Ordinance No. 22-03 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 22-o3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.52 TO PROHIBIT FIRES
IN PARKS
WHEREAS, Chapter 7.52 of the Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) contains regulations regarding conduct in City
parks;and
WHEREAS,the safety and security of park and trail users are a high priority for the City;and
WHEREAS,the threat of wildfire is increasing around the region and fires in parks can pose a safety risk to the
community;and
WHEREAS,the City wishes to prohibit the use of unauthorized fires in parks and trails.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Section 7.52.230 is added to the Tigard Municipal Code to read as follows:
7.52.230 Fires.
A. Fires are prohibited on all park property except in areas designed and set aside for such purposes.
Fires on park property must be confined to City-provided barbecue stands or fireplaces.
B. Portable propane cook stoves or gas grills may be used if confined to established picnic areas
where fires are allowed.Portable charcoal grills are not allowed.
C. No fires on park property may be left unattended and every fire must be extinguished by the user
before leaving park property.
D. Dropping, throwing, or otherwise scattering any burning material, including lighted matches,
cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper, or other flammable material within any park or on any
highway,road,or street abutting and contiguous to any park is prohibited.
E. The Park Manager may restrict or prohibit fires further than provided in this section when fire
hazard conditions are high.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the council, signature by the
mayor,and posting by the city recorder.
PASSED: By a-JM2/W;-0 vote of all council members present after being read by number and
title only,this.22"d day of � t i`h ,2022.
Carol A.Krager,City Recorder
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this 2,2 n?- 6�day of � u a%^Lj ,2022.
Jaso . Snider,Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
2/22/22
Date
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