[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-201]
A.
As
used in this Section, the term "park" shall include
all parks, fitness courses, trails and athletic fields owned or operated
by the City for use by the public.
[Ord. No. 1548, 5-18-2022]
B.
All
parks shall be open for use by the public between the hours of 6:00
A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
C.
All
parks shall be closed for use to the public between the hours of 10:00
P.M. to 6:00 A.M. or during such other hours as the Governing Body
has established. At these times, the City parks shall be deemed closed
to the public and all persons, other than Law Enforcement Officers
and personnel, Firefighters and authorized City employees and authorized
personnel, shall remain off of the public parks of the City; however,
parks may be closed temporarily or opening hours extended temporarily
in case of emergency, special events, adverse weather conditions or
unusual circumstances as determined and ordered by the Chief of Police
or the Director of Parks and Recreation.
[Ord. No. 1548, 5-18-2022]
A.
As
used in this Article, the term "Electric-Assisted Scooter" shall mean
every self-propelled vehicle that has at least two (2) wheels in contact
with the ground, an electric motor, handlebars, a break and a deck
that is designed to be stood upon when riding.
B.
As
used in this Article, the term "Accessibility Device" shall mean wheelchairs
and other mobility devices designed to assist persons with disabilities,
provided that such devices are designed to be used where pedestrians
are allowed.
C.
As
used in this Article, the term "Micromobility Device" shall include:
1.
Electric-Assisted Scooters, as defined in this Section, that are
not capable of providing motor power to propel the scooter at a speed
greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on ground level;
2.
Accessibility Devices, as defined in this Section;
3.
Any motorized transportation device which is not capable of traveling
at a speed greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on level ground,
including one (1) made available for private use by reservation through
an online application, website, software, or service;
4.
Bicycles, including electric-assisted bicycles only if: (1) the bicycle
has two (2) or three (3) wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals
for human propulsion, and an electric motor; and (2) the electric
motor has a power output of no more than one thousand (1,000) watts,
is incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than twenty
(20) miles per hour on level ground, and is incapable of further increasing
the speed of the device when human power alone is used to propel the
device beyond twenty (20) miles per hour; and
5.
Non-motorized strollers, buggies, small wagons, and similar devices
designed to be propelled by pushing or pulling at speeds typical of
pedestrians.
D.
As
used in this Article, the term "Micromobility Device" shall not include:
1.
Devices powered by combustion motors or engines or any other form
of propulsion except electric motors or manual power;
2.
Devices which must be licensed for use on streets;
3.
Devices which are not meant to be used where pedestrians are allowed;
and
4.
Skateboards;
5.
Roller Blades; and
6.
Roller Skates.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-202; Ord. No. 1548, 5-18-2022]
A.
Trails
in parks shall only be used by pedestrians and users of Micromobility
Devices. Users of Micromobility Devices, other than persons with disabilities,
shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and persons with disabilities.
B.
The
Director of Parks and Recreation, or personnel authorized thereby,
may limit the use of certain or all Micromobility Devices or transportation
devices on certain trails or parts of trails. If so limited, the Director
of Parks and Recreation, or personnel authorized thereby, shall order
the posting of signs to denote which Micromobility Devices or transportation
devices are restricted on the certain trail.
C.
No
person on a trail in a park shall move at a speed greater than fifteen
(15) miles per hour. Trail users shall exercise due caution to avoid
injuring any person or animal or damaging property.
D.
