nc-joe
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I have attached the email I sent to my County Commision today. Do you think I will get a favorable response?
Dear Mr. Carruth:
I am a metal detecting hobbyist who lives in Cabarrus
County. I was researching areas in which I can pursue
my hobby, and since local parks are usually areas of
interest for metal detecting I decided to review the
Cabarrus Parks and Recreation Code of Ordinances and
was very disturbed to find Sec. 50-3 (3). Park
preservation. If I am reading this correctly, it
appears metal detecting is not allowed in County
Parks. Upon further review of the wording, it would
appear my child can not "play in the sand" since
digging in the sand is not permitted. It also appears
the Code of Ordinances was revised in 2005, which
would be during your chairmanship. If my
interpretation is correct, what steps would be
necessary to change either remove, or amend this
Ordinance? The section referenced reads:
"Sec. 50-3. Park preservation.
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
...
(3) Dig, pick or remove any soil, rock, sand,
stones, trees, shrubs, plants, wood or other
materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or any other means whatsoever."
Of course, complete access to "public" parks is my
desired outcome, but even if there were limited areas,
times or parks available, would enhance the Parks
experience for many hobbyists with in our community.
As a metal detecting hobbyist, we have a core code of
ethics designed to maintain the beauty of our parks,
communities and country. An incorporation of these
codes of ethics/conducts into an amendment to the
listed code would most certainly be welcomed. The
code of ethics are:
I will respect private property and obtain proper
permission to search the property
I will fill all excavations. (back fill any holes and
put the sod cap back on top) (a limit to a size of
hole can be determined, ie: 6" round by 6" deep)
I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural
resources, wildlife and private property.
I will use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy
at all times.
I will build fires in designated or safe places only.
(this is already addressed in the current codes)
I will leave gates as found.
I will remove and properly dispose of any trash that I
find. (this will help clean up littered areas for
everyone benefit)
I will NOT litter.
I will NOT destroy property, buildings, or what is
left of ghost towns and/or deserted structures.
I will NOT tamper with signs, structural facilities or
equipment (this is already addressed in the current
code)
Please feel free to contact me for any more
information you need, or if there is anything I can do
to help change the current code, if my interpretation
is correct.
I look forward to your response.
Thank you for your time and service to our community.
Dear Mr. Carruth:
I am a metal detecting hobbyist who lives in Cabarrus
County. I was researching areas in which I can pursue
my hobby, and since local parks are usually areas of
interest for metal detecting I decided to review the
Cabarrus Parks and Recreation Code of Ordinances and
was very disturbed to find Sec. 50-3 (3). Park
preservation. If I am reading this correctly, it
appears metal detecting is not allowed in County
Parks. Upon further review of the wording, it would
appear my child can not "play in the sand" since
digging in the sand is not permitted. It also appears
the Code of Ordinances was revised in 2005, which
would be during your chairmanship. If my
interpretation is correct, what steps would be
necessary to change either remove, or amend this
Ordinance? The section referenced reads:
"Sec. 50-3. Park preservation.
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
...
(3) Dig, pick or remove any soil, rock, sand,
stones, trees, shrubs, plants, wood or other
materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or any other means whatsoever."
Of course, complete access to "public" parks is my
desired outcome, but even if there were limited areas,
times or parks available, would enhance the Parks
experience for many hobbyists with in our community.
As a metal detecting hobbyist, we have a core code of
ethics designed to maintain the beauty of our parks,
communities and country. An incorporation of these
codes of ethics/conducts into an amendment to the
listed code would most certainly be welcomed. The
code of ethics are:
I will respect private property and obtain proper
permission to search the property
I will fill all excavations. (back fill any holes and
put the sod cap back on top) (a limit to a size of
hole can be determined, ie: 6" round by 6" deep)
I will appreciate and protect our heritage of natural
resources, wildlife and private property.
I will use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy
at all times.
I will build fires in designated or safe places only.
(this is already addressed in the current codes)
I will leave gates as found.
I will remove and properly dispose of any trash that I
find. (this will help clean up littered areas for
everyone benefit)
I will NOT litter.
I will NOT destroy property, buildings, or what is
left of ghost towns and/or deserted structures.
I will NOT tamper with signs, structural facilities or
equipment (this is already addressed in the current
code)
Please feel free to contact me for any more
information you need, or if there is anything I can do
to help change the current code, if my interpretation
is correct.
I look forward to your response.
Thank you for your time and service to our community.
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