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Sponsored by: lones
Introduction Date: September 27. 1993
Public Hearing Date: October 11. 1993
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 93-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ENACTING SEWARD CITY CODE
~ 7.15.015 TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
ON RECREATIONAL TRAILS WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, the paved trail in Waterfront Park is used extensively by residents and
visitors as both a pedestrian way and a bike trail; and
WHEREAS, the city has received several inquiries from those wishing to utilize
this trail for commercial activities; and
WHEREAS, these activities include dog sled rides, pedicab routes, and ice cream
vendoring; and
WHEREAS, these uses are not compatible with the pedestrian and biking uses
intended when the trail was constructed;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. A new Section 7.15.015 of the Seward City Code is hereby created to
read as follows:
7.15.015 Recreational trails-commercial activity prohibited. Any public
use trail located in a public park property or public right-of-way, constructed solely
for the recreational pursuits and enjoyment of citizens and designed for bicycling,
hiking and/or cross-country skiing, shall be restricted from all uses involving
commercial, retail activities and use by vehicles for hire, including, but not limited
to, motorized vehicles, bicycles, pedicabs, rickshaws and animal-drawn carriages.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
11th day of October, 1993.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 93-28
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
A TrEST:
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. Crane
Mayor
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Anderson, Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, O'Brien, Sieminski
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward,
Alaska
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City Attorney
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