I received today the following document from Mary Estes of the State
Historic Preservation Office. I've reproduced below the entire document as I
received it, since I got it as a Word document. There is no specific
indication such as a form or letterhead to indicate that this is anything
official, but in the file properties, the "Company" field contains "City of
Phoenix".
I have no idea if this is a draft, a final, or what procedures if any make
this enforceable or "official". Searches on phoenix.gov for "geocache" and
"geocaching" turned up zero hits, and I haven't got the time to run it down
any further. Mary's note to me asked if we could get it posted here in
azgeocaching.com, which leads me to think she believes it is a done deal.
The text of the note is posted below my sig.
Steve
Team Tierra Buena
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City of Phoenix
Archaeology Section
Geocaching
The City of Phoenix contains many archaeological sites within its
boundaries, especially in its mountain preserves and open spaces. These
archaeological sites have great scientific and cultural value, but are
fragile, irreplaceable, and potentially subject to accidental harm or
intentional vandalism. Many of the sites are not marked or identified by
signage so as to not attract attention to them. In order to best preserve
these sites, no activities are allowed at the sites which could directly or
indirectly cause them harm, or broadcast their locations to the general
public. Pursuant to PCC 24-36, Entering park areas closed to public use, and
PCC 24-37, Vandalism in a park, geocaching at archaeological sites located
on City of Phoenix property is not allowed. Violation of these ordinances is
a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any geocaches that are found at archaeological sites
will be immediately removed.
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