[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Boonton 9-11-2000 by Ord. No. 621. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
While on public lands or recreational areas,
all persons shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner
and, unless authorized by the governing body, no person shall:
A.
Willfully mark, deface, tamper with or remove any
public property.
B.
Dig or remove any soil, shrubs or plants or other
wood materials.
C.
Damage, remove or injure the flowers or seed of any
tree or plant.
D.
Hunt, harm or kill any animal life, except as specifically
authorized by the Township Committee.
[Amended 10-12-2010 by Ord. No. 785]
E.
Discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed
in the waters of any body of water in or adjacent to any public lands
any substance which may result in the pollution of the waters.
F.
Dump any refuse or trash, including yard waste and
grass clippings, anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall place
refuse in the proper receptacle where these are provided. Where receptacles
are not provided, all such rubbish shall be carried away from the
public lands by the person responsible for its presence and properly
disposed of elsewhere.
G.
Swim or wade in any waters in or adjacent to any public
lands, except in such waters and at such places as are provided therefor
and except in compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth
or may be herein adopted.
H.
Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
I.
Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely
extinguished and before all trash is disposed of.
J.
Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter
for the purpose of overnight camping.
K.
Bring alcoholic beverages; drink such at any time;
nor shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating liquor
on public lands.
L.
Have in his possession or set or otherwise cause to
explode or discharge or burn any firecrackers or other fireworks.
M.
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether
public or private.
N.
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person
or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under
the authority of a permit.
O.
Post any sign or inscription whatever on any public
lands.
P.
Have in his or her possession glass containers of
any type.
Q.
Play golf, drive, pitch, putt or chip any golf balls
in other than designated areas.
R.
Ride, drive, operate or park a motorized vehicle except
on Township-authorized access drives or parking areas. For the purposes
of this section, motorized vehicles includes licensed and unlicensed
motor vehicles or conveyances, including but not limited to motorcycles,
trail bikes, scooters, dune buggies, snowmobiles and other off the
road vehicles.
S.
Trespass on any public lands or recreational area
temporarily closed for maintenance and appropriately posted by the
authority of the Township Committee.
T.
Ride, hitch or walk horses except where permitted
by posting.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
U.
Use any loud, violent, obscene or profane language
or act in a disorderly manner, or to commit any nuisance.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
V.
Disturb or interfere with any improvements made or
being made in or about the parks or drives.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
W.
Enter upon any portions of the grounds in disregard
of signs or posted notices forbidding such entry.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
X.
Give entertainments of any kind, transact business
of any kind, hold meetings or assemblies, or establish or occupy a
camp upon the grounds except by written consent of the Township Committee.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
Y.
Allow any dog in the parks except where specifically permitted by posting. Where permitted, all dogs must be secured to a leash, strap or rope not exceeding six feet in length at all times. It is hereby made the duty of any person in the employ of the Township to impound any dog found in any park in violation of this regulation, and to dispose of it in accordance with Chapter 71, unless the owner of such dog keeps such dog in an automobile or vehicle.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
Z.
Loiter during any part of the period between one-half
hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
AA.
Coast with hand sled, bobsled, skis, carts or other
vehicles on wheels or runners except in places designated.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
BB.
Throw, cast, catch, kick, fly or strike any baseball,
golf ball, football, basketball, model airplane or other object except
in designated and approved areas.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
CC.
Carry firearms or explosives, air rifles, bows and
arrows, slingshots or any weapons.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
DD.
Use the park drives or parkways for the purpose of
demonstrating any vehicle or for the purpose of instructing another
to drive or operate any vehicle, or for learning to drive or operate
any vehicle.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
EE.
Fail to comply with regulations posted or signs adjacent
to drives and entranceways.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
FF.
Ride or drive any off-road motorized vehicle or all-terrain
vehicle (ATV), snowmobile, minibike or dirt bike.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
GG.
Violate any rules and regulations associated with
participation in any recreation program or membership activity under
penalty of revocation of such membership or loss of participation
privileges for up to one full year, by the Township Committee.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
HH.
Have in possession or consume any alcoholic beverage
except with the express written consent of the Township Committee.
[Added 3-13-2006 by Ord. No. 713]
II.
Ride or use a skateboard.
[Added 12-11-2006 by Ord. No. 734]
This chapter shall also be enforced by the Police
Department.
The police shall immediately confiscate any unlicensed motor-driven vehicle operated in the prohibited areas or in the prohibited manner described in § 115-1. The unlicensed motor-driven vehicle shall be returned upon payment of towing charges, storage fees and an administrative restoration fee in the amount of $100.
[Amended 4-9-2007 by Ord. No. 739]
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be subject, upon conviction, to the penalties provided in § 1-15 of this Code.
[Added 3-8-2010 by Ord. No. 771; amended 4-13-2015 by Ord. No. 841; 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 886]
The Township Committee shall set fees for recreation programs,
permits and the use of park and recreation facilities by resolution
annually.
