[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Butler as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 260.
[Adopted 11-21-1996 by Ord. No. 1431]
The purpose of this article is to protect and
maintain the health and safety of those citizens who work, shop and
visit the businesses and professional offices of the City of Butler.
This article shall apply to all areas within
the M-1 (Light Industrial), C-1 (General Business), C-2 (Central Business)
and R-O (Residential Office) Zoning Districts and all properties owned
by the City of Butler, except those areas in the City parks as may
be excluded by resolution of Council, within the City of Butler (hereinafter
the "restricted area").
It shall be unlawful for any person to skate,
roller blade or skateboard on any public sidewalk or public parking
area within the restricted area in the City of Butler. It shall, further,
be unlawful for any person to skate, roller blade or skateboard on
any private property within the restricted area in the City of Butler,
unless the express consent of the owner(s) of said property is first
obtained.
A.
Any person violating any provision of this article
shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $300 for each and every
offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
[Amended 6-28-2018 by Ord. No. 1762]
B.
Nothing in this article shall be interpreted as prohibiting
institution of other criminal charges as may be appropriate against
any person whose conduct violates this article.
[Adopted 10-24-2002 by Ord. No. 1524]
A.
The Father Marinaro Skate Park is intended for the
use of the general public, and there shall be no admission or user
fee.
B.
Daily operation of the skate park, to include enforcement
of its rules and regulations, shall be under the general supervision
of the City of Butler or its designee.
[Amended 6-28-2018 by Ord. No. 1762]
C.
All users of the skate park shall comply with the
rules and regulations stated herein.
[Amended 6-28-2018 by Ord. No. 1762]
A.
Normal
skate park hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The
park may be closed without notice for reasons of safety, to include
inclement weather.
B.
Use of
the park's facilities shall be at the user's own risk and neither
the City of Butler or its agents shall be held responsible for any
bodily injury or damage or loss of equipment related to the use of
the park.
C.
Users must
wear appropriate safety equipment to include helmets with safety straps,
elbow pads and knee pads. Those using skateboards/bicycles must wear
shoes (no bare feet or sandals), and all users must wear shirts.
D.
Users age
10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
E.
Food and
beverages are not permitted within the skating area.
F.
Smoking
within the skate park is not permitted.
G.
Use of
indecent or obscene language or behavior and/or fighting will not
be tolerated. Violators will be ejected.
H.
Users are
expected to skate in a safe, responsible manner and to be considerate
of other participants. Sitting on deck railings is not permitted.
I.
Loud music
is not permitted.
J.
Any user
who willfully damages or defaces the skate park shall be permanently
expelled.
A.
A copy of the rules and regulations contained herein
shall be posted at the entrance to the skate park, and additional
copies shall be maintained at the City Building for distribution to
anyone who would like one.
[Amended 6-28-2018 by Ord. No. 1762]
B.
City Council of the City of Butler shall have the
authority to establish, by resolution or ordinance, additional rules
and/or regulations, hours of operation, and any agreements that may
be necessary for the use and operation of the skate park.
Any person violating or failing to comply with
any of the provisions of this article, or any of the rules and regulations
established herein, shall be ejected from the skate park and be subjected
to a fine of $25 for the first offense, a fine of $100 for the second
offense, and a permanent forfeiture of the privilege to use the skate
park for a third offense. In addition to or in lieu of the aforementioned
fines, the District Justice may impose a period of community service.