[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Mansfield 7-9-1973,
effective 8-3-1973. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of Mansfield
Park Ordinance."
All persons using lands designated by the Council as town parks shall
comply with regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
The Council of the Town of Mansfield is hereby authorized from time
to time to adopt such regulations as it deems fitting, necessary or proper
to regulate the maintenance of order, safety and sanitation in areas designated
as town parks, and also to regulate the use of said parks for the protection
of trees, plants, flowers, wildlife and for the protection of other property,
and for the protection of natural beauty in such parks. Such regulations or
amendments shall become effective only after a public hearing has been held
thereon by said Town Council prior to adoption. Notice of such hearing shall
be published in a newspaper having a circulation within said Town of Mansfield
at least ten (10) days in advance of such hearing. Said regulations, and amendments
thereto, shall become effective at such time as they are filed with the Town
Clerk of the Town of Mansfield, and notice of the decision adopting said regulations,
or amendments thereto, has been published in a newspaper having a circulation
within said Town of Mansfield.
