[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of Mansfield 11-25-1974, effective 12-3-1974. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The following park uses and/or activities are
permitted subject to additional specific regulations which may be
adopted by the Town Council or its designated agency:
A.
Hiking, picnicking, organized nature study, bicycling
and horseback riding in designated areas.
B.
Ice skating, swimming, cross country skiing and fishing
at specific times and/or places.
C.
Day and/or night camping only in specified areas,
with a permit issued by the Town Manager or other designated person
or agency of the Town.
[Amended 7-25-1983]
D.
Open fires only in fireplaces in designated picnic
areas around Bicentennial Pond.
[Amended 7-25-1983]
E.
Open camping fires are thus prohibited in the remainder
of Schoolhouse Brook Park.
[Added 7-25-1983]
F.
Organized games in designated areas.
G.
Posting of signs only with permission issued by the
Town Manager or other designated person or agency of the Town.
[Amended 7-25-1983]
H.
Special activities and/or programs only upon approval
by the Town Manager or other designated person or agency.
I.
Pets on leash only.
J.
Subject to compliance with applicable provisions of
the Mansfield Zoning Regulations, the Parks and Recreation Department
may authorize not-for-profit organizations to erect program sponsorship
signs/banners in Town parks, subject to the following conditions:
[Added 1-27-2003, effective 2-25-2003; amended 5-14-2007, effective 6-11-2007; 9-14-2009, effective 10-9-2009; 6-9-2014, effective 6-30-2014]
(1)
Eligibility. Only not-for-profit organizations that
operate to serve Mansfield residents are eligible to erect signs/banners
under this subsection. The eligible not-for-profit organizations may
erect signs/banners for only those businesses, organizations, individuals
and other entities that provide monetary or other material assistance
to the eligible organization. Subject to the conditions expressed
herein, the Parks and Recreation Department has the discretion to
reasonably determine which not-for-profit organizations and program
sponsors are eligible to erect signs/banners under this subsection.
(2)
Location. The location of program sponsorship signs/banners
in Town parks shall be limited to active ballfields at the reasonable
discretion of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(3)
Duration. Signs/Banners permitted under this subsection
may be erected or displayed permanently on scoreboards and for the
duration of the season around the perimeter of the ballfields. Signs/Banners
around the ballfields must be removed following the conclusion of
the season.
(4)
Construction. Signs/Banners permitted under this subsection
must be single-sided, nonilluminating, and constructed with weatherproof
material.
(5)
Size. Signs/Banners permitted under this subsection
cannot exceed 32 square feet in area or, for scoreboards, cannot exceed
33% of the total scoreboard area.
(6)
Color/Format. Signs/Banners permitted under this subsection
must be consistent in format. Wording on signs/banners permitted under
this subsection is limited to the name, phone number, website and
logo of the program sponsor. Sign/Color format of any sign/banner
is subject to the reasonable approval of the Department of Parks and
Recreation.
(7)
Enforcement. The Parks and Recreation Department shall
administer and enforce the requirements of this subsection.
(8)
Other. Subject to the conditions expressed herein,
the Parks and Recreation Department has the discretion to impose reasonable
restrictions and develop guidelines for program sponsorship signs
consistent with these regulations.
Prohibited activities shall be as follows:
A.
Commercial advertising, except for program sponsorship signs/banners as permitted in § A194-1J above.
[Amended 1-27-2003, effective 2-25-2003; 6-9-2014, effective 6-30-2014]
B.
Vending or soliciting of any type except as authorized
by the Town Council.
C.
Littering.
D.
Removal of or injury to trees, shrubs, flowers and/or
other plants.
E.
Molesting of birds and/or other fauna.
F.
Destruction, misuse and/or defacement of park property.
G.
Use or possession of explosives, firearms and/or fireworks.
H.
Hunting and/or trapping.
I.
Pets in swimming area.
J.
All motorized vehicles except on designated public
access roads and parking areas.
K.
Use of the park, including parking areas, between
sunset and sunrise without proper permit.
L.
Disorderly conduct or any other illegal activity.
[Amended 6-9-2014, effective 6-30-2014]
M.
Drinking or possession of alcoholic beverages.
[Added 3-10-1975, effective 3-19-1975]
N.
Golfing.
[Added 7-28-1997, effective 8-23-1997]
O.
The use,
carrying or smoking of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other device
containing tobacco or tobacco products.
[Added 8-25-2014, effective 9-24-2014]
