HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 2015-2003Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE N0.2015-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 13.15.010(a) TO REDEFINE THE ALLOWED HUNTING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY
AND REPLACE THE MAPS OF THOSE AREAS WITH AN UPDATED ONE.
WHEREAS, the discharge of firearms is allowed in certain areas within the city limits
of the City of Kenai provided by Resolutions 75-38 and 75-41; and,
WHEREAS, the designated hunting areas are displayed on Appendices I and II of KMC
13.15.010, as provided in Resolutions 75-38 and 75-41; and,
WHEREAS, residential development has expanded over the years into parts of the
designated hunting areas; and,
WHEREAS, public safety is enhanced by prohibiting hunting in residential areas; and,
WHEREAS, the maps provided in the code are old and difficult to read; and,
WHEREAS, new, computer-generated maps are clearer and easier to understand.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 13.15.010(a) is hereby amended by replacing Appendices I and II
with a new Appendix I, attached hereto, and amending the Code to read as follows:
13.15.010 Discharge of firearms.
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(a) Discharge a firearm within the City [L]limits not specifically
designated by Council [RESOLUTION] as being a proper place for the
discharge of firearms. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a
firearm in any place within the City [L]limits other than in an area
specifically designated in the map marked Appendix I and [AS] provided
in this section. [SAID RESOLUTIONS ARE APPENDED TO THIS
CHAPTER, MARKED APPENDIXES I AND II, AND ARE INCORPORATED
HEREWITH. ]
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEN~I„ ALAS.i`'~, /~_~~<~~i of
October 2003. / /
A ST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Sohn illiams, Mayor
Introduced: September 3, 2003
Second Reading: September 17, 2003
Adopted: October 15, 2003
Effective: November 15, 2003