Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 12.60 Relating to Compliance with Signs in Public Parks
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading, an Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 12.60 relating to compliance with signs in public parks.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on second reading, an Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 12.60 relating to compliance with signs in public parks.
Staff Contact:
Amy Stull, Park Stewardship Supervisor, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8258
Presenter(s):
Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Background and Analysis did not change from first to second reading.
Park Rangers are responsible for enforcing park rules, which they are very successful in achieving using education and voluntary compliance. Even so, it is preferable to have the park rules reflected in the OMC should someone have questions about their legal authority.
Modeled after the Washington State Parks Washington Administration Code 352-32-215 (Compliance with Signs), this Ordinance will add compliance with posted signs to OMC Chapter 12.60. As specialty parks, such as off leash dog and mountain biking, are developed now and in the future, rules specifically for those areas will be legally addressed without having to further modify the OMC. In addition, temporary signage regarding closures due to safety or other unique situations will also have legal standing.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no known concerns related to this item.
Options:
1. Move to approve an Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 12.60 relating to compliance with signs in public parks.
2. Do not approve an Ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 12.60 relating to compliance with signs in public parks, which would require modification to the OMC for multiple ...
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