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Chapter 44

Parks and Public Property, Department of

Summarized as of July 18, 2026 · Official text on eCode360 →

This chapter establishes the office of Director of Parks and Public Property and defines that position's authority over public parks and City-owned buildings not assigned to another department.

Who this affects

It affects how the City itself is organized internally — specifically, who is responsible for overseeing public parks, City Hall, and public comfort stations. It does not create rules for residents directly.

Key rules

  • The Director of Parks and Public Property has charge of and supervision over all public parks and buildings not otherwise assigned.
  • The Director supervises the maintenance and care of City Hall and city comfort stations.

Notable and archaic details

  • The chapter dates to a 1966 ordinance and still refers to the Director using "his supervision."

The official, authoritative text is Chapter 44: Parks and Public Property, Department of on eCode360 →