[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wrightstown
by Ord. No. 1978-6 (Sec. 3-11 of the Revised General Ordinances). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
No person in a public park and recreation area shall:
A.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with
or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces,
railing, pavings or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities
or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether temporary
or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markers, or other
structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever,
either real or personal.
B.
Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms
in a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of six years shall
use the rest rooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex.
C.
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs
or plants or other wood or materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or other means or agency.
D.
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever
kind, whether permanent or temporary, or run or string any public service
utility into, upon or across such lands, except on special written permit
issued hereunder.
E.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or
plant or injure the bark, or pick flowers or seed of any tree or plant, dig
in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any other way injure the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area.
F.
Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon monuments,
vases, planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not
designated or customarily used for such purposes.
G.
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
H.
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase,
tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird; nor
shall he remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal, or
the eggs or nest, or young of any reptile or bird. Exception to the foregoing
is made in that snakes, known to be deadly poisonous, or deadly reptiles may
be killed on sight.
I.
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed
in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water in
or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream, storm sewer or drain flowing
into such water, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will
or may result in the pollution of the waters.
J.
Have brought in or shall dump in, deposit or leave any
bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage
or refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters
in or contiguous to any park, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but
shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided. Where
receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away
from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed
of elsewhere.
K.
Drive any vehicle on any area except the paved park roads
or parking areas or such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated
as temporary areas by the Borough Council.
L.
Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated
parking area, and such shall be in accordance with posted directions thereat
and with the instruction of any attendant who may be present.
M.
Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night in established
parking areas or elsewhere in the park areas.
N.
Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack
when such is provided and there is space available.
O.
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety
of others.
P.
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set
against trees, or in any place or position where other persons may trip over
or be injured by them.
Q.
No person shall carry or possess firearms of any description
or air-rifles, spring-guns, bow-and-arrows, slings or any other forms of weapons
potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety, or any instrument
that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges, or any kind of trapping
device. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.
R.
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated
for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate that activity
in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum
use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any
directions given to achieve this end.
S.
Violate the regulation that use of individual fireplaces
together with tables and benches follows the generally accepted rule of "first
come, first served."
T.
Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely extinguished
and before all trash is placed in the disposal receptacles where provided.
If no such trash receptacles are available, then trash shall be carried away
from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of elsewhere.
U.
Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter for
the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park after
closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle to be used or that
could be used for such purpose, such as house-trailer, camp-trailer, camp-wagon
or the like except in those areas designated by the Borough Council for those
purposes.
V.
Ride a horse except on designated bridle trails. Where
permitted, horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained, and
ridden with due care, and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended,
nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree or shrub.
While in a public park or recreation area, all persons shall conduct
themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and in particular, no person shall:
A.
Bring alcoholic beverages, drink same at any time nor
shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating liquor in a park.
B.
Have in his possession, or set or otherwise cause to
explode or discharge or burn, any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks,
firecrackers or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge them or throw
them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent thereto. This prohibition
includes any substance, compound, mixture or article that in conjunction with
any other substance or compound would be dangerous from any of the foregoing
standpoints. At the discretion of the Borough Council, permits may be given
for conducting properly supervised fireworks in designated park areas.
C.
Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic
animal into areas clearly marked by the Borough Council by signs bearing the
words "Domestic Animals Prohibited in this Area." Nothing herein shall be
construed as permitting the running of dogs at large. All dogs in those areas
where such animals are permitted shall be restrained at all times on adequate
leashes not greater than six feet in length.
D.
Occupy any seat or bench, or center into or loiter or
remain in any pavilion or any other park structure or section thereof which
may be reserved and designated by the Borough Council for use of the opposite
sex. Exception is made for children under six years of age.
E.
Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.
F.
Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas
and under such regulations as may be designated by the Borough Council. No
person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes
or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable material within any park or
on any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous thereto.
G.
Enter an area posted as "Closed to the Public," nor shall
any person use or abet in the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
H.
Go onto the ice on any of the waters except such areas
as are designated as skating fields, and provided that a safety signal is
displayed.
