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Council introduces ordinance to require dogs be leashed in borough parks
Summary
Ordinance 2025-23 was introduced to amend borough code to require dogs to be leashed in parks; council passed the measure on first reading and scheduled a public hearing two weeks from the meeting.
The council introduced Ordinance 2025-23 to amend Chapter 64 of the borough code to require that dogs remain leashed in public parks.
A sponsor said the code lacked a leash requirement and cited complaints about dogs running on lawns and disturbing children. The ordinance was moved and seconded, passed on first reading, and the council set a public hearing for two weeks from tonight’s meeting at 7:30 p.m., after which the ordinance will return for further consideration.
Council members agreed the change was intended to protect children and park users. No amendments were offered during the introduction and first-reading vote.
