[HISTORY: Adopted by the Orangetown Town Board 10-14-1968 by L.L. No.
6-1968; amended in its entirety 9-11-2006 by L.L. No.
15-2006. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol, firearm,
slingshot or bow and arrow or any rocket, torpedo or other fireworks
of any description or carry or transport the same in any park, playground,
recreation area or land owned or maintained by the Town of Orangetown
(hereinafter "Town"), unless upon permission of the Superintendent
of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, or his authorized representative,
or upon a range established for that purpose and with a permit secured
pursuant to special rules established by the Superintendent of Parks,
Recreation and Buildings, as hereinafter set forth.
No person shall climb any tree or injure, deface or disturb
or befoul any part of a Town park, playground, recreation area or
Town land or any building, signs, equipment or other property found
therein, or remove, cut down, cut, injure or destroy any tree, flower,
shrub, ornament, statue, fence, bridge, structure or other property
within any Town park, playground, recreation area or park approach
or within any Town land or any area under the jurisdiction of the
Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings. No person shall
engage in the hitting or striking of golf balls within the boundaries
of any Town park, playground, recreation area or Town land, unless
designated to allow the same.
No person shall kindle, build, maintain or use a fire in any
Town park, playground, recreation area, park approach or Town land
for any purpose except in a stove, fireplace, oven or fire circle
provided for that purpose. Any fire in a permitted area or authorized
fireplace shall be continuously under the care and direction of a
competent person from the time it is kindled until it is extinguished.
Lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars or burning tobacco must not be
deposited or left where they may cause fires. Smoking is prohibited
in those areas designated by resolution of the Town Board.
No person shall deposit, dump, throw or place any earth, rubbish,
paper, bottle, bits of crockery, glass or glassware, metallic or other
substance, garbage or other refuse matter or any sand, stone, lumber
or other material of any kind in or upon any part of the water or
grounds of any Town park, playground, recreation area, park approach
or Town land. Grounds must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
by all users thereof, and garbage and refuse must be deposited in
the receptacles provided.
It shall be unlawful to bring, or cause to be brought, into
any Town park, recreation or playground area any animal, except where
posted as allowed. In those areas where posted as allowed, it shall
be unlawful to permit any dog or animal to be in any such area unless
such dog or animal is secured on a leash of not more than six feet
in length. Owners of leashed or unleashed dogs or animals, whether
legally or illegally on any Town park, recreation or playground area,
shall be responsible for the immediate removal and disposal of fecal
matter excreted by that animal. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
set forth herein, the training or exhibition of dogs or animals in
designated areas shall be permitted only by special permit of the
Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings. Trained guide dogs
for the blind are expressly exempt from all provisions of this chapter.
No person shall hunt or trap birds, animals or any other game
within the boundaries of any Town park, playground, recreation area
or Town land under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of Parks,
Recreation and Buildings.
No person shall bathe, wade or swim in any waters, pools or
lakes in any Town park playground, or recreation area or on Town land,
except at such times and in such places designated or maintained as
bathing areas and unless so covered with a bathing suit as to prevent
indecent exposure of the person. No person shall dress or undress
in any Town park, playground, recreation area, or park approach except
in such places as may be designated or maintained for that purpose.
No person shall use, ride or drive a horse in any Town park,
playground, or recreation area or on Town land under the jurisdiction
of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings.
Model airplanes, boats, cars and other powered objects are prohibited
and may not be used within the boundaries of any Town park or Town
land, except within those areas designated or permit issued for said
activity by the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings.
The consumption, possession, carrying or transport of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any Town parkland, playground, recreation area, Town land, public way, sidewalks, streets, roads or highways as further outlined in Chapter 10, Drinking in Public, of the Orangetown Code, except within Town-owned golf courses, where there shall be no such prohibition, so long as the alcoholic beverages were procured from the Town-licensed operator of the food and beverage establishment located at the Town-owned golf course and in compliance with the said Town-licensed operator's New York State issued liquor license.
No person shall drive or cause to be driven along or over any
road within any Town park, playground, recreation area, or Town land
any vehicles at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour, nor shall
any person park and/or stand or cause to be parked any vehicle at
any point where a sign prohibiting parking and/or standing has been
erected. Properly registered motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, motor
scooters and bicycles with motors attached are restricted to roadways
and parking areas within the park boundaries. Nonregistered motor
vehicles, including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), etc.,
are not permitted on Town park property, Town recreation areas or
Town lands.
A.
Permit.
