Consent Agenda - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
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Second Reading
Amending Sec. 50-115. Discharge of Deadly Weapon Limited; Archery Permit; Special Permit at Funerals; Hunting with Firearm, of the City Code of the City of Blaine
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Executive Summary
Staff met recently as part of overall City Code review and focused on archery ranges. After discussion and review at the January 10 workshop, staff is recommending amending the ordinance and removing Sec. 50-115(b) that would clarify archery range permits will no longer be issued. First reading was held with no comments made.
Schedule of Actions
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Workshop |
January 10, 2022 |
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First Reading - City Council |
February 7, 2022 |
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Second Reading - City Council |
February 23, 2022 |
Background
There currently are no approved ranges in the City and because any type of arrow used would travel too far to safely be able to issue a permit, staff recommends removing approving ranges from City Code. An indoor range would be allowed with no permitting and an outdoor practice-only range could be allowed with no permitting as long as the arrow is not point tipped (safety tips/rubber) and used for practice only with an appropriate target/backstop - this amendment would only affect arrows defined under the deadly weapon definition. Staff recalls very few requests over the years for this type of activity so there does not seem to be much of a demand for a range and this proposed amendment would clean up the code. It should be noted that the current language has been interpreted by some to mean that the City Manager can approve a permit for someone to set up an archery use in their backyard. This change will also assist with clarifying that such a use would also not be allowed.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item relates to the growth management strategic priority by recognizing when changes are needed to protect the community.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
Notice of proposed ordinances are posted on the City’s website.
Staff Recommendation
Council is asked to hold second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance.
Attachment List
None.
Body
THE CITY OF BLAINE DOES ORDAIN: (Added portions are underscored and deleted portions are shown with overstrike.)
(a) Except as specifically authorized in this division and in article VII, chapter 22 of this Code, all discharging and use of deadly weapons within the city are hereby prohibited.
(b) The city manager may issue permits for archery ranges within the city to allow the discharge and use of bows and arrows in conjunction with an approved archery range.
INTRODUCED AND READ in full the 7th day of February, 2022.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 23rd day of February, 2022.