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Levelland adopts ban on bounce houses and stake-anchored tents in parks
Summary
On second reading the council approved Ordinance 1093 amending Chapter 12 to prohibit inflatable bounce houses and any tents or shade devices that require ground stakes, citing updated park rules and safety concerns.
The Levelland City Council on April 28 approved Ordinance 1093 on second reading to amend Chapter 12 (Parks and Lake Areas). The ordinance adds a prohibition against inflatable structures commonly called bounce houses and bars the construction or erection of tents or shade devices that require stakes be placed into the ground.
City staff said the updates are intended to reflect current park use and safety considerations. The ordinance passed unanimously on second reading; staff will incorporate the new prohibitions into park rules and enforcement procedures.
