Ordinance 1901 - Amends KCC 19-20 - Time Limit in Park StructuresORDINANCE NO. 1901
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-20 OF THE KALISPELL CITY CODE
SETTING FORTH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF PARK STRUCTURES,
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO CODIFY THE SAME.
WHEREAS, public areas should be accessible and usable by residents and the public at large;
and
WHEREAS, a cumulative 150 minute time limit on use of covered City park structures when a
permit or reservation is not in place reduces the likelihood of criminal activity
within the covered structures; and
WHEREAS, a cumulative 150 minute time limit on use of covered City park structures when a
pen -nit or reservation is not in place encourages equitable use of covered City park
structures by all members of the public; and
WHEREAS, in the best interests of the public to keep covered City park structures available for
equitable daytime use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 19-20 of the Kalispell City Code shall be and is hereby
amended by adding the following paragraphs:
E. Park Structures: Use of any and all covered City park structures
by any person be limited in time to no more than 150 cumulative
minutes of use within one calendar day. Any use of a covered City
park structure exceeding 150 cumulative minutes within a calendar
day requires that the user acquire a permit or reservation.
SECTION 2. Section 19-20 (E) and (F) shall be re -lettered to (F) and (G)
accordingly.
SECTION 3. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final
adoption by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 21 ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Almle Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
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