§ 10.5-2. Rules and regulations for parks and recreation areas.

(a)

Prohibited acts. It is unlawful and prohibited for persons in or on the premises of any park and recreation area to perform the acts set forth herein below:

(1)

The throwing or projecting of objects that will endanger the health of others or damage private or public property.

(2)

Activities that endanger the water quality of any park water body.

(3)

The endangering of wildlife within the park.

(4)

The depositing of trash, refuse, junk on park property, except in proper containers.

(5)

Refusing to leave park property when directed to do so by the city police department or by an authorized representative of the city.

(6)

The use of any boat or floating device in any park waterbody. Boats and/or floating devices shall not include boats if approved for special events.

(7)

Any other acts deemed to be in violation of existing city ordinances.

(8)

Disturbing the peace and tranquility experienced at the park on a daily basis except as otherwise authorized by the city manager.

(9)

The use and/or possession of a horse in any park and/or recreation area.

(10)

Smoking shall be allowed in all city parks except in designated no smoking areas. No smoking areas shall be identified by appropriate signage which designates the area that smoking is prohibited. No smoking areas shall be designated by the city manager or designee.

(11)

During organized games and practices dogs and other pets shall not be permitted in certain designated areas of public parks designated as no pets as determined by the city manager or designee, except that animals employed by any governmental agency and those aiding impaired persons are exempt from this prohibition. When and where permitted, dogs must be under the control of the owner at all times. It shall be the responsibility of each person who has custody of or controls a dog and any other pet in an allowed area to immediately remove all waste and to possess the means with which to collect and dispose of said waste in a sanitary manner.

(b)

Activities prohibited without city manager's permission. It shall be unlawful and prohibited for persons in or on the premises of any city park or recreation area, without having first obtained permission from the city manager's office, to hold activities set forth herein below:

(1)

Public meetings or activities with more than twenty-five (25) persons.

(2)

Meetings and events lasting longer than one (1) day.

(3)

Special events or projects that would curtail, impede or interfere with the use of the facilities.

Those requiring permission from the city manager's office shall be required to submit a written request which shall include dates, times, activities, and name and telephone number of contact person.

(c)

Issuance of permission; reasonable conditions for public safety and convenience. The city manager shall issue permission in writing and may attach reasonable conditions, including but not limited to the posting of bond, designed to promote public safety, convenience and the protection of property located within the parks and recreations areas. The city manager's decision shall be based on the following criteria:

(1)

Safety;

(2)

Public access;

(3)

Competing events (permission for competing events shall be awarded on a first-applied-for basis unless one (1) or more competing applications are denied for cause).

(4)

Preservation of park tranquility as it exists on a daily basis.

The city manager shall be authorized to revoke permission based upon violations of the above conditions and criteria or other rules and regulations provided in this section.

(d)

Penalty for violation. Violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall subject the violator to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of this Code of Ordinances, which said section is hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.

(Ord. No. 84-14, §§ 1—3, 7-10-84; Ord. No. 89-30, §§ 1, 2, 11-14-89; Ord. No. 90-01, § 1, 2-13-90; Ord. No. 08-04, § 1, 5-13-08)