The Borough of Paulsboro has attempted to provide
certain areas within the Borough that are set out for recreational
use. It is the intention of the Borough to provide these facilities
and maintain the order and dignity for the usage of the same that
is in keeping with the inhabitants of the Borough. By establishing
certain rules and regulations, it is believed that the parks, playgrounds
and recreational areas will afford the inhabitants of the Borough
safe, sanitary and wholesome locations for recreational purposes.
[Added 2-17-2015 by Ord.
No. 01.15]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases,
unless otherwise indicated, shall be deemed to have the following
meanings:
FIELDS
Any area used or designated for athletic participation, or
to accommodate various sports.
PARK
An area of land, with or without water, developed and used
for public recreational purposes, including but not limited to landscaped
tracts; picnic grounds; playgrounds; athletic fields; recreation centers;
camps; foot-, bicycle and bridle paths; motor vehicle drives; wildlife
sanctuaries; museums; zoological and botanical gardens; facilities
for bathing, boating, hunting and fishing; the Borough Senior Citizen
Building as well as other recreational facilities for the use and
benefit of the public.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
All areas designated within the Borough as park,
playground, fields or recreational areas shall be closed to all persons
from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., unless otherwise posted. This ordinance
shall apply to all parks, playgrounds, fields and recreational areas
within the Borough, be they lighted or not; and parts of any previous
ordinance or amendment thereto inconsistent in closing from 10:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shall be repealed by this ordinance. This shall
not preclude ingress or egress by the public to attend organized and
authorized functions at parks, playgrounds, fields and recreational
areas.
[Amended 6-7-2000 by Ord. No. 0.03.00]
A. It shall be unlawful for any persons in a public park,
playground, fields or recreational area to:
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
(1) Enter upon any public park, playground, fields or
recreational area at a time other than the designated hours.
(2) Play golf or hit golf balls within the limits of any
public park, playground, fields or recreational area, except on grounds
specifically designated for such purpose.
(3) Bring, walk, play with or allow any pet onto Borough owned property
including but not limited to parks, playgrounds, sports fields, recreation
areas or open space.
[Added 10-9-2023 by Ord.
No. 12.23]
B. Any person who shall be in violation of the aforesaid
prohibitions shall be subject to the penalty provisions set forth
hereinafter.
[Added 2-17-2015 by Ord.
No. 01.15]
A. While in a public park or recreation area, all persons shall conduct
themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and in particular no person
shall:
(1)
Bring or possess alcoholic beverages or drink same at any time;
nor shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating liquor
in a park, recreation area or public field.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
(2)
Bring or possess any narcotic or dangerous drug prohibited by
law or use same at any time; nor shall any person be under the influence
thereof in a park, recreation area or public field.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
(3)
Have in his possession or set or otherwise cause to explode
or discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks,
firecrackers or explosives of flammable material, or discharge them
or throw them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent
thereto. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture
or article that, in conjunction with any other substance or compound,
would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints. At the discretion
of the Borough, permits may be given for conducting properly supervised
fireworks in designated park areas, recreation areas or public fields.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
(4)
Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic animal
into areas clearly marked by signs bearing the words, "Domestic Animals
Prohibited in this Area," or other similar words. Nothing herein shall
be construed as permitting the running of dogs at large. All dogs
in those areas where such animals are permitted shall be restrained
at all times on adequate leashes not greater than six feet in length.
(5)
Occupy any seat or bench or enter into or loiter or remain in
any pavilion or any other park structure or section thereof which
may be reserved and designated for the use of the opposite sex. Exception
is made for children under six years of age.
(6)
Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.
(7)
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public
or private.
(8)
Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas and under
such regulations as may be designated by the Borough. No person shall
drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes
or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material within any park
or on any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous thereto.
(9)
Enter an area posted as "Closed to the Public"; nor shall any
person use or abet in the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
(10)
Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance except in
such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the
Borough.
(11)
Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats or benches or other
areas or engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting
or indecent language or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior
tending to breach the public peace.
