[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of
the Town of Killingworth 12-1-2006. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 6-11-2008; 3-27-2017]
For the purposes of this chapter, the word "Commission"
shall mean the Park and Recreation Commission of the Town of Killingworth
and "public property" shall include any property owned or controlled
by the Town of Killingworth or any other Town agency other than those
properties specifically designated as a park, athletic field, or playground
herein or subsequently. The following areas are hereby designated
as a park, athletic field or playground: Irene Sheldon Park, Rocco
M. Reale Field, Bethke Field and Eric W. Auer Killingworth Recreation
Park. The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to designate any
additional property or areas now or hereafter acquired as a park,
athletic field or playground and, upon such designation, such additional
property or area shall be included within said definition.
In addition to the powers otherwise set forth
in this chapter, the Commission is hereby designated as the permitting
authority for all activities on any park, athletic field, or playground
and shall be the sole arbiter of any dispute as to scheduling or other
conflicts concerning the use of any of said parks, athletic fields,
or playgrounds.
In no event shall any dog be allowed, either
leashed or unleashed, on any designated park, athletic field or playground,
except in such areas designated by the Commission. Dogs shall be allowed
on other public property only if such dog is properly on a leash of
no more than 10 feet in length held by the owner or keeper of such
dog. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dog which accompanies a handicapped
person as an assistant or guide dog and is properly leashed or on
proper restraint shall be allowed on any public property pursuant
to § 46a-64 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
[Amended 3-2-2011]
In no event shall any horse or other livestock
or pet animal be ridden or walked on any park, athletic field, or
playground, except in areas designated by the Commission.
The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic
beverages on any park, athletic field or playground is strictly prohibited.
Concerts and special events that are sponsored
by a Killingworth organization may be allowed on a park, playground
or athletic field, but only upon a permit issued by the Commission.
Application for such a permit shall be made to the Commission, in
writing, at least 60 days prior to the date of such event, although
the Commission may waive such time requirement for good cause shown.
The Commission may require the sponsoring organization to post a bond
to insure against any damage to the location of the concert. The Commission
may impose reasonable regulations as to any such use, including but
not limited to the regulation of the hours of such concert or special
event, requiring the use of police for traffic control, and requiring
reimbursement for any costs incurred by the Town as a result of said
concert or special event.
The following activities are strictly prohibited
on any park, athletic field, or playground: no fires, except in designated
areas; no firearms; no target shooting, whether by firearm or bow
and arrow; no golfing; no glass containers; no disorderly conduct,
excessive noise, intoxication or obscene or indecent behavior; no
disposal of litter except in designated containers; and no motor vehicles,
all-terrain vehicles, motor bikes, or snowmobiles.
A violation of this chapter shall result in
a notice of violation and a fine of $25 for the first offense, $50
for the second offense, and $75 for the third and each subsequent
offense. Any person who receives a notice of violation may appeal
said notice to the Board of Selectmen, in writing, within 10 days
of the date of said notice and request a hearing on said violation(s).
All such appeals shall be considered, and all hearings shall be conducted,
in accordance with the provisions of § 7-152c of the Connecticut
General Statutes, which is hereby adopted for the establishment of
an appeal and citation hearing process for considering all appeals
under this chapter.
