[Ord. 418, 1/29/2014]
1. 
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLE
Any two-, three- or four-wheeled bicycle, vehicle or conveyance that is motor-propelled or contains a motor to assist the operation of said vehicle and which vehicles are commonly referred to as dirt bikes, scooters, minibikes, go-carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), utility vehicles (UTV's), snowmobiles, dune buggies and trail bikes, which vehicles by their nature and design are not intended to be used and operated along paved roads and highways but are intended rather to be operated in dirt, sand, up and down hills, along trails and in similar type areas.
PARK
Any park, playground or recreational facility/area owned and operated by the Township of North Fayette or a charitable organization for the use of the public for entertainment, amusement or recreational purposes.
REMOTELY OPERATED MOTORIZED CRAFT
Remotely controlled vehicles (cars and/or trucks) of any kind.
[Added by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
[Ord. 418, 1/29/2014]
1. 
The following rules and regulations govern the use of all Township parks and recreational areas:
A. 
Restriction of Use of Motor-Driven Vehicles and Remotely Operated Motorized Crafts. There shall be no remotely controlled vehicles (cars and/or trucks) on any baseball field.
[Amended by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
(1) 
No person shall operate a motor-driven vehicle on any unpaved thoroughfare, walking trail, grassy areas, sidewalks or maintenance access roads within the Township unless otherwise authorized by the Township Board of Supervisors, or designee.
(2) 
The restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to the operation of emergency and maintenance vehicles within any park in the Township.
B. 
Animals.
(1) 
No person shall be permitted to bring any animals, except dogs or household pets, into any park within the Township.
(2) 
Dogs and household pets shall be kept on a leash and under control of a responsible person at all times, and shall not be permitted in certain areas as designated by the Township Board of Supervisors. Dogs are permitted to be unleashed in the fenced dog park area, or other area designated by the Township staff, however, they must be controlled by the handler.
[Amended by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
(3) 
Pet owners are required to clean up after their pets and deposit any used waste bags in a trash receptacle.
C. 
Use of Park Facilities.
(1) 
Picnics shall be permitted only at locations designated as such by the Township of North Fayette Parks and Recreation Board or the Township Board of Supervisors. Persons using the park, fields, pavilions or other Township-owned facilities shall be responsible for clean up of the area and ensure all waste and other garbage is placed in the proper receptacles.
(2) 
Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited on Township-owned park and recreational facilities/areas, except as otherwise permitted by the Township Board of Supervisors as set forth pursuant to Chapter 6, "Conduct," Part 5, "Use and Consumption of Alcohol in Public Places," of the Township of North Fayette Code of Ordinances.
(3) 
No firearms of any nature shall be used within any Township park area as defined herein.
[Amended by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
D. 
Use of Equipment and Playing Fields.
[Amended by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
(1) 
Equipment shall not be left in such a location as to inhibit the use of a playing field or create a safety hazard. This includes, but is not limited to, pitching screens, hitting screens, synthetic mounds, soccer nets, football sleds or any type of sports equipment that would impede the usage of the field by the general public.
(2) 
Any person using a playing field shall return the field to its original condition and ensure all garbage is disposed of. This includes dugouts and bench areas.
(3) 
Playing fields shall not be used for contact sports such as football, rugby or soccer when the ground is wet and the turf may be damaged. Baseball fields may not be used when infields are saturated, muddy, puddled or unsafe for play. There shall be no field light usage without prior authorization.
E. 
Disorderly Conduct.
(1) 
No person shall injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs, turf, buildings, structures or fixtures therein, or any other property of the Township located within a park in the Township.
(2) 
No person shall conduct himself in a manner so as to annoy other persons using the park for recreational purposes, or to annoy residents of the Township.
(3) 
No person shall injure, destroy, deface or remove any notice, rule or regulation posted at any place within the Township park.
(4) 
No person shall play or cause to be played any radio, stereo, public address system or any other sound amplification device in a manner so as to cause of disturbance of the piece or in contradiction of any other ordinance, rule or regulation as established by the Township Board of Supervisors.
F. 
Smoking in the Park.
[Added by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
(1) 
No person shall smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or electronic cigarettes in any part of the park that is not deemed a "designated smoking area."
[Ord. 418, 1/29/2014; as amended by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
All parks, playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities/areas within the Township shall be open daily to the public between sunrise and sunset, unless designated for night use and lighted. No person, other than authorized Township personnel, shall be in any park, playground or recreational facility/area unless otherwise authorized by the Township Board of Supervisors. Overnight camping or the parking of recreational vehicles is strictly prohibited, unless a permit is issued by the Parks Superintendent.
