[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Chili 5-21-1975 (Ch. 79 of the 1980 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter shall be to preserve
the public peace and good order in the areas owned by the Town of
Chili and operated as public parks and to contribute to the safety
and enjoyment of the users of the parks by regulating the hours of
use, the use of motorized vehicles and by prohibiting certain activities
inimical to customary park recreation uses.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The grounds, buildings thereon, waters therein and any other
property necessary for the operation thereof and constituting a part
thereof, which are now or may thereafter be maintained or operated
and controlled by the Town of Chili.
A.
Town parks will be open to the general public from
7:00 a.m. until 1/2 hour after sunset each day and shall otherwise
be closed. During the hours that the parks are closed, entrance to
or occupancy of any park area is prohibited, except by sanction of
the Town Board and a permit issued by its Town Clerk only upon Town
Board approval and signed by the Town Clerk or the Town Supervisor.
Such permit shall be available in the Town Clerk's office during office
hours only.
[Amended 3-15-2000 by L.L. No. 2-2000]
B.
The Town Memorial Park, located at the Town Hall site,
shall have a closing time of 11:30 p.m.
[Added 6-8-1979]
C.
The Union Station Park Lodge, located in Union Station
Park, shall have a closing time of 9:00 p.m. unless prior authorization
is given by the Town for a later time.
[Added 12-3-2008 by L.L. No. 4-2008]
A.
The following acts are prohibited, and no person other
than members of authorized law enforcement agencies shall:
(1)
Operate any motorized vehicles such as automobiles,
minibikes, motorcycles, snowmobiles and the like within the area of
the park lands; provided, however, that the operation of licensed
vehicles for the transportation of the public to and from the park
lands is permitted within designated roadways and the parking of such
vehicles is also permitted within designated parking areas.
(2)
Discharge any firearm, spring gun or air gun or bow
and arrow or carry any concealed weapons considered to be dangerous
within the park areas.
(3)
Injure, deface or disturb any part of the park or
any building, sign, equipment or any other property therein or remove,
injure or destroy any tree, flower, shrub, rock or mineral therein.
(4)
Set fire or assist others to set fire to any timber,
trees, shrubs, grass, leaves or any other combustible material or
suffer any fire upon other lands to extend onto any part of any park.
Fires within Town fireplaces and stationary or portable grills are
permitted within designated areas of the park, but must be completely
extinguished after use.
(5)
Throw, cast, lay, drop, discharge, deposit, bring
into or leave in any part of the park land any garbage or other waste
or other obnoxious material otherwise than in containers provided
for such purpose.
(6)
Drive or propel or cause to be driven any permitted
vehicle at a rate of speed greater than 10 mph.
[Amended 9-5-1984]
(7)
Use unreasonably loud or obscene language, fighting
or actions with the intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance
or alarm or interfere with any officer of the Town, county or state
in the performance of his or her duty.
B.
No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed or served
on Town premises or park grounds.
[Amended 12-3-2008 by L.L. No. 4-2008]
The Code Enforcement Officer, Supervisor, Deputy
Supervisor and/or the Director of Recreation is charged with administering
this chapter, and the Commissioner of Public Works shall be responsible
for the proper posting of signs in park land.
A.
Members of the state police, Monroe County Sheriff's
Department or any other peace officer shall, in connection with their
duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Members of the state police, members of the Monroe
County Sheriff's Department or other peace officers shall have the
authority to eject from park lands any person acting in violation
of this chapter.
[Amended 12-3-2008 by L.L. No. 4-2008]