(1)
Except where otherwise permitted, no person or group of persons shall
camp in any Town park, playground, or recreation area or on Town land
other than in such areas as the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation
and Buildings, or his authorized representative, may permit from time
to time, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., and only after
a permit therefor has been issued at least 48 hours in advance by
the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings or his authorized
representative. A camping permit may be canceled at any time, with
or without cause, by an authorized representative of the Department
of Parks, Recreation and Buildings or of the Police Department of
the Town of Orangetown. A copy of the camping permit shall be filed
by the camper at the office of the Police Department of the Town of
Orangetown prior to the date and time the permit becomes effective.
(2)
Where a permit has been canceled or denied hereunder, the applicant
may apply to the Town Board for such permit or reinstatement thereof.
After a public hearing thereon, at which time the applicant shall
have an opportunity to be heard, the Town Board shall determine if
the permit shall be issued or be reinstated. The Town Board shall
fix a reasonable date and time for the public hearing and give public
notice of such hearing by publication in the official newspaper of
the Town at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing thereof,
which costs of sending or publishing of such notices shall be borne
by the applicant and paid to the Town prior to the public hearing.
A review of any denial thereof may be had by the applicant pursuant
to Article 78 of New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules.
B.
All Town parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and Town lands shall
be closed to the public at nighttime (i.e., between sunset and sunrise),
except as otherwise permitted by the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation
and Buildings.
A.
Except as herein provided, all existing laws, rules and regulations
concerning public roads and highways shall remain in full force and
effect.
B.
Permit.
(1)
No parade, procession or other gathering shall be held on any Town
parkland, playground, recreation area, or Town property without a
permit therefor having been issued at least 48 hours in advance by
the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings or his authorized
representative. Such permit may be canceled at any time, with or without
cause, by the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings or
his duly authorized representative or by the Chief of Police of the
Town of Orangetown or his duly authorized representative.
(2)
Where a permit has been canceled or denied hereunder, the applicant
may apply to the Town Board for such permit or reinstatement thereof.
After a public hearing thereon, at which time the applicant shall
have an opportunity to be heard, the Town Board shall determine whether
or not such permit shall be issued or be reinstated. The Town Board
shall fix a reasonable date and time for the public hearing and give
public notice of such hearing by publication in the official newspaper
of the Town at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing thereof,
which costs of sending or publishing of such notices shall be borne
by the applicant and paid to the Town prior to the public hearing.
A review of the denial thereof may be had by the applicant pursuant
to Article 78 of New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules.
(3)
No parade, procession or other gathering shall be held on any public
way, sidewalk, street, road or highway without a permit therefor having
been issued at least 48 hours in advance by the Superintendent of
Highways or his authorized representative. Such permit may be canceled
at any time, with or without cause, by the Superintendent of Highways,
his authorized representative, or the Chief of Police of the Town
of Orangetown or his duly authorized representative.
C.
A copy of such permit, together with a statement or chart showing
the route of such parade or procession or location of such gathering,
must be filed by the licensee or its or his representative at the
office of the Police Department of the Town of Orangetown at least
24 hours in advance of the date and time of such parade, procession
or gathering.
D.
Any permit required by § 7A-11B(1) shall be subject to such special rules established by the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and the Chief of Police as hereinafter set forth, and any permit required for public ways, sidewalks, streets, roads or highways shall be subject to such special rules as established by the Superintendent of Highways.
A.
No meetings, assemblies, demonstrations, exhibitions, parades, racing,
organized picnics or outings shall be conducted in Town parks, playgrounds
or recreation areas or on Town lands without a permit first being
obtained from the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings,
or his duly authorized representative, at least 48 hours prior to
such activity and a copy of such permit filed by the holder of the
permit with the Police Department of the Town of Orangetown prior
to the time the permit becomes effective. Such permit may be canceled
at any time, with or without cause, by the Superintendent of Parks,
Recreation and Buildings or his duly authorized representative or
by the Chief of Police of the Town of Orangetown or his duly authorized
representative.
B.
No meetings, assemblies, demonstrations, exhibitions, parades, racing
or organized outings shall be conducted on sidewalks, streets, roads
and highways without a license therefor first being obtained from
the Superintendent of Highways, or his duly authorized representative,
at least 48 hours prior to such activity and a copy of such license
filed by the licensee with the Police Department of the Town of Orangetown
prior to the time the license becomes effective. Such permit may be
canceled at any time, with or without cause, by the Superintendent
of Highways or by the Chief of Police of the Town of Orangetown or
his duly authorized representative.
C.
No person, corporation, organization, group, association, business
entity or firm shall, in any Town park, recreation or playground areas:
(1)
Offer for sale or distribution any merchandise, goods, wares, foods,
beverages, fare, articles or other things (hereinafter "goods or fare"),
nor station or place any stand, stall, booth, tent, cart or vehicle
for the transportation, sale, distribution or display of any such
goods or fare, except with the permission and authorization of the
Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, by application
and permit as hereinafter provided.
