Meridian Code of Ordinances § 16-182 Findings and intent.
Sec. 16-182. - Findings and intent.
The Meridian City Council does hereby find as follows:
Smoking on any trail within the Bonita Lakes Watershed presents a significant and unacceptable fire hazard; and
Many visitors to the Bonita Lakes Watershed patron this location for the purpose of pursuing health related activities such as walking, jogging and hiking; and
Smoking, even in outdoor locations, is inconsistent with health related physical fitness activities; and
In order to facilitate the safety, health and enjoyment of individuals at Bonita Lakes, a smoke free environment should be maintained on all trails located on the Bonita Lakes Watershed; and
The litter associated with smoking is inconsistent with the natural beauty and attractiveness of the Bonita Lakes Watershed; and
The Meridian City Council finds and declares that the purposes of this article are (1) to protect the public health, safety and welfare by prohibiting smoking and the related fire hazard on all trails at Bonita Lakes Watershed on property owned by the City of Meridian; (2) to guarantee the right of nonsmokers to breathe smokefree air; and (3) to assist in maintaining litter free conditions at Bonita Lakes.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all areas whether open or enclosed which are located on any portion of any trail located at the Bonita Lakes Watershed and owned by the City of Meridian, and that a "trail" is defined for purposes of this provision as an improved or unimproved path designed for the movement of pedestrian traffic, including jogging paths, equestrian traffic, or off-road vehicles, but shall not include golf-cart paths at the municipal golf course.
(Ord. No. 4266, 4-5-05)