For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases and words shall have the meaning set forth in this section. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular, and words in the singular number include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory:
DEPARTMENT The Department of
Parks, Recreation and Enrichment.
[Amended 6-8-2010 by Ord. No. 6-2010]
DIRECTOR The Director of the Department of
Parks, Recreation and Enrichment.
[Amended 6-8-2010 by Ord. No. 6-2010]
PARK A park, reservation, playground, recreation center or any other area in the City owned or used by the City and devoted to active or passive recreation or leisure activity.
SCULPTURE The art of carving wood, chiseling stone, casting metal, modeling clay or wax, or casting plastics into three-dimensional representatives, such as statues, figures or ornaments.
[Ord. No. 9-1989]
VEHICLE Any conveyance for human beings, whether motor-powered, animal-drawn, or self-propelled. The term shall include any trailer in tow of any size, kind or description but does not include baby carriages, hand sleds or vehicles in the service of the City.
[Ord. No. 9-1986]
Whenever the Council of the City determines that certain land and/or buildings which have been dedicated for park purposes are unused and unnecessary, the Council may authorize by ordinance the sale of such land and buildings either by public auction, sealed bids, or private sale, after holding public hearing on said sale or transfer of park property.
[Ord. No. 9-1989; amended 6-8-2010 by Ord. No. 6-2010]
In Riverfront
Park no person shall construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, restore, demolish, or raze any sculpture, building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary in character, or run or string any public service utility line into, upon or across such lands, except upon special permits issued by the Departments of Building and Housing Development, Public Works and
Parks, Recreation and Enrichment hereunder after review by the Historical Architectural Review Board, which will make recommendations to Council in accordance with the procedure of Chapter
7-331 relative to the Historical Architectural Review Board. This section shall not apply to playground and related equipment installed by the Department of
Parks, Recreation and Enrichment or the Department of Public Works.
No person shall camp in any park in other than permanent areas for organized camping provided by the Department and used by groups of persons under adequate supervision.
No person in any park shall take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, quoits, stones, arrows, javelins, or model airplanes except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation.
A person seeking a permit hereunder shall file an application with the Director which shall state:
A. The name and address of the applicant.
B. The name and address of the person sponsoring the activity.
C. The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
D. The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired.
E. An estimate of the anticipated attendance.
F. Any other information which the Director shall find reasonably necessary for a fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
The Director shall issue a permit hereunder after making the following findings:
A. That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park.
B. That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.
C. That the proposed activity or use is not specifically intended to result in violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
D. That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense to the City.
E. That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.
A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and applicable ordinances as though the same were inserted in said permit.
The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any person or by the City resulting from the activity for which such permit shall have been issued.
The Director shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or otherwise upon cause shown.
[Added 10-23-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
A. In Reservoir
Park persons may distribute literature in any area except those areas for which permits have been previously issued for a private or public event.
[Amended 6-8-2004 by Ord. No. 15-2004]
B. In Riverfront Park persons may distribute literature in any area except those areas for which permits have been previously issued for a private or public event.
C. At Italian Lake persons may distribute literature in any areas except those areas for which permits have been previously issued for a private or public event.
D. On City Island persons may distribute literature in any areas except:
(1) Those areas for which permits have been previously issued for a private or public event; and
(2) Those areas occupied by leaseholders and park areas under leaseholders' control.
E. For the remainder of City parks not noted above, persons may distribute literature in any areas except those areas for which permits have been previously issued for a private or public event.
[Added 10-23-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
In no event shall anyone distributing literature block ingress or egress to any park or any commercial business or other commercial activity. Further, those distributing literature shall stand on the grass off the walkways and shall keep moving when they are on the walkways so that they will not block or otherwise impede public use and enjoyment of the walkways for activities such as jogging, bicycling, roller blading or any other activity. "Blocking" shall mean obstructing or otherwise hindering a movement of other persons or vehicles lawfully exercising their rights to utilize the walkways, driveways, or parking lots or to have access to any park or any commercial businesses or activities or other activities therein. Any and all groups and/or individuals distributing literature within a City park will be encouraged to police the grounds during and after the distribution of such literature in an attempt to keep the parks free of trash and debris.