(2)
Announce, advertise, promote or call the public's attention,
in any way, to any goods or fare for sale or services for hire.
(3)
Post, paste, fasten, paint, write, draw, carve, tack or affix any
placard, bill, notice, sign, advertisement, or any writing whatsoever
upon any structure, tree, stone, fence, thing or enclosure within
any Town park, playground or recreation area or on any Town lands,
highways or roads adjacent to any Town park, playground or recreation
area or Town conservation area, except that the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Buildings may place informational signs within such
areas.
(4)
Erect, install, set up, assemble or occupy any stand, stall, booth,
tent, cart or other structure in any Town park, playground or recreation
area, or sell, vend, purvey, give away, offer for free or provide
complimentarily any goods or fare from any such stand, stall, booth,
tent, cart or other structure, without the prior written permission
of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Buildings.
D.
Erection or installation of permanent facilities, buildings or structures;
modification, alteration or renovation of existing facilities, buildings
or structures; the planting or installation of trees, shrubberies,
bushes, landscaping, ground cover or sod; or any other construction,
building, renovation, landscaping or similar land improvement activity
(hereinafter referred to as "park improvements"), with permanent or
lasting impact on a Town park, playground or recreation area, is allowable
only by permit, with the following restrictions:
(1)
All park improvements shall be considered with a view toward future
development plans for the affected area and in view of the comprehensive/Master
Plan of the Town of Orangetown.
(2)
Park improvements shall conform to all Town, county, state, federal
and other applicable and governing codes, laws, statutes, rules and
regulations.
(3)
All plans for park improvements shall be reviewed by the Town's
Park Development Advisory Committee, the Town's Youth Recreation
Assessment Advisory Committee, and the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation
and Buildings for their consideration and comment. Final consideration
and approval shall be rendered by the Town Board.
(4)
Since all Town parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and Town lands
are municipal property and are maintained for the use and enjoyment
of all residents, it shall be impermissible for any person, corporation,
organization, group, association, business entity or firm to erect,
install, use, utilize, operate, control, occupy or maintain any facility,
building or structure for its restricted or exclusive use, operation,
control, utilization or occupancy.
(5)
All park improvements shall become the property of the Town and shall
be owned in title to and under the control and authority of the Department
of Parks, Recreation and Buildings. In the event a private corporation,
organization, group, association, business entity, firm or individual
(hereinafter "donor") wishes to make substantial park improvements,
arrangements may be established so as to grant priority in scheduling
the use, utilization and operation of those park improvements. The
terms and provisions for priority scheduling shall be agreed to in
writing prior to the commencement of any park improvements.
[Added 7-19-2016 by L.L.
No. 6-2016[1]]
A.
Purpose and intent.
(1)
The Town's system of parks and park improvements exist for the
benefit of the public at large, yet, presently, is financed primarily
by the Town's taxpaying residents and organized fee-paying groups,
without contribution by others having equal access.
(2)
The purpose of this section is to assist the Town's Department
of Parks and Recreation to meet its mission "to deliver leisure time
opportunities through safe, well-organized and affordable programs
and a comprehensive network of parks, trails and open spaces to promote
the mental, physical and social well-being of our residents," through
the implementation of a fair and equitable use and fee policy that
recognizes both the limited facilities available for use and the cost
of maintaining and improving those facilities.
(3)
The fee policy established by this section will enable the Town to
continue to provide quality recreation programs and make necessary
program expansions which would not otherwise be possible. The fees
provided hereby will be used to supplement, not replace, other resources
available to the Department of Parks and Recreation, all with a view
toward meeting the Town's responsibility to provide public open
space and leisure opportunities rightfully expected by the Town's
taxpaying residents.
B.
Access to Town parks.
(1)
Access to Town-owned and -operated parks is limited to verified Town
residents and registered nonresidents, except where an exemption has
been noted. All visitors to Town parks should be prepared to show
proof of residency or proof of having purchased a nonresident pass
from the duly appointed authority. Athletic fields at all Town-owned
park facilities are governed by the field use policy; nonresident
use of these areas is accounted for under this policy, provided a
field permit has been issued or other written agreement is in place.
Accordingly, no charge shall be made for any person using a Town-owned
athletic field pursuant to the field use policy.
(2)
Parks and Recreation Department-sponsored programs are primarily
for Town residents. Nonresident access is at the discretion of the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and his/her designated representative.
(3)
Nonresidents are permitted access to Town-owned and/or -maintained
park facilities, provided that they are in the company of a verified
resident.
(4)
Nonresident passes can be purchased through the Parks and Recreation
Department at the applicable fee as outlined in the Parks and Recreation
Department fee schedule below, or as amended by resolution of the
Town Board:
(a)
Areas subject to the within section are the following:
(c)
Fully exempt areas.
