[Ord. 752, Sept. 2010]
There is hereby established within the City of Collegedale a dog park for the purpose of allowing the off-leash exercise of dogs, provided that such dog is under the control of its owner or an attendant who is competent and knowledgeable relative to the behavior of said dog(s).
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(1) 
ATTENDANT
A person eighteen (18) years or older who brings a dog to the dog park. Such person is expected to be competent and knowledgeable relative to the behavior of, and have control over, said dog(s) at all times while at or inside the facility.
(2) 
DOG PARK
An enclosed fence facility designated by the City of Collegedale for the purpose of allowing dogs, under the control of their owner or attendant, to exercise and socialize off-leash.
(3) 
OWNER
Any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping or harboring one (1) or more dogs. A dog shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered for seven (7) consecutive days or more. An owner is deemed an attendant for the purposes of this chapter.
(4) 
VICIOUS DOG
The definition of a "vicious dog" as used in this chapter, shall be:
(a) 
Any dog with a known history of attacks to people or other domestic animals which, when unleashed in a vicious or terrorizing manner, approaches any person in an apparent attitude of attack, or which behaves in a manner that (in the opinion and investigation of the animal control officer and/or any police officer) a reasonable person would believe poses a serious and unjustified imminent threat of physical injury or death to a person or companion animal.
(b) 
Any dog owned or harbored primarily or in the past for the purpose of dog fighting or any dog trained for dog fighting.
(c) 
Exceptions. Not withstanding anything herein to the contrary, no dog shall be considered a vicious dog:
(i) 
If a dog has bitten or attacked a person who was committing criminal trespass or other tort upon premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
(ii) 
If another animal or if a child was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog.
(iii) 
If a domestic animal was injured while the dog was working as a hunting dog, herding dog or predator control dog on the property of or under the control of its owner, and the injury was to a species or type of domestic animal appropriate to the work of the dog.
(iv) 
If the dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an attack or an assault.
(v) 
If, in performing its duties as a military, correctional or police-owned dog, a dog shall not be considered vicious if the dog attacks or injures a person or domestic animal.
(vi) 
If the dog was reacting to pain or injury, or was protecting itself, its kennel or its offspring.
(5) 
VISUAL CONTROL
The attendant can see the dog(s) and is within seventy-five feet (75') of the dog(s) at all times.
(6) 
VOICE CONTROL
The attendant is within seventy-five feet (75') of the dog(s), is able to control and recall the dog(s) at all times, and is not allowing the dog(s) to fight with other dogs. A dog under voice control must immediately come to the attendant when so commanded.
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The city manager shall have authority to control the dog park and to make reasonable rules for its operation that are consistent with this chapter. The dog park will be operated year-round on a daily basis from sunrise to sunset, unless closed for maintenance or severe weather.
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(1) 
The attendant must ensure that their dog(s) are legally licensed and have documentation that their dog's vaccinations are up to date.
(2) 
Current license and vaccination tags must be displayed on the dog's collar.
(3) 
All dogs shall be free of contagious or infectious diseases, be parasite-free both externally and internally, and have no visible wounds or injuries.
(4) 
No more than two (2) dogs per attendant are allowed in the dog park.
(5) 
The attendant of the dog(s) must be inside the enclosed dog park and have visual and voice control of their dog(s) at all times.
(6) 
Dogs shall not be left unattended at or inside the facility.
(7) 
All dogs must be wearing a collar, however spiked, choke, and gentle-leader style electronic collars are not permitted.
(8) 
The attendant of any dog(s) using the facility must have in his possession a leash that must be attached to said dog(s) when outside the facility area.
(9) 
The attendant must fill in any holes dug at the facility by their dog(s).
(10) 
The attendant must remove their dog(s) when they become engaged in excessive barking or are fighting with other dogs.
(11) 
The attendant of dogs using the facility must use a suitable container to promptly remove any feces deposited by their dog(s) and properly dispose of such waste material in designated receptacles.
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While inside the facility, children six (6) to eighteen (18) years of age shall be accompanied by an adult who is solely responsible for the child's proper behavior and safety. Such children are not permitted to excite or antagonize any dogs using the facility by any means including, but not limited to, shouting, screaming, waving their arms, throwing objects, running at or chasing dogs. Children under six (6) years of age are prohibited from entering the dog park.
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To ensure the safety of the dogs and attendants the following are not permitted at the dog park:
(1) 
Animals that are not dogs.
(2) 
Dogs under the age of four (4) months.
(3) 
Female dogs when in heat.
(4) 
Dogs deemed to be vicious, or who have a previous history of aggressive behavior toward other animals or humans.
(5) 
The use of bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards and similar types of exercise equipment.
(6) 
Motorized vehicles and devices, except for wheelchairs for the disabled.
(7) 
Glass bottles and similar breakable containers.
(8) 
Alcoholic beverages.
(9) 
Smoking
(10) 
Food of any type, including dog biscuits/treats.
(11) 
Professional dog trainers may not use the facility in conjunction with the operation of their business.
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Users of the dog park shall comply with all rules and regulations governing the use of the facility. The owner and/or attendant is responsible for and liable for all injuries and damages caused by their dog(s). Use of the dog park shall constitute the implied consent of the dog owner and/or attendant to all conditions of this chapter and shall constitute a waiver of liability to the City of Collegedale to the extent allowed by applicable law. As such, users of the dog park agree and undertake to protect, indemnify, defend, and hold the City of Collegedale harmless for any injury or damage caused by or to their dog(s) during any time that said dog(s) is unleashed at the facility.
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A person found to be in violation of this chapter and/or the dog park rules established by the city manager is subject to removal from the facility and may be prohibited from future use of the dog park. A violation of the provisions of this chapter is unlawful and will be punished in accordance with the general penalty provisions of the municipal code.