HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-21-Ordinance 2855_Consumer Fireworks UseORDINANCE NO.2855
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 622,PROVISIONS PROHIBITING
CERTAIN FIREWORKS ACTIVITY WITHIN THK CITY LIMITS,BY AMENDING
SECTION 622.1(B)CONCERNING DATES AND TIMES OF DAY DURING WHICH
CONSUMER FIREWORKS USE IS PERMITTED
WHEREAS,the State of Iowa has enacted a law relating to the possession,sale,
transfer,purchase,and use of fireworks,providing penalties,and including effective date
provisions;and
WHEREAS,Chapter 622 of the Waukee Municipal Code restricts the sale,use,
discharge and possession of Fireworks in a manner consistent with State Law;and
WHEREAS,to better protect the public health,safety and welfare of its citizens,the
City desires to create an ordinance specifying dates and times during which consumer fireworks
is permitted;and
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1:Chapter 622,Waukee Municipal Code,provisions prohibiting certain
fireworks activity within the city limits of the City of Waukee,Iowa,is hereby amended by
amending Section 622.1(B),Fireworks,as follows:
622.1 FIREWORKS
B.No person shall use,explode,or discharge any consumer fireworks on days other than July 3
through July 4,all dates inclusive,between the hours of 9:00 a.m.and 11:00p.m.included in
said period.
Section 2.Re ealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severabili Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section,provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the 21"day of August,2017,and approved this 21'd y of ugust,2017.
Will F.Pe rd,Ma or
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk