[Adopted 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 470B (Ch. 16, Part 1, of the 2003 Code
of Ordinances)]
[Amended 2-24-2003 by Ord. No. 670]
The following words, as used in this article, shall have the
meaning ascribed thereto, unless the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
A concrete seating area located on the Susquehanna River
side of the levee and located just east of Veterans' Bridge.
A vehicle or type of vehicle other than an emergency vehicle
for which special operating or equipment privileges are given by the
City.
The area designated by the City of Lock Haven as a swimming
and bathing area located on the Susquehanna River.
A Fire Department vehicle, police vehicle, sheriff vehicle,
ambulance, blood delivery vehicle, armed forces emergency vehicle,
one vehicle operated by a coroner or chief county medical examiner
and one vehicle operated by a chief deputy coroner or deputy chief
county medical examiner used for answering emergency calls, or any
other vehicle designated by the State Police under § 6106
(relating to designation of emergency vehicles by Pennsylvania State
Police of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code)[1] or a privately owned vehicle used in answering an emergency
call when used by any of the following:
A Police Chief or Assistant Chief.
A Fire Chief, Assistant Chief and, when a fire company has three
or more fire vehicles, a Second or Third Assistant Chief.
A Fire Police Captain and Fire Police Lieutenant.
An Ambulance Corps Commander and Assistant Commander.
A River Rescue Commander and Assistant Commander.
A County Emergency Management Coordinator.
A Fire Marshal.
A Rescue Service Chief and Assistant Chief.
Levee Superintendent or other officer authorized by the City
Manager.
That paved portion of the levee system constructed and intended
for use of pedestrians.
The flood protection project (or levee) consists of some
36,600 feet of earthen and rock embankment and an additional 1,000
feet of concrete flood wall running from Houston Street in Flemington
Borough through the International Paper Company property, Castanea
Township, along U.S. 220, around the airport and upstream along the
river bank to a tie-out at Lock Haven University. It includes five
closure structures and storage buildings associated with these closures,
35 drainage structures, five miniparks, the new beach and beach house,
the new amphitheater, the paved walking and jogging path along the
top of portions of the levee and the many benches, pole lights, bicycle
racks and picnic tables located in these areas.
A vehicle which is self-propelled including, but not limited
to, minibikes, motorcycles, trail bikes, go-carts, snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles, except ones which are propelled by human power.
A natural person afoot.
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
Any area designated by City Council as being for public use
for purposes of recreation, amusement or pleasure.
Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is
or my be transported or drawn upon the levee including, but not limited
to, skateboards, bicycles, tricycles, in-line skates, coasters, sleds,
skis, except devices used exclusively to transport handicapped persons
or infants and small children by a pedestrian.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6106.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motorized vehicle
or nonmotorized vehicle including, but not limited to, minibikes,
motorcycles, scooters, trail bikes, go-carts, snowmobiles, and all-terrain
vehicles in or upon the levee owned by or under the control of the
City.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motorized or nonmotorized
vehicle or device in, upon or by which any person or property is or
may be transported or drawn upon the levee including, but not limited
to, skateboards, bicycles, tricycles, in-line skates, coasters, sleds,
skis, except devices used exclusively to transport handicapped persons
or infants and small children by a pedestrian.
It shall be unlawful for any person being the parent or guardian
of any child under the age of 16 years to permit or cause to permit
said child to operate any motorized vehicle including, but not limited
to, minibikes, motorcycles, scooters, trail bikes, go-carts or snowmobiles,
and ATVs in or upon the levee owned or under the control of the City.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to equipment
owned by or under the control of the City of Lock Haven which is being
used for the care or maintenance of the grounds or facilities, or
emergency or authorized vehicles.
[Amended 2-24-2003 by Ord. No. 670]
Any person, who shall violate any provision of §§ 298-2 or 298-3 shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $600 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each succeeding offense shall cause to be issued a fine to increase no less than $100 and costs of prosecution. Each day that a violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereinafter established
by ordinance of the City of Lock Haven:
A.
Levee usage hours. The levee shall be opened daily to the public
at such hours as the City of Lock Haven may from time to time designate,
but in no event shall any person be permitted to be in attendance
on the levee between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless specific permission
be granted by the City of Lock Haven.
B.
Prohibited conduct. No person in attendance on the levee shall:
(1)
Injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs,
turf, buildings, structures, signs or fixtures, any other property
of the City of Lock Haven located within the levee system.
(2)
Litter any area of the levee with garbage, paper, bottles, cans or
other waste material; they shall not dispose of the same in any way,
except in receptacles designated for the respective purpose.
(3)
Kindle or maintain any fire on the levee system.
(4)
Remove any bollard, bench, handrail, seat, table or other item from
the levee system without permission of the City.
(5)
Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulation
posted at any place within the levee system of the City of Lock Haven,
nor shall any notice or placard be posted within the levee other than
by authority of the City.
(6)
Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service
whatsoever within the limits of the levee system without permission
of the City.
(7)
Operate, stop or park any vehicle, bicycle or other means of conveyance,
except in areas where permitted or designated by proper authority
of the City.
(8)
Bring onto the premises, possess or consume any alcoholic beverage
or illegal drugs of any kind, no person shall enter the premises under
the influence of alcohol, in an intoxicated state or otherwise be
under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. The use of tobacco,
vapor, and e-cigarette products is prohibited while on the levee system.
[Amended 8-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-07]
(9)
Carry or discharge any slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks or other
missile-propelling instruments or explosives, or arrows or other dangerous
weapons (with the exception of firearms) which have such properties
as to cause annoyance or injury to any person or property, unless
permission has been granted by the City in designated areas; law enforcement
officers in the performance of their duties shall be exempt from these
provisions.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(10)
Discharge any firearms.
[Added 10-18-2010 by Ord.
No. 862]
(11)
Play ball, swim, golf, pitch horseshoes, engage in archery,
sled ride, cross country skiing or launch, dock or land any boat,
engage in finding buried objects with special detectors or participate
in any other form of recreation, sporting endeavor or pastime, except
in those areas which may be designated from time to time for that
purpose by the City.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(12)
Disturb the peace by any act or conduct himself in an indecent
or boisterous manner within the levee system so as to annoy any other
person using the levee system for recreational purposes.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(13)
Operate a vehicle on the levee system.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(14)
Use threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language
or words.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(15)
Commit any disorderly acts.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(16)
Hold any public meeting or engage in any marching as members
if a military, political or other organization without permission
of the City.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(17)
Be on the levee system other than the footpath, beach area,
amphitheater and fishing access area.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(18)
Disobey a proper order of a police officer or City authorized
personnel, or disobey or disregard or fail to comply with any rule
or regulation, warning, prohibition, instruction or direction posted
or as to its existence by the City of Lock Haven.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
(19)
Hunt for, capture or kill, or attempt or capture to kill or
aid or assist in the capturing or killing of, in any manner, any wild
bird or wild animal of any description, either game or otherwise,
unless specific permission is granted for a designated area by some
authority of the City.
[Amended 10-18-2010 by Ord. No. 862]
The use of the amphitheater shall be on a first-come, first-served
basis:
[Amended 2-24-2003 by Ord. No. 670]
Any person, who shall violate any provision of § 298-6 shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $600 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each succeeding offense shall cause to be issued a fine to increase no less than $100 and costs of prosecution. Each day that a violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense.
