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Legislative committee approves allowing dogs in select downtown parks with conditions
Summary
The Legislative Committee voted to amend city code to permit dogs in several downtown parks, subject to leash, licensing, vaccination and owner-responsibility rules; signage will be updated and enforcement may be by police or park staff. Individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the transcript.
The Legislative Committee voted to amend city code to allow dogs in several designated downtown parks, the chair announced after a committee discussion and a unanimous vote.
Committee members and presenters said the proposed change responds to increased dining and outdoor events downtown where patrons bring pets. The amendment—presented by staff and discussed by the chair and committee members—would permit dogs in listed casual-use parks (not playgrounds)…
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