San Carlos eyes BB gun ban

“Given the urban/suburban nature of San Carlos and its neighborhoods, these weapons are not suitable to fire or use in the city and discharge should be prohibited, expect as specific for legitimate law enforcement use, or at bona fide shooting and target ranges, and consistent with state and federal laws,” the staff report said.

The updated definition would include bow and arrows, which can have an effective range up to 400 yards and could be deadly, the staff report said. 

The definition also includes crossbows, air guns, blow guns or “any other weapon of a similar nature design to discharge a projectile propelled by the expansion of a gas, explosion or other combustion, or through a spring or any other device design to throw a sling or otherwise project any solid object.” 

Further code amendment clarifies the intention of the updated regulations is to remain consistent with state and federal law, the staff report said. The updated ordinance would take effect 30 days after its adoption. 

The City Council will also receive a report on the city’s street rehabilitation process including how streets are selected for rehabilitation and the types of treatment solutions that are used. 

On consent, councilmembers will also approve updated zoning regulations to allow commercial child care facilities to be operated in certain existing buildings — primarily churches — within three new zoning districts, including single-family zones which make up the majority of the city. 

The City Council meets 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at City Hall, 600 Elm St.