[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Kenhorst 2-5-1981 by Ord. No. 362 (Ch. 15, Part 2, of the 1973 Code
of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Kenhorst
Borough Park Code."
The purpose of this chapter is to create an atmosphere conducive
to the enjoyment of and to protect the substantial public investment
in Kenhorst Borough.
For the purpose of this chapter, all words used in the present
tense include the future tense. All words in the singular number include
the plural number, unless the natural construction of the word indicates
otherwise. The word "shall" is mandatory and not directory.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Borough of Kenhorst.[1]
Any park, reserve, playground, recreation center, swimming
pool, watershed, or other place whatsoever owned, operated, or used
by the Borough of Kenhorst and devoted to active or passive use whether
within the corporate limits of the Borough of Kenhorst.
The written authorization, issued by the Parks Committee
or designee, to conduct activities governed by this chapter.
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association
or any agent, assistant, employee or representative thereof.
[Amended 4-2-1981 by Ord. No. 365]
It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the acts hereinafter
described within the limits of any park of the Borough of Kenhorst.
A.Â
General uses and activities.
(1)Â
To break, cut, deface, disturb, injure, move, or remove any flowers,
fruit, plant, tree, shrub, bench, apparatus, public sign, notice,
or property.
(2)Â
To gather, move, or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand,
or gravel.
(3)Â
To hunt for, shoot at, chase, catch, or kill, or to attempt to shoot
at, chase, catch, or kill, with or without dogs, any bird or animal.
(4)Â
To throw stones or missiles.
(5)Â
To throw or discard tin cans, bottles, glass, paper, rubbish, waste
materials or litter of any description except in the containers provided
by the Borough of Kenhorst for the deposit of such items.
(6)Â
To dump or discard any refuse, junk, dead animal or offensive matter
of any kind.
(7)Â
To post or erect any bills, notices, or advertising matter of any
kind.
(8)Â
To sell or offer for sale any merchandise, food, article or thing
whatsoever without a permit.
(10)Â
To engage in camping, archery, golfing, horseback riding, or
any game, sport, or race except upon such grounds and areas, and at
such times, as are specifically designated for such activities.
(11)Â
To have any ceremony or any musical, theatrical, or other entertainment
event without a permit.
B.Â
Gaming. To engage in any unlawful gaming.
E.Â
Use of vehicles or motor vehicles, bicycles, skateboards.
(1)Â
Except upon areas and at times specifically designated for such purposes,
to operate a licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any type, to
operate a bicycle, pedicycle or cart, or to roller skate or use a
skateboard.
(2)Â
To stand or park any vehicle, except at those places designated therefor.
G.Â
H.Â
Use of bodies of water. Fishing, boating, swimming, wading, floating,
ice skating:
I.Â
Use of bikeways.
(1)Â
To operate any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle including motor
bikes, mopeds and motorcycles.
(2)Â
For the operator of a pedicycle not to yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians.
(3)Â
To horseback ride.
(4)Â
To use skateboards, roller skates, wagons, carts, or other similar
recreational devices, unless posted otherwise.
A.Â
None of the above regulations shall preclude the Borough of Kenhorst,
or its agents or employees, from operating motor vehicles or motorized
boats, entering bodies of water, engaging in controlled burning, posting
signs and notices, bearing arms or conducting any other activities
in pursuance of its duties.
B.Â
From time to time, the Parks Committee or designee may waive the
regulations of the Borough of Kenhorst Code and designate temporary
uses or activities as they relate to special and scheduled ceremonies
or recreational activities.
A.Â
All permits issued by the Parks Committee or designee shall be subject
to park rules and regulations, and a person to whom such permits may
be granted shall be bound by said rules and regulations as fully as
though the same where inserted in said permits.
B.Â
Any person to whom such permits may be granted shall be liable for
any loss, damage or injury sustained by reason of negligence of said
person.
C.Â
As a condition of issuing a permit, the Borough may require a permit
applicant to secure liability insurance, to post bond, or to make
any other guarantees the Borough considers reasonable.
D.Â
It shall be unlawful to conduct any activities for which a permit
is required without first securing a valid permit to conduct such
activities.
E.Â
It shall be unlawful to make any alternation to a permit.