Title 11 PEACE, MORALS, AND SAFETY
Chapter 11.44 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
The sections or subsections of Chapter 11.44 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code identified below shall be amended in the manner shown, with red bold italicized text representing added language, strikethrough text representing removed language and bold italicized text representing language that has been moved within the section. All unmarked text shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect:
Section 11.44.060.A.
A. Hitch, fasten, lead, drive or let loose any animal or fowl of any kind; provided, that this shall not apply to a dog in compliance with Sections 11.44.100 or 11.44.110 herein, or a cat when led by a cord or chain, not more than six feet long; Section 11.44.100 Definitions. Dogs in Parks and Recreation Areas.
For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
A. “City Dog Park” means any public park or recreation area designated by City signage as a dog park that allows Dog Owners to let their dogs off-leash, given they are in compliance with this Chapter.
B. “Dog Owner” means any person owning, or having the control, custody, or care of, any dog.
Section 11.44.110 Dogs in Parks and Recreation Areas.
A. No Dog Owner No person owning, or having the control or care of, any dog shall bring asuch dog (except a guide dog leading a blind person) into or upon a public park or recreation area, excluding City Dog Parks, nor shall any such person otherwise suffer or permit any such dog to enter or remain in a public park or recreation area, excluding City Dog Parks, unless such dog is led by a cord or chain not more than six feet long or one or both of the following exceptions applies:
1. The dog has been specially trained and certified by an accredited service dog organization and is being used by blind and/or disabled persons to aid and guide the blind and/or otherwise disabled person(s) in their movements; or
2. The dog’s presence in the public park or recreation area is authorized in writing by the City Manager or designee, such as in the context of a dog training class or dog show.
B. Dog Owners shall clean up any feces of their dog immediately and dispose of it in a sanitary manner whenever their dog has defecated.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no dog that is sick, in heat, or injured, or which displays aggressive behavior toward other dogs or humans is permitted in any public park or recreation area.
D. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no dogs shall be permitted on the grounds of the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater unless authorized by the City Manager or designee.
E. The City Council shall have the authority to amend this section by resolution.
Section 11.44.120 Dogs in City Dog Parks.
All users of City Dog Parks shall comply with the following:
A. All dogs must be spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility from a California licensed veterinarian with the following exceptions:
1. Dogs with high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death if spayed or neutered, due to age or infirmity. Dog Owners must obtain written confirmation from a California licensed veterinarian.
2. Animals recognized and registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), or other national registries.
3. Dogs used by law enforcement or the military for law enforcement, military, or rescue activities.
4. Dogs that have been specially trained and certified by an accredited service dog organization and are being used by blind and/or otherwise disabled persons to aid and guide the blind and/or otherwise disabled person(s) in their movements.
B. Dogs must be at least four months of age, vaccinated for rabies, and currently licensed by the County’s animal control authority.
C. No dog that is sick, in heat, or injured, or which displays aggressive behavior toward other dogs or humans is permitted.
D. Dogs must be at all times in the care, custody and control of a Dog Owner who is 13 years or older. Any Dog Owner under 13 years of age must be accompanied by and be under the direct supervision of an adult 18 years or older.
E. No more than two dogs per Dog Owner shall be permitted at any one time.
F. All dogs must be kept within 50 feet of their Dog Owner and be under the voice control of their Dog Owner at all times if not on leash.
G. Dog Owners shall clean up any feces of their dog immediately and dispose of it in a sanitary manner whenever their dog has defecated.
H. Dog Owners must prevent their dogs from digging. Any holes created must be returned to their previous undisturbed state by the Dog Owner.
I. No food or treats of any kind shall be permitted.
J. The City Council shall have the authority to amend this section by resolution.
Section 11.44.130. Violations
Any person violating this Chapter shall, for each separate violation, be subject to: (a) a fine in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for a first violation; (b) a fine in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars for a second violation within a twelve-month period from the date of the first violation; and (c) a fine in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars for the third violation within a twelve-month period from the date of the first violation. The fine for a fourth and any subsequent violations within a twelve-month period from the date of the first violation shall be one thousand dollars.