Borough of Park Ridge, NJ Article II Davies Field

§ 77A-12 Application.

This article shall apply to the recreational field with the artificial surface in Davies Field in Park Ridge and all grounds which are part of the Davies Field complex, including bleachers, benches, parking areas, fences and lights and any other auxiliary structures.

§ 77A-13 Permit required.

The recreational field, which is part of Davies Field, shall be used only by the issuance of a permit from the Borough of Park Ridge. The Borough Clerk should create a permit application packet to be completed by each user. The application packet shall include the following information: the name and address of the user, including zip code, e-mail address, telephone number and responsible person from the user, a description of the use, the date or dates of use of the field and all such information deemed by the Borough Clerk to be necessary for the proper administration of this article. Application packets shall be made available at Borough Hall and on the Borough's website.

§ 77A-14 Prohibited uses or activities.

The following uses and/or activities are prohibited on the recreational field in Davies Field:

A. The use of metal spikes on the artificial surface.

B. Littering.

C. The consumption or possession of any soft drinks, bottled or canned drinks, alcoholic beverages or sports drinks.

D. The eating of food of any type.

E. Chewing gum or smoking.

F. The erection of any tents or stands on the artificial surface, including the installation of stakes.

G. There should be no use of any marking paint, marking lime or any other liquid or powder to mark or identify any area on the artificial surface unless prior written approval has been obtained from the Administrator.

H. No animals are allowed on the artificial surface at any time.

I. No fires are allowed on the artificial surface.

J. No remote control planes, cars or any other models powered by any electrical or mechanical device are be allowed on the artificial surface at all times.

K. No skateboards, bikes, rollerblades, scooters, all-terrain vehicles or any other similar devices should be allowed on the artificial surface.

L. If the field is snow covered, it is closed; no one is authorized to shovel or remove snow from the artificial surface.

§ 77A-15 Loss of privileges.

Any user who violates these rules and regulations shall lose his or her use of the field and can be subject to the fines and penalties as provided herein.

§ 77A-16 Violations and penalties.

Any person who violates this article or any provision herein may be held liable for a fine not to exceed $500 or to imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not exceeding 90 days, or both, for a first offense. The fine shall be doubled for each and every subsequent offense. Any person or group convicted of a second offense shall be placed on probation for a period of six months. Any person or group convicted of violating this article while on probation shall be prohibited from obtaining a use permit for a period of two years.