[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18; 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
The ordinance codified in this chapter is called the "Town Farm
Forest Ordinance."
A.Â
It is the purpose of this chapter to preserve the natural character
and beauty of the forest at the site of the former Town farm. It is
also the intent that John R. Haley's gift to the people be used for
the good of all in his honor, as his will's intent to do good for
the people is evident. Let it be known that henceforth and forever
the people of Kittery set aside this parcel of land as an area to
enjoy nature, to be preserved for future generations for the common
good.
B.Â
"Town Farm Forest" means the site of the former Town farm at
77 Haley Road (see Kittery Tax Map No. 48, Lot No. 7) and includes
all land bounded within the following: on the north and west by the
land now or formerly of David E. and Ann E. Blake, Harold L. Durgin
Trust, Hilda M. Wilson and Brenda E. Lawrence and Lynda W. Clark and
Jefferson L. Wilson; on the south and east by land now or formerly
of Eugene and Hildred C. Lewis and the estate of Marion F. Lewis;
excepting the Central Maine Power Company power line easement going
through the property.
[Amended 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
A.Â
No person may remove, injure or otherwise damage or deface any
thing, plant material, sign, marker, bench or structure within the
Town Farm Forest. Use of metal detectors or similar devices is prohibited.
"Paint-ball" activities and materials are prohibited.
[Amended 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
B.Â
Littering is prohibited. A carry-in, carry-out policy is in
effect.
C.Â
Dogs are subject to Town Code Chapter 6.1, Animal Control.
[Amended 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
D.Â
No person may start or allow to burn any fire within the bounds
of the Town Farm Forest.
[Amended 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
F.Â
No person may engage in indecent conduct within the Town Farm
Forest. As used in this section, "public indecency" is defined as
put forth in Title 17-A, § 854 of the Maine Criminal Code.
[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18; 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
Signage will be posted at the entrances, stating that hunting
is allowed.
[Amended 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
This chapter is enforced by the Police Department. The Conservation
Commission is responsible for the management of the Town Farm Forest
in accordance with the Town Farm Forest management plan duly adopted
by the Town Council.
[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18]
Any violation of this chapter will be assessed a penalty under Title 1, Chapter 1.3. All penalties recovered accrue to the benefit of the Town.