[Amended 4-16-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-05]
There is hereby established an advisory committee to be known
as the Environmental and Open Space Committee to provide advice to
the Borough and its officials and boards for the protection and/or
development or use of the natural resources, environmentally sensitive
land areas, and open space located within the Borough, including recreational
areas, parks, playgrounds and playing fields.
[Added 4-16-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-05]
A. Permits for special events in parks and recreation areas and facilities
shall be obtained by application to the approving authority with a
copy to the Recreation Director. A person seeking issuance of a permit
hereunder shall file an application stating:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association
sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4) The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired.
(5) Any other information reasonably necessary to make a determination
as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
(6) Any variances required from park rules and regulations.
B. Standards for issuance of a permit shall include the following findings:
(1) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public's enjoyment of the
park.
(2) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety
and recreation.
(3) That the proposed activity or use that is reasonably anticipated
will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4) That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome
expense or police assistance by the Borough.
(5) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use
on the date and hour requested in the application.
C. Appeal.
(1) Within 20 days after the receipt of an application, the approving
authority shall advise an applicant in writing of their decision to
grant or deny a permit; in the event of a denial, the notification
shall include the reason for the denial. Any aggrieved person shall
have the right to appeal to the Borough Mayor and Council by serving
written notice thereof on the Borough Clerk within five working days
of said refusal.
(2) The Borough Council shall decide within 10 days from the receipt
of the appeal by the Borough Clerk, or at its first meeting after
the appeal, whichever is later. The decision of the Borough Council
shall be final.
D. A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and
all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in
said permits.
E. An applicant for a permit may be required to submit evidence of liability
insurance covering injuries to members of the general public arising
out of such permitted activities, in such amounts as may from time
to time be determined prior to the commencement of any activity or
issuance of any permit.
F. Revocation. The approving authority shall have the authority to revoke
any permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance or
upon good cause shown.