[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 1]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
PARK OR PARKS
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, recreation structures
and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all
other land or property or structures, now or hereafter owned or acquired
by the Borough of West Homestead for park or recreational purposes.
PERSON
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Borough Council under the authority herein conferred.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 2; as amended by Ord. No. 723, 6/14/2022]
All parks shall be opened daily to the public at such hours
as the Borough Council may from time to time designate but in no event
shall any person be permitted to be in attendance at any park between
dusk and dawn, unless special permission be granted by the Borough
Council or other person given such authority by the Borough Council.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 3; as amended by Ord. 662,
7/12/2011, § 1]
1. No person in attendance at a park shall:
A. Injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, scrubs,
turf, buildings, structures, signs or fixtures, or any other property
of the Borough of West Homestead located within the park.
B. Litter any area of any park with garbage, paper, bottles, cans or
other waste material; nor dispose of the same in any way except in
receptacles designated for such purpose.
C. Kindle or maintain any fire in the park except in fireplaces or areas
specially designated for that purpose and located by authority of
the Borough Council.
D. Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance without permission
of the Borough Council.
E. Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulation
posted at any place within the park by authority of the Borough Council;
nor shall any notice or placard be posted within the park other than
by authority of the Borough Council.
F. Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service
whatsoever within the limits of the park without permission of the
Borough Council; distribute, sell, service or rent any services or
commodity or solicit for any purpose without permission of the Borough
Council.
G. Operate, stop or park any vehicle, bicycle or other means of conveyance
except in areas where permitted or designated by proper authority
of the Borough Council, or operate the same in a reckless or negligent
manner or in excess of any posted speed limit or in such a manner
as to become a nuisance to other area users.
H. Operate commercial vehicles, unless providing authorized services.
I. Bring onto the premises, possess or consume any alcoholic beverage
or illegal drugs of any kind; no person shall enter the park in an
intoxicated state or otherwise be under the influence of alcohol or
illegal drugs.
J. Carry or discharge slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks or other missile-propelling
instruments or explosives or arrows, or other dangerous weapons, excluding
firearms, which have such properties as to cause annoyance or injury
to any person or property, unless permission has been granted by the
Borough Council in designated areas. Police officers in the performance
of their duties will be exempt from these provisions.
[Amended by Ord. 689, 1/6/2015]
K. Play ball, swim, golf, pitch horseshoes, engage in archery, camp
or launch, dock or land any boat, engage in finding buried objects
with special detectors, or participate in any other form of recreation,
sporting endeavor or pastime, except in those areas which may be designated,
from time to time for that purpose by the Borough Council.
L. Disrobe or change clothing except in buildings or facilities made
available for that purpose.
M. Disturb the peace by any conduct so as to annoy any other person
using the park for recreational purposes.
N. Operate a snowmobile, minibike, motorcycle, or any vehicle, recreational
or otherwise, except on designated roads, trails, or areas set aside
for their use.
O. Use threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language
or words.
P. Commit any disorderly or immoral acts.
Q. Hold any public meeting or rally, or engage in any marching or driving
as members of a military, political or other organization without
permission of the Borough Council, which requires a statement of information,
including the name of the organization, its purpose, number of persons
expected to be invited, expected duration and name(s) of person(s)
in charge.
R. Disobey a proper order of a police officer or Borough Council member,
or disobey or disregard or fail to comply with any rule or regulation,
warning, prohibition, instruction or direction given by an authorized
person and posted or displayed by sign, notice, bulletin, card, poster,
or when notified or informed as to its existence by the Borough Council
or an authorized person.
S. Hunt for, capture or kill, or attempt to capture or kill, or aid
or assist in the capturing or killing of, in any manner, any wild
bird or wild animal of any description, either game or otherwise.
[Amended by Ord. 689, 1/6/2015]
T. Allow pets, only if leashed or otherwise constrained, to enter upon
park grounds.
[Amended by Ord. No. 723, 6/14/2022]
U. Smoke any tobacco-based products within the confines of any outdoor
recreational space in the Borough of West Homestead, including, but
not limited to, the West Homestead Community Park and the Eighth Avenue
Playground.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 4]
All laws pertaining to fishing in the commonwealth shall apply
to fishing in parks and recreation areas, and provisions thereof are
hereby incorporated by reference.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 5]
1. The use of all parks shall be on a first come, first served basis
for residents of the Borough unless otherwise reserved:
A. By annual permission granted by the Borough Council for the scheduling
of various league games, etc.
B. For school or college athletic games, practice, contests, or exhibitions.
C. For regularly scheduled school district or municipal recreation programs.
D. By permission granted by the Borough Council for a specific requested
use.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 6]
The Borough Council is authorized to establish and implement
additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 7]
Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use
due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions may be closed
only at the discretion of the Borough Council.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 8]
The police officers of the Borough of West Homestead are charged
with enforcement of the provisions of this Part and of rules and regulations
promulgated by the Borough Council.
[Ord. 577, 7/13/1999, § 9; as amended by Ord. 623,
2/14/2006; and by Ord. 662, 7/12/2011, § 2]
1. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provisions of this Part, except §
16-103, Subsection 1U, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
2. Any person who shall violate §
16-103, Subsection 1U, shall, after issuance of a summary offense citation, and conviction of same before the district judge, be fined not less than $50, nor more than $300 plus costs of court.