[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Municipality
of Murrysville 5-4-1992 by Ord. No. 320-92.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance repealed former
Ch. 166, Parks and Playgrounds, adopted 12-18-1979 by Ord. No. 43-79,
as amended.
A.
The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply
to each park, playground, conservation area, green space, pedestrian
right-of-way, or other public recreation area owned by the Municipality
of Murrysville. A copy of the regulations and the penalties prescribed
in this chapter shall, to the extent practicable, be posted at a conspicuous
place at each such park.
B.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting
the development and management of park premises by the Municipality
in accordance with its Recreation and Open Space Plan.
There is absolutely prohibited, within the premises of the parks set forth in § 166-1, hereof the following conduct:
A.
Picking, disturbing, mutilating, transplanting or removing any plant
unless directed by the Municipality.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by Ord.
No. 976-17]
B.
Disturbing, harming or destroying any animal or the habitation thereof, with the sole exception of hunting by special permit as described in § 166-4A hereof.
C.
Littering.
D.
Use of motorized trail bikes, snowmobiles and all-terrain
vehicles.
E.
Use of skateboards except in designated areas.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by Ord.
No. 976-17]
F.
Destruction, alteration or vandalism of parkgrounds
or improvements thereon.
G.
Swimming.
H.
Ice skating or ice fishing.
The following conduct is permitted within the
parks only when the appropriate conditions described herein are satisfied:
A.
Delivering, conveying or causing any domesticated animal to be in
a park is permitted provided the animal is on a leash or lead of no
more than eight feet. Dogs are permitted to be off leash or otherwise
controlled in accordance with state law in the confines of the Brooks
Family Dog Park and Pleasant Valley Park, and Townsend Park Monday
through Friday, excepting days designated for the Murrysville Summer
Recreation Program, dawn until 3:00 p.m. Domesticated animals are
not to disturb or damage park property, other occupants of the park,
or wildlife in the parks. Such control includes the repair of any
damage caused by such animal, and the removal and proper disposal
of all waste generated by such animal. Domesticated animals are not
permitted in playground areas unless they are a service dog. Domesticated
animals are not permitted on any playing field area. All domesticated
animals must be licensed and vaccinated according to prevailing laws.
The license and evidence of vaccination must be visually displayed
in accordance with prevailing laws.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by Ord.
No. 976-17]
B.
Fire is permitted only in the permanent cooking grills provided by the Municipality, or in accordance with a permit issued for camping under § 166-4B hereof.
C.
Motorized conveyances, or vehicles of any type, excepting wheelchairs,
are permitted only on established access roads and only for the purpose
of ingress and egress to the park, and only when operated in accordance
with state law. Authorized park construction and maintenance vehicles
are permitted.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by Ord.
No. 976-17]
[Amended 7-5-2001 by Ord.
No. 576-01; 9-3-2003 by Ord. No. 642-03; 12-3-2014 by Ord. No. 920-14; 11-4-2015 by Ord. No. 933-15[1]; 12-16-2015 by Ord.
No. 938-15; 6-22-2016 by Ord. No. 950-16; 12-21-2016 by Ord. No. 959-16; 8-2-2017 by Ord. No. 976-17]
The following activities are permitted only upon the issuance
of a permit by the Municipality stating the date, location, time period,
and approximate number of people participating in the activity. A
fee for such permit may be required as set forth in the fees ordinance.[2] The Municipality may, in its sole discretion, require
as a condition for the grant of a permit, a security deposit and/or
other measures, such as evidence of insurance, to cover the cost of
any damage, or to provide for the health and safety of the public
and/or for cleanup operations. Permits shall be issued by a designee
of the Mayor only to applicants who provide evidence of responsibility
for the safe and reasonable conduct of such activity.
A.
Hunting with bow and arrow during specially prescribed periods in
Murrysville Community Park, Duff Park, Townsend Park, Pleasant Valley
Park, Kellman Reserve, Skena Reserve, Pin Oak and Verner open spaces
on posted dates only, and only in accordance with state hunting regulations.
B.
Camping, including the making of camp fires. A security deposit of
$50 shall be posted for such a permit unless waived by Council.
C.
Commercial activity. A security deposit of $50 shall be posted for
such a permit.
D.
Occupation of a park before sunrise or after sunset. A security deposit
of $50 shall be posted for such a permit.
E.
Exclusive use of a specific shelter or area within a park. A security
deposit of $50 shall be posted for such a permit.
F.
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited except
at Sardis Park, Townsend Park, and at Murrysville Community Park when
authorized by Council. A security deposit of $200 shall be posted
for such a permit.
[Amended 8-2-2017 by Ord.
No. 976-17]
A.
Any person who shall violate or cause there to be violated the regulations
and/or prohibited conduct set forth in this chapter shall be punishable
in a summary proceeding before any district magistrate of the County
of Westmoreland by payment of the costs of prosecution and a fine
of not less than $100 for the first violation, $300 for the second
violation and $500 for each succeeding violation. Proceedings for
the violation of this chapter shall be commenced in the name of the
Municipality by either summons or warrant in the discretion of the
officer before whom the action is commenced and shall be directed
to and served by a constable of the Municipality.
B.
The Chief Administrator, based on evidence received and with a recommendation from the Murrysville Parks and Recreation Commission, shall have the authority to ban a domesticated animal from any municipal property defined in § 166-1. The aggrieved party shall have a right to appeal the Chief Administrator's decision to Murrysville Council.
Any person or group of persons who submits information
leading to the arrest and conviction of an individual for destruction,
alteration or vandalism of parkgrounds or improvements thereon shall
be eligible for receipt of a reward of $500. In the event that multiple
individuals submit information relating to one incident of vandalism
(involving one or more than one persons) or to one person, one reward
of $500 shall be divided equally between the reporting individuals.
