls, AED placement and surveillance; council members asked staff to consider adding monetary penalties and clearer enforcement procedures.
City parks staff and city manager outlined proposed updates to Palm Coast’s parks ordinance, and council members asked staff to clarify enforcement and penalties for violations. The presentation covered definitions of city parks, hours of operation, permitted and prohibited activities, event permitting, vehicle restrictions, and lighting controls.
James (staff member) explained that section 42-162 addresses hours of operation and general use and that the city manager is authorized to adopt administrative rules that supplement the code. He said some parks (for example, Long Creek and Waterfront Park) follow sunset-based hours and that Central Park…
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