[1]
All Town-recognized memorial areas.
[2]
Nike Park.
[3]
Tackamac Park.
[4]
JB Clarke Rail Trail.
[5]
Braunsdorf Park.
[6]
Borst Park.
[7]
All undeveloped/partially developed areas not otherwise listed
in this section.
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Nonresident Annual Park Access Fees
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|---|---|---|---|
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Fee Category
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Annual Fee
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Daily Fee
| |
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Nonresident
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$250
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$25
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Senior (65 and over)
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$150
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$15
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Young Adult (age 12-18)
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$165
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$16
| |
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Child (11 and under)
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$150
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$15
| |
|
Veterans
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No charge
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No charge
| |
A.
In addition to the general rules of conduct within Town parks, playgrounds,
recreation areas, Town lands, public ways, sidewalks, streets, roads
or highways herein set forth, special rules and regulations may be
promulgated and amended from time to time by the Superintendent of
Parks, Recreation and Buildings, the Superintendent of Highways and/or
the Chief of Police, as provided in this chapter, subject to the approval
of the Town Board. In addition, the Town park system contains a number
of specialty areas, including, but not limited to, hike/bike trails,
tennis courts, the picnic pavilion and athletic fields, each requiring
specific rules and regulations concerning proper and appropriate use
and utilization of those individual facilities. This chapter shall
in no way restrict the Superintendent from formulating, posting and
enforcing rules and regulations for those specific areas, in addition
to the general proscriptions in this chapter.
B.
Permits are available from the Superintendent for the following:
(1)
Reservations of group-use facilities: ball fields, basketball and
tennis courts, picnic pavilion or area, multipurpose fields, and any
other facilities that may be constructed, built, installed or erected.
(2)
Erection, installation or construction of temporary or permanent
buildings or structures.
(3)
Modification, alteration or renovation of existing facilities, buildings
or structures.
(4)
Use, utilization or operation of special equipment, such as, for
example, generators, public address or sound systems, and other mechanized
or electronic apparatus.
(5)
The posting of placards, bills, notices, signs, advertisements, and
other commercial uses, as defined in this chapter.
(6)
The planting or installation of trees, shrubberies, bushes, landscaping,
ground cover or sod.
C.
Fees for permits shall be determined and approved by the Town Board.
D.
A complete copy of the rules and regulations as described in this
chapter shall be provided to each applicant with his/her/their/its
approved permit.
E.
The issuance of a permit does not exempt any person, corporation,
organization, group, association, business entity or firm from any
of the rules or regulations as set forth in this chapter.
F.
The issuance of a permit shall not imply, suggest, guarantee or ensure
that the Superintendent cannot close or shut down a Town park, playground,
recreation area or facility that becomes hazardous, dangerous or unsafe
for public use, utilization or operation due to inclement weather,
fire, water, construction or other adverse conditions.
G.
The Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and/or the
Town Supervisor, or his/her designee, shall administer and enforce
the provisions of this chapter, including the establishment and collection
of fees, preparation of permit application forms, review of permit
applications, issuance and revocation of permits, promulgation and
enforcement of rules and regulations to implement the provisions of
this chapter, and all other decisions and determinations relating
thereto. When the activities, behavior or conduct of any person, corporation,
organization, group, association, business entity or firm is determined
to be in violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated
under the authority of this chapter or is determined not to be in
the best interests of the Town park, playground or recreation area,
or when such acts are deemed to be disruptive to the surrounding neighborhood,
or when such activities, behavior or conduct affects other people
or private or public property, the Town of Orangetown Police or the
Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, or his agent assigned
to such area or program, shall have the authority to cause such activities,
behavior or conduct to cease and be terminated or to expel the perpetrators
of such activities, behavior or conduct from the area or to have the
Orangetown Police arrest and detain the perpetrators or to file a
complaint for the violation of this chapter.
A.
Any violations by a person, organization, group, association, business
entity, firm or corporation of any provision of this chapter shall
be deemed a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or
imprisonment for a period not to exceed 14 days, or both such fine
and imprisonment.
B.
Any person, organization, group, association, business entity, firm
or corporation which takes part in or assists in any violation of
this chapter shall also be subject to the penalties provided herein.
C.
Each day that a violation of this chapter is committed or is permitted
to exist or to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
The declaration of any portion of this chapter, by a court of
competent jurisdiction, to be invalid shall not invalidate the entire
chapter but only that part thereof so declared to be invalid, and
the remainder of said chapter shall remain in full force and effect.
Any title enumerated under this chapter is for organization
purposes and convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the
text of this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing in the
Office of the Secretary of State in accordance with § 27
of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
