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Council approves parks code changes on first reading to restrict camping, fireworks, drones and off-road vehicles
Summary
The Town Council on Oct. 21 voted unanimously on first reading to amend Chapter 14 to add new park rules intended to improve safety and protect facilities.
The Town Council on Oct. 21 voted unanimously on first reading to amend Chapter 14 of the town code and create a consolidated set of park rules and regulations intended to improve safety and protect facilities.
Ordinance 12-25 creates new sections (proposed Sections 14-75 through 14-87) that add or clarify prohibitions and enforcement tools for town parks, including vehicle use, open flames, swimming in non-designated ponds, improper use of picnic tables, camping, alcohol and intoxication, fireworks and explosives, posted park hours and noise disturbances. The ordinance passed on a motion and second; the council voted "aye" and the motion carried unanimously.
The nut of the change: Town staff said the last…
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