§ 54-54. Discharging bows or crossbows or like instruments are subject to conditions.

A bow or crossbow or like weapons or instruments designed and used to propel an arrow, dart or other similar missile may be discharged within the boundaries of the village, subject to the following conditions:

(a)

The weapons may only be discharged on those lands zoned agricultural or floodplain or shoreland/wetland or public or semipublic.

(b)

The individual engaging in the discharge of the weapon has obtained the written permission of the property owner to discharge the weapon.

(c)

The property on which such activity is occurring shall be a minimum of two acres in area and all discharges shall occur a minimum of 100 yards from any structure, road, parks or other areas or uses where persons may congregate.

(d)

The weapon is discharged in a direction away from habitable buildings, streets/highways, parks and other areas or uses where persons may congregate.

(Ord. No. 856, § II, 3-20-12)