Draft chapter 41: Public Health and Safety
§ 41.11 Discharging Weapons
The 2026 draft's § 41.11 beside the current code's § 41.09: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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2. Any person seeking to operate a target practice range or gun club in the City shall notify the Clerk annually of the intent to operate such a business or club. Zoning for such an operation shall be
3. No person shall intentionally discharge a firearm in a reckless manner.
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Current code
§ 41.09 Discharging Weapons
1. It is unlawful for a person to discharge rifles, shotguns, revolvers, pistols, guns, or other firearms of any kind within the City limits except by written consent of the Council.
2. Any person seeking to operate a target practice range or gun club in the City shall notify the Clerk annually of the intent to operate such a business or club. Zoning for such an operation shall be A-1 and shall be considered as a recreational area within that zone. The operator of such an establishment shall abide by all other Federal, State and City laws and regulations regulating the use of firearms.
3. No person shall intentionally discharge a firearm in a reckless manner.
2026 draft
§ 41.11 Discharging Weapons
1. It is unlawful for a person to discharge rifles, shotguns, revolvers, pistols, guns, or other firearms of any kind within the City limits except by written consent of the Council.
2. Any person seeking to operate a target practice range or gun club in the City shall notify the Clerk annually of the intent to operate such a business or club. Zoning for such an operation shall be A-1and shall be considered as a recreational area within that zone. The operator of such an establishment shall abide by all other federal, State, and City laws and regulations regulating the use of firearms.
3. No person shall intentionally discharge a firearm in a reckless manner.
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