The
Director of Parks and Recreation may authorize exceptions to this
Section and/or additional restrictions on the use of trails for the
purpose of maintenance of parks, trails, trees, structures, and appurtenant
materials, or in case of special events, adverse weather conditions,
or unusual circumstances.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-203]
All dogs, cats and other domesticated animals shall be leashed
and kept under control while in a park or park area. Owners must remove
feces or waste from their animals.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-204]
No person shall possess, consume or drink any alcoholic liquor,
cereal malt beverage or other illegal substances within the boundaries
of any park.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-205]
Except as provided in this Subsection, no person shall discharge,
use or carry within the boundaries of park facilities any firearm,
air gun, spring gun, blank gun, slingshot or any other weapon in which
force is used to propel projectiles. This Section shall not apply
to Law Enforcement Officers who are authorized by law to carry a firearm.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-206]
While in a park it is unlawful for any person to dump, deposit
or leave bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish,
waste, garbage or refuse other than in receptacles provided for that
purpose. No person shall transport any refuse into any park for the
purpose of disposal therein.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-207]
Only those persons who possess a permit from the City and who
are acting in conformity with the terms and conditions of the permit
or otherwise have permission of the City shall be allowed to emit
amplified sound within the boundaries of a park. No unreasonable noise
shall be emitted in uses of the park.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-208; Ord. No. 1548, 5-18-2022]
Posting of signs in any park shall be prohibited except in accord
with the provisions of any City ordinance or any permit issued by
the City.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-209]
No person shall solicit or advertise for sale within the boundaries
of any park any product, item or service except as provided under
the terms and conditions of a permit issued by the City.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-210]
Demonstrations, exhibitions and special events must be approved
by City Council or its designated representative pursuant to policies
duly adopted by the City prior to their occurrence. Written application
must be made to the City at least seven (7) days in advance of the
proposed demonstration, exhibition or special event. If the event
is approved and requires an extra demand on City services, the applicant
will be assessed such fees payable before the activity occurs.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-211]
All park facilities, including, but not limited to, playing
fields, picnic shelters and gazebos, shall be subject to use by reservation
permits issued by the City and any person or group holding a valid
reservation permit shall have the right of usage of the facility designated
by the permit over any person or group without such a permit. A refundable
cleanup deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) may be required for groups
of twenty-five (25) or more. This deposit will be refunded if the
facility is left clean and undamaged.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-212]
Applications for permits shall be made to the City of Mission
Parks and Recreation Department. No permit shall be issued if the
application is made more than ninety (90) days or less than seven
(7) days in advance of the date requested.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-213]
The City shall have the right to suspend or revoke any permit
issued under the authority of this Section when any person or group
holding a permit engages in misconduct at the park facility or when
unforeseen events or maintenance needs arise. The Director of Parks
and Recreation and/or the Director of Public Works shall render the
final decision on all applications and revocations.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-214]
It is unlawful for any person to mark, deface, disfigure, injure,
tamper with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables,
benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving materials, water lines
or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs,
notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, flowers,
shrubbery, grass, trees, statues, posts or other boundary markers
or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or other
property under the ownership, jurisdiction or control of the City;
however, nothing contained herein shall prevent any person or persons
from moving any portable table or bench which has been placed in the
park for use by the public to an adjoining or nearby table within
the immediate location of the temporary table or bench; however, no
temporary table or bench shall be moved from its original location
in such a manner that it is disassociated from the use and the area
for which it was first placed in the park. No equipment of any kind
shall be removed from park premises. No connection to any public utility
is permitted without authorized permission.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-215]
A.
Motor
vehicles are specifically prohibited from operation within any City
parks except parking lots, access drives to parking lots and park
streets, or areas specifically established by the Chief of Police
for motor vehicle use.
B.
The
presence of motor vehicles in parking lots, parking access drives
and park streets is prohibited when parks are closed.
C.
Parking
for special events, organized activities, etc., may be designated
to a specific location by the City.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-216]
A.
No
person shall build or attempt to build a fire in any park area except
barbecues which will be limited to grills or areas specified by the
City. No open fires will be permitted. No person shall drop, throw
or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars
or other inflammable material within any park area or on any highway,
road or street abutting or contiguous thereto.
B.
No
overnight camping without specific written permission will be allowed
within the parks.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-217]
No person shall fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and
washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-218]
A.
Playground
equipment is designated and intended for the use of children under
the age of fourteen (14).
B.
Children
under the age of five (5) years must be supervised by an adult.
C.
It
is unlawful for any person to use or occupy playgrounds or playground
equipment other than the purpose intended.
D.
Destruction
of any public property or playground equipment is a violation of City
ordinance.
[Ord. No. 969 §1, 8-26-1998; CC 2000 §12-219; Ord. No. 1548, 5-18-2022]
A.
The
following restrictions are placed on the use of all City parks:
1.
Glass bottles and glass containers are not allowed in any park.
2.
Tennis courts, racquetball courts, basketball courts, and other areas
which have been improved with a surf ace for the purpose of playing
a particular sport or game may only be used on foot, except persons
with disabilities may use Accessibility Devices.
