Number
250195
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BURGELIS
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to residential trampolines.
Sections
105-23 cr
Analysis
Currently, there are no provisions within the code specifically addressing residential trampolines. This ordinance defines a trampoline as any recreational jumping apparatus in excess of 20 square feet, with a flexible surface supported by springs or cords, whether above or below ground, intended for outdoor residential use by individuals for bouncing or jumping. This ordinance creates general placement requirements for all trampolines, prohibiting placement in front yards, requiring a minimum 20-foot overhead clearance, and requiring that trampolines be placed on or in the ground, in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Trampolines designed with safety enclosure nets are required to maintain a 5-foot distance from any permanent structures or objects, while trampolines designed without safety enclosure nets must maintain a 15-foot clearance.
The ordinance further requires that a trampoline comply with the safety, installation and maintenance specifications of the manufacturer, and specifies that any trampoline must be free of any visible tears or broken or disconnected springs and has legs that do not show any signs of bending or breaking. Damaged equipment must be repaired or removed within 14 days of notification by the city. The ordinance also requires that use of a trampoline complies with noise control ordinances and prohibits trampoline use between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. In addition, the ordinance establishes that its provisions shall be enforced by the department of neighborhood services and subject to a penalty of not more than $500 for any violation. Finally, the ordinance specifies that use of a trampoline on a premises found to be in violation of the city’s noise control ordinances shall be grounds for declaring the premises a chronic nuisance premises subject to the provisions...
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