[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Tonawanda 7-15-1974
as Chapter 29 of the 1974 Code of the Town of Tonawanda. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
No person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol, firearm or slingshot
or any rocket, torpedo or other fireworks of any description or carry or transport
the same in any park unless upon permission of the Town Board.
No person shall climb any tree or injure, deface, disturb or befoul
any part of a town park or any buildings, 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 park or park approach or within any other area under the control of the
Superintendent of Parks.
No person shall kindle, build, maintain or use a fire in any town park
or park approach for any purpose except in a stove, fireplace, oven or fire
circle provided for that purpose. A fire 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.[2]
No person shall bring any dog or dogs into any town park unless the
same are on leashes and kept on leashes while in the park.
No person shall hunt game within the boundaries of a park.
No person shall bathe, wade or swim in any waters, pools or lakes except
at such times and in such places as the Superintendent may designate or maintain
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 park or park
approach except in such places as may be designated or maintained for that
purpose.
No person shall bring into a town park, use or have in his possession
while there, any implement, device or cards commonly used for gambling purposes.
No person shall use, ride or drive a horse in any park area except over
bridle paths or other paths established for said purpose. No rider shall travel
at a gait in excess of a trot while in the parks, to preserve the safety of
the public and avoid endangering children at play.
[Added 5-12-1980[1]]
The Town Board or Recreation Department of the Town of Tonawanda shall
designate buildings, shelters and locations within the parks and recreation
areas of the town which may be reserved for the exclusive use by a group of
persons. No person or persons shall occupy or use any such building, shelter
or location unless such use has been authorized by the town through the issuance
of a special permit. Application for such permit shall be made to the Recreation
Department of the town and shall include such information and certification
as required by the Recreation Department or the Town Board. Such application
may be granted or denied under such circumstances and conditions as prescribed
by the Town Board or Recreation Department. Such permit shall be in a form
prescribed by the Recreation Department and shall be available for inspection
by any town official or employee during the time the permit is operative.
Such permit may provide for an exception to any applicable local laws and
ordinances and in such a case shall state the terms and conditions under which
said exceptions shall apply. Such permit may be revoked at any time by the
Town Board, Recreation Department or Police Department of the town upon reasonable
belief of a violation of any of the conditions under which the permit was
issued.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former § 29-10
of the 1974 Code of the Town of Tonawanda, which pertained to the use of liquor
and beer in parks.
No person shall drive or cause to be driven along or over any road within
any town park any vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour, nor shall
any person park or cause to be parked any vehicle at any point where a sign
prohibiting parking has been erected pursuant to the direction of the Town
Superintendent of Parks. Snowmobiles, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, motor
scooters and bicycles with motors attached are strictly prohibited within
the boundaries of any town park.
No person, firm or corporation shall sell or offer for sale within the
town parks any property or privilege whatsoever unless authorized by the Town
Board.
[Amended 4-14-1980]
No person shall enter or remain in a park, playground or recreation
facility owned and/or maintained by the Town of Tonawanda between sunset and
sunrise the following day except:
A.
Where a person is traveling to or from or participating
in an event or activity under the direct supervision of the Town of Tonawanda.
B.
Where a person is traveling to or from or is participating
in the use of a facility or location for which use the town has issued a special
permit to allow the use thereof by said person during such hours.
C.
Where a person is using the town boat-launching facility
for the purposes of boating or fishing.
[Amended 5-21-1984 by L.L. No. 8-1984]
A.
Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of any
provision of this chapter shall be deemed a violation punishable by a fine
not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days,
or both.
B.
Any person who 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 permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
