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Cass County adopts ordinance to penalize unauthorized cliff‑jumping at France Park
Summary
After citing safety concerns about people jumping from cliffs into water at France Park, the Cass County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026‑14, which allows same‑day removal from the park, fines pursuant to existing subsections, and potential permanent trespass orders.
The Cass County Commissioners voted July 6 to adopt Ordinance 2026‑14 to strengthen enforcement at France Park following reports of unsafe cliff jumping and related safety incidents.
The Chair summarized the ordinance as adding enforcement options for people who "violate the rules of France Park against unauthorized jumping off of cliffs into a body of water" and said violators "shall be removed from the park for the day, maybe fine pursuant to subsection A and maybe permanently trespass from France Park." After the Chair asked for public comment and none was offered on that item, a commissioner moved to pass the ordinance; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Board members and staff also noted deputy patrols at France Park over the holiday weekend that appeared to deter unsafe activity. The ordinance changes take effect according to the county's ordinance adoption procedures and were intended to give deputies and park staff clearer enforcement authority.
