[Amended 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-06]
A. Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open
to the public every day of the year during designated hours. The opening
and closing hours of the park shall be posted therein for public information
and shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the governing
body upon the advice and recommendation of the Recreation Committee.
B. No persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin,
religion, age, sex or handicap, be excluded from participation and
be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
in any park facility, program or activity.
[Amended 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-06]
Permits for special events in parks and recreation areas shall
be obtained by application to the Recreation Committee or Township
Clerk in accordance with the following procedures:
A. The application shall set forth the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association
sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4) The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired.
(5) Any other information which the approving governing agency shall
find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a
permit should be issued hereunder.
(6) Variances required from park rules and regulations.
B. Standards for issuance of a use permit shall include the following
things:
(1) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
park.
[Amended 12-9-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-15]
No person shall be permitted within a Township
park or recreation area under the influence of drugs or narcotics.
No person shall possess or consume alcoholic beverages, drugs or narcotics
in any park or recreation area.
No group of 100 or more persons shall use a
Township park or recreation area without first having obtained a group
use permit not later than 30 days before the proposed date of use.
Group use shall be limited to designated areas. Adult supervision
of children's groups is required at all times.
[Amended 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-06]
No persons shall call or hold any public meeting or give any
concert or public entertainment of any kind within a Township park
or recreation area without first having obtained written permission
in advance from the Township Committee no later than 30 days before
the proposed date of use.
[Amended 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-06]
No person shall use loudspeakers, public address systems or
amplifiers within a Township park or recreation area without first
having obtained written permission in advance from the Township Committee
no later than 30 days before the proposed date of use.
No person shall, without permission, enter into
or remain within a Township park or recreation area except during
the posted hours the park or recreation area is open to the general
public.
[Amended 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-06]
The Independence Township Police Department
shall have the authority to eject from the park any person or persons
acting in violation of this chapter and shall be authorized to seize
or confiscate any property, thing or device in the park or used in
violation of this chapter.
[Amended 2-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-01]
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto
shall, upon conviction, be subject to the replacement, repair or restoration
of any damaged park property, and the penalty shall be a minimum fine
of $100 and a maximum penalty of one or more of the following: a fine
not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or a period
of community service not exceeding 90 days. Except as otherwise provided,
each and every day in which a violation of any provision of this chapter
exists shall constitute a separate violation.