[Ord. 418, 1/29/2014]
1. 
Use of the parks, fields, pavilions or other Township-owned facilities by organized groups of 20 or more persons is prohibited without a permit obtained from the Township of North Fayette Parks and Recreation Board.
2. 
Permits to reserve Township parks, fields, pavilions or other facilities can be reserved 364 days in advance. Applications must be made on the form(s) provided by the Township, which are made available at the Township Municipal Building. The issuance of any permit is conditioned upon strict adherence to the within rules and regulations, and any additional ordinances, rules and regulations as may be established by the Township Board of Supervisors. Violation of any ordinance, rule or regulation shall be cause for revocation of the permit. The Township further reserves the right to refuse issuance of a permit, or to revoke a permit, without cause.
[Amended by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
3. 
The application for a permit shall be accompanied with a rental fee, as may be established from time to time by resolution by the Township Board of Supervisors.
4. 
Any picnic table(s) that is moved must be returned to its original location. Park grills must be extinguished. All trash cans must be emptied into the closest dumpster and replaced with a new liner. The use of staples is strictly prohibited in the park. Use of staples for tablecloths, decorations or signage will result in forfeit of security deposit.
[Added by Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
[Ord. 418, 1/29/2014]
The rules and regulations described herein shall be conspicuously posted in all Township of North Fayette parks, playgrounds and recreational grounds. The posting required by this Part shall be placed and maintained by the Township of North Fayette Parks and Recreation Director or designee.
[Ord. 418, 1/29/2014; amended by Ord. No. 466, 6/25/2019]
1. 
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fines and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
2. 
Each violation hereunder shall constitute a separate offense, subject to the penalties provided in the preceding section.
3. 
This Part may be enforced by any of the following: North Fayette Township Code Enforcement Officer, North Fayette Police Department, and the North Fayette Township Animal Control Officer or Agency.
[Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
All athletic fields in North Fayette Township require a permit for organized games, practices, tournaments, programs, or fundraisers. All organized teams must provide a team roster with player names, ages, addresses and telephone numbers at the beginning of each season. All organizations using North Fayette Township athletic fields must furnish an article of insurance prior to any organized games, practices, tournaments, programs, or fundraisers. A weekly schedule must be submitted by any organization using the athletic fields on a reoccurring basis. All athletic organizations, residents, churches, schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations will be charged for field usage according to the Township Fee Schedule. Any "pickup" game/practice and/or impromptu practice with 10 or fewer participants does not require a permit, however permission must be granted through the Parks and Recreation Office. All permits are issued by either the Recreation Director or Parks Maintenance Superintendent. Any changes must be communicated with the Parks and Recreation Office prior to the scheduled time. Contact information for the permit holder must be available in case of unexpected field closure. Failure to comply with the above request could result in the denial and/or the revocation of an existing permit.
[Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
All athletic organizations, residents, churches, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and North Fayette Township recreation sponsored programs must maintain accurate schedules. The Parks Maintenance Department will arrange for operations to occur opposite these times to reduce interference with any field activities. Any unscheduled "pickup" game/practice and/or impromptu practice with 10 or fewer participants that may interfere with maintenance is obliged to move when asked by North Fayette Township personnel. North Fayette Township may close fields at times when fields are playable for maintenance operations. Notification will be provided to permit holders prior to scheduled closure if necessary.
[Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
Athletic fields will be open or closed based on safe playability. Daily updates of field closures will be updated daily at www.north-fayette.com. If fields are listed as "closed" on the Township's website, association leaders have the opportunity to overwrite the decision since field playability may improve between the time of the web posting and scheduled play. This will be done by contacting the appropriate Township authority in this matter. Similarly, if a field is listed as "open" and precipitation deteriorates conditions so that field damage or unsafe conditions ensue, associations are responsible for cancelling or suspending play.
[Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
No tournaments shall take place without the consent of North Fayette Township. Tournaments will be limited to the maximum of 20 teams per tournament. Upon notification from the Parks and Recreation Department of a scheduled tournament or event beyond normal league and association play, the Parks Superintendent will schedule staff to make additional checks of the restrooms and garbage cans in the vicinity of the activity during the normally scheduled work hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Additionally, the tournament officials are responsible for designating volunteers or staff during the event to empty garbage and pick up litter from dugouts, player bench areas, bleachers, and concession stands for the duration of the event. Collected garbage and litter should then be deposited in the dumpsters in proximity to all playing fields throughout the parks.
[Ord. No. 455, 6/26/2018]
The Parks Superintendent has the authority and discretion to close any park, park structure, field or amenity of the Township to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.