Piedmont Municipal Code § 3.4 Dogs in Parks

section 3.2 of the municipal code, shall be prohibited in all parks, playfields, and recreational facilities except as set forth in section 3.4.2.

areas” for dogs, and dogs, with an Off Leash permit, under the control of a competent person shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 4.13 of the City Code when in these areas.

a. Blair Park in its entirety. b. Piedmont Park creek area (designated by signs) in the rear of the Community Hall to the Piedmont Unified School District property line. c. The areas of Dracena Park designated as Off Leash in figure 3.4.2(c)1.

responsible for installation and maintenance of signs in all off leash areas which clearly designate the area to be used by dogs off leash and the rules for off leash areas as established in Section 3.4.4 of this Code.

areas in the City, except as otherwise noted:

a. Off leash areas shall be open to off leash dogs as follows:

(1) Dracena Park – 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (2) Piedmont Park – 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily (3) Blair Park – 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

1 Please see page 3-32 for figure 3.4.2(c).

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c. Dogs must have current vaccinations, a license issued by the city of residence and have a valid Off-Leash Permit from the City of Piedmont for a fee established from time to time by the City Council by resolution.

d. Dogs under 4 months of age and female dogs in season are prohibited.

e. Dogs must be on leash when arriving and leaving the off leash area and owners must carry a leash for each dog while in the off leash area and must have their animals under voice control.

f. No more than three (3) dogs may accompany the owner in the off leash area, and owners must remain with and have their dogs in sight at all times.

g. Dogs which become aggressive, unruly or play roughly must be leashed and removed from the off leash area immediately.

h. Dogs which have been declared dangerous and/or vicious pursuant to Section 4.14(2) of this Code or a similar code in another jurisdiction shall be prohibited from off leash areas.

i. Owners are legally responsible for all injuries and/or property damage caused by their dogs.

j. Owners must remove dog defecation pursuant to Section 4.34 of this Code.

k. Pursuant to Sec. 3.3.3 of this Code, commercial use of off leash areas by professional dog trainers or walkers is prohibited.

Piedmont must have a current Off Leash Permit attached to its collar. The Police Department shall administer the issuance of Off Leash Permits. The City Council shall set the fee for Off Leash Permits from time to time by resolution.

are an infraction. Violators are subject to removal from the off leash areas, suspension or revocation of off leash license, and/or issuance of an Administrative Citation pursuant to Section 1.9 of the Piedmont City Code, in addition to other applicable legal remedies. The fine for such violations shall be as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 619 N.S., 12/2000; Ord. 741 N.S., 9/2018; Ord. 780 N.S., 4/2025)

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