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Borough of Glen Rock, NJ
Bergen County
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[Added 5-16-2018 by Ord. No. 1786]
The designated dog park maintained by the Borough of Glen Rock in conjunction with the Glen Rock Dog Park nonprofit shall be governed by the provisions of this section in the interest of the health and safety of all residents, visitors, public and the animals using the Borough's dog park.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DESIGNATED DOG PARK
Fenced-in dog run areas specified by signage within the Borough of Glen Rock, including but not limited to the dog park located at 390 Doremus Avenue.
DOG LICENSE
A current license issued by a governmental authority that represents that a dog has a valid, unexpired rabies inoculation.
HANDLER
An individual at least 18 years of age who is responsible for dog(s) while at the dog park. This individual may or may not be the owner of the dog(s).
A. 
Hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
B. 
Use at your own risk.
C. 
Dogs are the only animals permitted within the dog park. Dogs younger than four months are not permitted. All dogs must be spayed or neutered.
D. 
Dogs must be leashed at all times except within the fenced-in area.
E. 
No spiked, pronged or choke collars are allowed.
F. 
All dogs must wear a valid dog license and be current on vaccinations.
G. 
Dog handlers are responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of their dog at all times. No more than two dogs per handler allowed at one time.
H. 
Handlers must be in control of their dog at all times. Do not leave your dog unattended.
I. 
No aggressive dogs allowed. Dogs must be removed from the park at the first sign of aggression.
J. 
Do not bring ill dogs into the dog park.
K. 
Handlers are required to clean up after their dog. Waste bags are to be supplied by dog handlers and disposed of properly in receptacles.
L. 
No children under age eight allowed inside the fence. An adult must accompany all children.
M. 
No food of any kind is permitted.
N. 
No smoking is allowed.
O. 
The Borough, without prior notice, may close the park for maintenance.
P. 
All dog bites must be reported to the Glen Rock Police Department.
Q. 
Dog handlers who fail to comply with the above rules and regulations may receive a summons.
The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works and/or the Borough Administrator shall promulgate additional regulations as are necessary to address health and safety concerns. A copy of such regulations promulgated by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works and/or the Borough Administrator, as modified or amended, shall be available for public inspection at the Office of the Borough Clerk during regular business hours.
The Borough of Glen Rock Police Department, Animal Control Officers and the Board of Health or their designee(s) shall enforce this article. Failure to comply with the regulations established for the use of the dog parks may result in the issuance of a summons in accordance with this article.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not in excess of $100 for each violation and/or imprisonment for not more than six months.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict with this article are hereby repealed as to said inconsistencies or conflicts.
If any provision or portion of a provision of this article is held to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal or state law, or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the article and chapter shall not be invalidated.