(12)
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Borough he claims
to have upon request of any authorized person who shall desire to
inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any
ordinance or rule.
(13)
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying
an area or participating in any activity under the authority of a
permit.
(14)
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing; nor shall be
station or place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation,
sale or display of any such article or thing. Exception is here made
as to any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the
authority and regulation of the Borough.
(15)
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement
or inscription whatever; nor shall any person erect or cause to be
erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads
adjacent to a park, recreation area or public field.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
(16)
Smoking, as defined in N.J.S.A. 26:3D-57, and the use of smokeless
tobacco, including chewing tobacco, use of electronic smoking devices,
and including vaping and vaping products, or any other matter or substance
which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, or
the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking
device shall be prohibited at any and all times in or on any publicly
owned parks, recreational areas and/or fields and any other area designated
by Borough Council as smoke- and tobacco-free zones and/or smoke free
zones.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 09.23]
B. No person in a park shall:
(1)
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings,
pavings or paving materials, waterlines or other public utilities
or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether
temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary
markers or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property
or appurtenance whatsoever, either real or personal.
(2)
Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms in
a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of six years
shall use the rest rooms and washrooms designated for the opposite
sex.
(3)
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or
plants or other wood or materials or make any excavation by tool,
equipment, blasting or other means or agency.
(4)
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or
injure the bark or pick flowers or seed of any tree or plant, dig
in or otherwise disturb grass areas or in any other way injure the
natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
(5)
Climb any tree or sit, walk or stand upon monuments, vases,
planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not
designated or customarily used for such purposes.
(6)
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
(7)
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in
the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water
in or adjacent to any park or any tributary stream, storm sewer or
drain flowing into such water any substance, matter or thing, liquid
or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
(8)
Have brought in or shall dump, deposit or leave any bottles,
broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage
or refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed
in any waters in or contiguous to any park or left anywhere on the
grounds thereof but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where
these are provided. Where receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish
or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible
for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere.
(9)
Drive any vehicle on any area except the paved park roads or
parking areas or such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated
as temporary areas by the Borough.
(10)
Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated parking
area, and such shall be in accordance with posted directions thereat
and with the instruction of any attendant who may be present. No owner
or driver shall cause or permit his vehicle to stand outside designated
parking spaces except for a reasonable time to take up or discharge
passengers or equipment. No motor vehicle shall be parked in said
park areas from 1/2 hour after sunset until sunrise, except as otherwise
permitted.
(11)
Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night in established parking
areas or elsewhere in the park areas.
(12)
Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such
is provided and there is space available.
(13)
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard for the safety of others.
(14)
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set against
trees or in any place or position where other persons may trip over
or be injured by them.
(15)
Carry or possess firearms of any description or air rifles,
spring guns, bows and arrows, slings or any other forms of weapons
potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety, or
any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges or
any kind of trapping device. Shooting into park areas from beyond
park boundaries is forbidden.
(16)
Picnic or lunch in places other than those designated for that
purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate activities
in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the
maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall
comply with any directions given to achieve this end.
(17)
Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter for the
purpose of overnight camping; nor shall any person leave in a park
after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle to be
used or that could be used for such purpose, such as a house trailer,
camp trailer, camp wagon or the like, except in those areas designated
by the Borough.
(18)
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown
or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins,
horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes except in those areas set apart
for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively
dangerous games such as football, soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball
and lacrosse is prohibited except on the fields and courts or areas
provided therefor. Roller-skating and skateboards shall be prohibited
on tennis facilities.
(19)
Ride a horse except on designated bridle trails. Where permitted,
horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained and ridden
with due care and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended;
nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree or shrub.
[Added 2-17-2015 by Ord.
No. 01.15]
A. Any person, group or entity wishing to utilize Borough Parks for
functions involving 10 or more people shall file with the Borough
Clerk an application on the forms provided by the Clerk no later than
45 days prior to the function.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
B. There shall be a nonrefundable $50 per-day fee for such application
made by Borough residents and a $250 fee for application by non-Borough
residents of which $200 will be refunded within 30 days following
the event provided the park facilities are left clean and in the same
condition as they existed before the event.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
C. All nonrefundable fees shall be deposited in the Recreation line
item.
