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Council reviews Article 14 update for parks: e-bikes, balloons, alcohol permits and photo rules
Summary
The Department of Recreation & Parks and administration briefed the council on proposed Article 14 updates to align definitions with state law (e-bikes, scooters), strengthen environmental protections (no helium/Mylar balloons), clarify director discretion on permits and codify photo and fundraising policies for parks.
The County Council examined proposed changes to Article 14 of the county code on Feb. 10, a set of amendments intended to modernize park rules and codify long-standing practices.
Administration staff said the revisions align local definitions for e-bikes, scooters and drones with state law, add environmental restrictions (including a prohibition on helium/Mylar balloons at regional parks) and clarify the Park…
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