Introduce an Ordinance to Amend City Code Chapter 34, Sec 34-21 Weapons

The current City Code that covers Weapons and the use of Firearms and Bows and Arrows was adopted in 2009. Since that time, the Police Department has been issuing permits to hunt and discharge weapons within the City. It was brought to the attention of the Police Chief that the existing ordinance may be confusing to some. Staff would like to eliminate any confusion in the ordinance by making changes to the existing code. The changes do not alter the code, it only clarifies it.
 
Proposed changes were presented to Council at the March 12, 2013 regular meeting.  There was still some confusion and Council recommended more clarification to the ordinance.  Two Council members were selected to work with staff to make additional changes to the ordinance. 

Attached to this case is the revised City Code showing proposed amendment as well as an ordinance amending same.

The existing code has areas within it that contradict one another. Removal of confusing information will eliminate any questions citizens would have in regard to permitting firearms or bows.

Staff recommends removing several items from the existing code Sec 34-21, to make it easier to understand.  The removal of confusing or inconsistent code does not alter the effect or enforcement. 

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Motion to introduce the Ordinance to amend Chapter 34, Article II, Offenses Involving Public Safety, Sec 34-21 Weapons Division of City Code.