[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the City
of Union City 1-7-1997 as Ch. V of the 1996 Revised General Ordinances, as amended through Ord. No. 3645. Subsequent amendments noted where
applicable.]
No person in a public park or recreation area shall:
A.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove any buildings, tables, benches, chains, railings, pavings
or paving materials, waterlines or other public utilities, or parts
or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether temporary
or permanent, 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, 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 seeds off 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
any person remove or have in his/her possession the young of any wild
animal, or the eggs or nest, or young of any reptile or bird.
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 dump in, deposit or leave any bottles, broken
glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, 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.
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety of others.
L.
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 it.
M.
No person shall carry or possess firearms of any description or air
rifles, spring guns, bow and arrows, slings or any other form 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.
N.
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose.
Attendants shall have the authority to regulate activities 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.
O.
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 Park
Commission for those purposes.
P.
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or
otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins,
horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes, except in those areas set apart
for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively
dangerous games such as football, baseball and lacrosse is prohibited,
except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor. Roller-skating
shall be confined to those areas specifically designed for such pastime.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original section 2, Carnivals at Roosevelt
Stadium, which immediately followed this section, was repealed 5-21-2013.
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/her 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 Director of Parks and Public Property, 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 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 enter into, loiter or remain in any
pavilion or any other park structure or section thereof which may
be reserved and designated by the Department of Parks and Public Property
for the 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.
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private, without prior written consent of the Department of Parks
and Public Property.
G.
Build or attempt to build a fire, except in such areas and under
such regulations as may be designated by the Department of Parks and
Public Property. 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.
H.
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.
I.
Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance, except in such
areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Director
of Parks and Public Property.
J.
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.
K.
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Department of Parks
and Public Property he/she 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.
L.
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying
any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a
permit.
M.
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall he/she 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 Department of Parks and Public Property.
N.
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement
or inscription whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to
be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or highways or
roads adjacent to a park.
A.
Hours parks to be open. All City parks and playgrounds shall be open
to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Each park or playground shall be considered closed at all other times,
regardless of whether or not a physical barrier is present to impede
or prohibit access. No person shall enter or remain in any park or
playground during the hours when such park or playground is closed.
B.
Exceptions.
(1)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A, the following parks and playgrounds shall be open to the public during the following hours: during the months of November, December, January, February and March, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(2)
The Commissioner of Parks and Public Property may extend the hours
of any park or playground for special events or activities of the
Recreation Department.
A.
Special events permits. Permits for special events in parks shall
be obtained by application to the Department of Parks and Public Property
in accordance with the following procedure:
(1)
A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application
with the Department of Parks and Public Property stating:
(a)
The name and address of the applicant.
(b)
The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or
association sponsoring the activity, if any.
(c)
The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(d)
The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired.
(e)
Any other information which the Department of Parks and Public
Property shall find reasonably necessary for a fair determination
as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
(2)
Standards for issuance of a use permit by the Department of Parks
and Public Property shall include the following findings:
(a)
That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public's enjoyment
of the park.
(b)
That the proposed activity or 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 City.
(3)
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.
(4)
The person or persons to whom the permit is issued shall be liable
for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatsoever
by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such
permit shall have been issued. The Department of Parks and Public
Property 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 Director prior to the commencement
of any activity or issuance of any permit.
(5)
The Department of Parks and Public Property 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 Department of Parks and Public Property and park attendants shall,
in connection with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce
the provisions of this chapter. The Department of Parks and Public
Property and any park attendant shall have the authority to eject
from the park area any person or persons acting in violation of this
chapter.
B.
The Department of Parks and Public Property 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. This chapter
shall also be enforced by the Police Department of the City.
