HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1596 Allow Slacklining in City ParksORDINANCE NO. 1596 (2014 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING SECTION
12.24.150 OF CHAPTER 12.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
SLACKLINING IN CITY PARKS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approved a pilot program
on August 2, 2008 allowing slacklining in a designated area of Meadow Park by adopting a
resolution to temporarily suspend enforcement of Section 12.24.150 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission took public testimony on August 21,
2013, addressing the acceptance of the slacklining program and the desire to expand to
designated areas within all City parks; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission created a sub - committee to review
modified text of the proposed documents in response to public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend proposed
ordinance revisions allowing slacklining in all City parks, as defined, to City Council on
February 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Tree Committee voted to recommend proposed
ordinance revisions allowing slacklining in all City parks, as defined, to City Council on
February 18, 2013; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 12.24.150 F of Chapter 12.24 of the Municipal Code (Protection of
Trees), of the Tree Regulations of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
12.24.150 Tree Protection; Slacklining Regulations
F. Slacklining shall be allowed in City parks, but not in City open space areas, as follows
1. For the purposes of this ordinance the
slacklining is therefore prohibited in them:
a. Community Gardens
b. Damon - Garcia Sports Fields
c. Historic Jack House and Gardens
d. Laguna Lake Golf Course
e. Mission Plaza
f. All Open Space areas
g. All Mini Parks
following are not considered City parks and
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2. At all times slacklining shall require the following tree protections:
a. Protection shall be placed between slackline and tree of sufficient thickness to
protect the tree from wear damage (e.g., carpet, cardboard, towels, felt padding,
etc.).
b. Protection shall be at least 10 inches wide so the entire anchor (minimum 1 inch
of material) is prevented from contacting the tree.
c. Protection shall wrap all the way around the tree.
d. Protection shall not be attached to the "anchor" (i.e. knotted portion), so if the
anchor were to move, the bark would not be affected.
e. All anchors shall be attached in a manner so that the slackline is no more than 4
feet above the ground when in use.
3. Slacklines shall not:
a. Be attached to trees less than 12 inches in diameter at attach point.
b. Cross walkways, sidewalks, bike paths, streams, or drainage areas.
c. Interfere or displace any existing activities planned for or occurring in parks.
d. Be left unattended or remain affixed to any tree overnight.
e. Be attached to trees adjacent to group activity areas, picnic areas, and or play
equipment.
f. Be attached between anything other than trees.
4. Slacklining shall be allowed only during daylight hours and lines shall at all times when
affixed to any city tree be designated with ribbons or streamers attached thereto for
visibility.
SECTION 2. Ordinance number 1544 (2010 Series) is hereby amended and superseded
to the extent inconsistent herewith.
SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council members
voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in The
Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect at
the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
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INTRODUCED on the 18th day of February 2014, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 18th day of March 2014, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Carpenter and Smith,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Jan 1 Vtx
ATTEST:
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City Clerk i
APPROVED AS T M:
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I istine Dietrick
City Attorney