I.
Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats or benches
or other areas or engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting
or indecent language or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending
to breach the public peace.
J.
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Borough
Council he claims to have upon request of any authorized person who shall
desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any
ordinance or rule.
K.
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or
party occupying any area or participating in any activity under the authority
of a permit.
L.
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall
he station or place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale
or display of any such article or thing. Exception is here made as to any
regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the authority and regulation
of the Borough Council.
M.
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard,
advertisement or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause
to be erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent
to a park.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to
the public every day of the year during the designated hours. The opening
and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein for public
information and shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the
Borough Council.
Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public
by the Borough Council at any time and for any interval of time, either temporary
or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) and either entirely
or merely to certain uses, as the Borough Council shall find reasonably necessary.
Permits for special events in parks shall be obtained by application
to the Borough Council in accordance with the following procedure:
A.
A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall
file an application with the Borough Council stating:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant.
(2)
The name and address of the person, persons, corporation
or association sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3)
The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4)
The park or portion thereof for which such permit is
desired.
(5)
Any other information with the Borough Council shall
find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit should
be issued hereunder.
Standards for issuance of a use permit by the Borough Council shall
include the following findings:
A.
That the proposed activity or use of the park will not
unreasonably interfere with or distract from the general public enjoyment
of the park.
B.
That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety
and recreation.
C.
That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably
anticipated will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
D.
That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary
or burdensome expense or police operation by the borough.
E.
That the facilities desired have not been reserved for
other use at the date and hour requested in the application.
Within five days after the receipt of an application, the Borough Council
shall apprise an applicant in writing of its reasons for refusing a permit,
and any aggrieved person shall have the right to a hearing before the Borough
Council by serving written notice thereof on the Borough Clerk within five
days of the refusal.
A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all
applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in the permits.
The person or persons to whom the permit is issued shall be liable for
all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever by reason of the
negligence of the person or persons to whom such permit shall have been issued.
The Borough Council shall have the right to require any permittee to submit
evidence of liability insurance covering injuries to members of the general
public arising out of such permitted activities in such amounts as may be
from time to time determined by the Council prior to the commencement of any
activity or issuance of any permit.
The Borough Council shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon
a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or upon good cause shown.
A.
The Borough Council and park attendants shall, in connection
with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this
chapter.
B.
The Borough Council and any park attendant shall have
the authority to eject from the park area any person or persons acting in
violation of this chapter.
C.
The Borough Council and any park attendant shall have
the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing or device in the
park, or used, in violation of this chapter.
No owner or driver shall cause or permit his vehicle to stand outside
of designated parking spaces, except for a reasonable time to take up or discharge
passengers or equipment. No motor vehicle shall be parked in the park areas
from 1/2 hour after sunset until sunrise, except as otherwise permitted.
The Borough of Wrightstown reserves the right with respect to any or
all of the public park and recreation areas, and any facilities located therein
to enter into any agreement with the Board of Education of the Township of
New Hanover concerning the control and use thereof and, anything contained
in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any use of the premises or
facilities by the Board of Education pursuant to any agreement with the Borough
Council heretofore or hereafter entered into shall be free and exclusive from
any control or supervision of or by the Borough Council.
[Amended 9-9-1997 by Ord.
No. 1997-15]
Any person who shall violate any of the terms or provisions of this
chapter or who shall commit or do any act or thing in this chapter prohibited
shall, upon conviction thereof before the municipal court judge or other judge
authorized to hear and determine the matter, be subject to the replacement,
repair or restoration of any park damage and imprisoned in the county jail
for a term not exceeding 90 days, or shall forfeit and pay a fine not exceeding
$1,000 or a period of community service not to exceed 90 days, or any combination
of said penalties or all of said penalties, at the discretion of the municipal
court judge or other judge pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5, as amended. In default
of any fine imposed hereunder, any person convicted of a violation of any
of the provisions of this chapter may, in the discretion of the judicial officers
aforesaid, be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days.
This chapter is in addition to and not in derrogation of any other ordinance
involving or effecting any of the subject matters contained in the within
section.
