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 New Rochelle
 Code of Ordinances
 Part II. General Legislation
 Chapter 224. Parks

  § 224-9. Animals.  

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  • A. 
    Except for leashed and unleashed dogs in Ward Acres Park in full compliance with the requirements set forth in § 224-9B of this Chapter, the custody and control of any animal shall permit or allow such animal to go and/or remain in any public park or upon any park street or in the municipal marina. Any peace officer shall seize and impound any animals found in violation of this section, whether said animals are licensed or unlicensed.
    B. 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a dog shall allow or permit such dog to go and/or remain in Ward Acres Park except in full compliance with the following requirements:
    (1) 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a leashed or unleashed dog shall allow or permit such dog to go and/or to remain in Ward Acres Park without such person being in possession of a current New York State license issued to the owner of such dog (“State Dog License”) and without such dog having a tag for such State Dog License attached to its collar.
    (2) 
    No person, being the owner or having the custody and control of a leashed or unleashed dog, shall allow or permit such dog to go and/or to remain in the designated fenced-in dog run area in Ward Acres Park without such person being in possession of a current Ward Acres dog permit for such dog, issued to the owner of such dog by the City ("Ward Acres dog permit"), the annual fee for such Ward Acres Dog Permit being set forth in Chapter 133, Fees, of the City Code.
    [Amended 12-9-2008 by Ord. No. 223-2008]
    (3) 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a leashed or unleashed dog shall allow or permit such dog to go and/or to remain in Ward Acres Park without such person being in possession of a current rabies vaccination certificate for such dog.
    (4) 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a leashed or unleashed dog shall allow or permit such dog to go and/or to remain in Ward Acres Park at the same time as more than three other dogs which are also owned or under the custody and control of such person.
    (5) 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a leashed or unleashed dog shall allow or permit the feces of such dog to remain in Ward Acres Park.
    (6) 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a leashed or unleashed dog shall allow or permit such dog to go and/or to remain in Ward Acres Park between dusk and dawn.
    (7) 
    No person being the owner or having the custody and control of a dog shall allow or permit such dog to be unleashed outside the designed fenced-in dog run area in Ward Acres Park. In all areas of Ward Acres Park outside the designated fenced-in dog run area, dogs shall be restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length.
    [Amended 12-11-2007 by Ord. No. 290-2007]
    Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that this amendment shall take effect 4-1-2008.
    (8) 
    Ward Acres dog permit holders must fully comply with the City's Dog Park Rules and Regulations at all times. Those rules and regulations are kept on file with the Department of Parks and Recreation.
    [Added 3-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-54]
    C. 
    Ward Acres dog permit holders are subject to the procedures of § 188-5 of the New Rochelle City Code regarding suspension, revocation, and investigation.
    [Added 3-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-54]
    (1) 
    Upon receipt of a written complaint that alleges that a dog has attacked, has bitten another person or dog, is dangerous or aggressive, or that the person being the owner or having custody and control of a dog is violating park rules and regulations, the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, or his/her designee, shall send notice to the permit holder suspending the specific dog or dogs in question or suspending the dog park permit, preventing use of the dog park until after a hearing upon notice to the permit holder. Upon receipt of the notice of suspension, the permit holder shall have 10 calendar days to submit to the Commissioner a written request for a hearing to appeal the suspension. If a timely request for a hearing is made by the permit holder, then the Commissioner shall follow the procedures in § 188-5 and shall schedule a hearing. If such dog permit holder fails to timely request a hearing, then such dog park permit shall be suspended or revoked as indicated in the notice.
    (2) 
    After a hearing in accordance with § 188-5, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the permit for the individual dog in question, or an individual permit issued to a permit holder, or all dog park permits issued to the individual if, in the discretion of the Commissioner, the circumstances so justify. The Commissioner may also make determinations or recommendations regarding any future application for a dog park permit by the individual.
    (3) 
    A permit holder whose permit has been suspended may not reapply for a period of 90 days, except that upon a third violation of this chapter, all Ward Acres dog park permits issued to the individual will be revoked.
    (4) 
    Revoked or suspended permits are not eligible for refunds.
Amended 7-15-1968 by Ord. No. 211-1968; 1-16-2007 by Ord. No. 21-2007