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
D. The fees set forth in §
45A-3.2B may be refunded by Borough Council at its sole discretion for applicants that are nonprofit organizations proposing functions that promote the economic or social well-being of the Borough or community and upon verification that the park has been cleaned/trash picked up after use.
[Amended 7-10-2018 by Ord. No. 15.18]
E. All applicants must provide evidence of general liability insurance;
minimum limit is pursuant to the amount stated in the facilities use
agreement. The policy shall name the Borough of Paulsboro as an additional
insured and must be approved by the Borough's insurance carrier/JIF.
All terms and conditions of the facilities use agreement must be adhered
to.
[Amended 5-19-2015 by Ord. No. 04.15; 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
[Added 9-11-2023 by Ord.
No. 10.23]
A. No organization or group of individuals may utilize the Paulsboro
fields at the without the written permission of the Borough. The first
priority for the use of the +fields, bathrooms, and concession stand
shall be given to any Paulsboro youth athletic organization. A Paulsboro
youth athletic association, for purposes of this chapter, shall be
defined as a youth athletic association that is organized to promote
a sports program for children under the age of 18 years that is principally
located in Paulsboro and has, as a majority of its members, Paulsboro
residents. In the event that no Paulsboro youth athletic organization
is scheduled to utilize a particular athletic field, bathroom, and/or
concession stand, the next priority is to be given to any not-for-profit
organization or group located in Paulsboro or having a majority of
its members being Paulsboro residents ("Paulsboro not-for-profit").
Prior to receiving the permission from the Borough, an application
must be completed on a form to be supplied by the Borough Clerk.
B. Any person, group or entity wishing to utilize Borough Fields for
functions, sports, contests, playdays, leagues, practice or any other
events, involving 10 or more people, including coaches and/or supervisors
shall file with the Borough Clerk an application on the forms provided
by the Clerk no later than 45 days prior to the event(s), including
a roster of said participants.
C. There shall be a nonrefundable fee as outlined in the field use application
for such and a $500 deposit which will be refunded within 30 days
following the usage provided the field facilities are left clean and
in the same condition as they existed before the event.
D. All nonrefundable fees shall be deposited in the recreation line
item.
E. The fees set forth in §
45A-3.2B may be refunded by Borough Council at its sole discretion for applicants that are nonprofit organizations proposing functions that promote the economic or social well-being of the Borough or community and upon verification that the park has been cleaned/trash picked up after use.
F. All applicants must provide evidence of general liability insurance;
minimum limit is pursuant to the amount stated in the facilities use
agreement. The policy shall name the Borough of Paulsboro as an additional
insured and must be approved by the Borough's insurance carrier/JIF.
G. All applicants must provide a roster of participating individuals,
with their home addresses, including coaches or other supervisors.
H. To be effective September 1, 2023, for each scheduled game, practice
or event for a Palmyra youth athletic organization, proof that at
least one coach will have completed the safety orientation and skills
training program as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-6 et seq. that is
approved by the State of New Jersey.
I. Concessions. There shall be no concessions sold at the field known
as the "Sabetta Field," also know as "Paulsboro Midget Football practice
field." Use of the concession stand on the main fields must be applied
for and a deposit made as indicated in the field usage application.
J. Any organization who has over 50 individuals participating on any
given day must incur a fee for the rental of portable toilets or the
equivalent.
K. No food trucks, barbeques, grill or other food producing vendors
or appliances shall be used at the fields without advanced written
permission or the Council or designee.
L. In all instance, Paulsboro sponsored teams, and events shall take
precedence for the usage of any Paulsboro fields.
[Amended 6-7-2000 by Ord. No. 0.03.00; 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 10.23]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or
any rule or regulation promulgated hereto shall, upon conviction,
be subject to the replacement, repair or restoration of any damage
caused by said person's actions, may be subject to reimbursement
to Borough for repairs and/or costs, and shall be subject to a fine
not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days,
or both.