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City Clarifies Off-Leash Dog Rules & Areas
Off-leash Dog Rules & Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does Voice and Sight Control mean?
- All dogs within the boundaries of a designated off-leash dog area must be managed through the use of “voice and sight control” defined as control of the behavior of a dog which is not leashed or otherwise physically restrained by its owner sufficient that the dog does not without regard to circumstances or distractions:
- Charge, chase, or otherwise display aggression toward any person or behave toward any person in a manner that a reasonable person would find harassing or disturbing;
- Charge, chase, or otherwise display aggression toward any animal (e.g., other dogs);
- Chase, harass, or disturb wildlife or livestock; or
- Fail to come to and stay with the owner immediately upon command by owner.
2. What actions are prohibited within the boundaries of any off leash dog area within the jurisdiction?
- Failure of an owner of any dog within the boundaries of an off-leash dog area to carry a leash. Electronic dog collars may not substitute for a physical leash or lead.
- An owner having more than four dogs simultaneously unleashed.
- Failure of an owner to exercise voice and sight control at all times.
- Failure of an owner to properly clean up and dispose of dog waste.
- Failure of a dog to be properly licensed and to wear a license tag.
- Failure to follow any other posted off leash dog area rules and regulations.
- Dogs must remain on leash within one hundred fifty feet (150’) of an off leash public trailhead.
3. If my dog has an electronic collar, can he wander free in town?
No. It must be within voice and sight control.
The owner of any dog a dog found running at-large shall be strictly liable for a violation.
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Renewables
Converting our electricity to 100% renewable is a major part of our transition to become a carbon neutral community. Renewable electricity is created using technologies that don't burn any fossil fuels to create energy, such as water, wind or the sun. There are no associated greenhouse gas emissions with creating energy from renewables. We're confident that the future will be powered with renewables.
Approximately one-third of our community-wide carbon footprint comes from the electricity we use. Decarbonization means removing the carbon emitted from our energy sources. Transitioning to renewables is how we will decarbonize the energy that Park City uses.
In 2016, Park City made the decision to work with the local utility, Rocky Mountain Power, to work together to bring 100% renewable electricity to Park City. Salt Lake City, Summit County and Moab have joined the effort and in total we will convert eighteen percent of Utah’s electric grid to renewables. While Park City is a small community of only around 8,000 people, we believe we have the power to influence to create a pathway for other communities to transition to 100% renewables.
Not only does renewable energy emit drastically fewer carbon emissions as it produces electricity, it will transform Utah’s economy, produce jobs and provide stable electricity. It will also clean the air as we transition our homes, buildings, and transportation to fully electric. Renewables are becoming cheaper than fossil fuels. Renewable energy has plunged is price, and now is competitive, and often cheaper, when compared to traditional coal and natural gas generation. Renewable electricity often has zero cost fuel. The sun and wind don’t ever send a bill. Compare this to traditional coal and natural gas generation, where the fuel price can fluctuate. PacifiCorp, Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, recently stated that thirteen of its twenty-two coal plants are uneconomic.
In addition, renewable energy keeps the dollars spent on energy close to home. Park City alone spends over $245 million per year on energy, much of which ends up in unstable or even corrupt regions of the world. Imagine if that money was spent on local jobs, benefiting our local economy?
