[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Leetsdale as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Loitering; public drinking — See Ch. 194.
[Adopted 12-10-1945 by Ord. No. 235]
[Amended 9-10-1969 by Ord. No. 376]
The following rules and regulations for the protection of property and the maintenance of good order within the public parks and playgrounds of the Borough of Leetsdale are hereby adopted and shall hereafter be in force and effect. The Police Department of the Borough is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the same.
[Amended 9-10-1969 by Ord. No. 376; 12-8-1971 by Ord. No. 409; 9-12-1973 by Ord. No. 422]
A. 
Grass areas must not be used for pathways or for other purposes which may injure or destroy the turf.
B. 
Trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers must not be cut, broken or injured in any way whatsoever.
C. 
Buildings, fences, fountains, statuary, benches or notices must not be injured or defaced in any way.
D. 
Papers, rubbish, cinders or any refuse whatsoever must not be scattered or dumped anywhere on any public park or playground property.
E. 
Birds, squirrels, rabbits or any other wild creature may not be injured or killed within the limits of any park or playground, or in any manner molested.
F. 
Firearms may not be used or carried within the limits of any park or playground property.
G. 
Fires may not be built or allowed anywhere in parks or playgrounds, except in outside fireplaces as may be provided.
H. 
Public meetings, assemblages or parades may not take place within the limits of parks or playgrounds without special permission from the Borough Council, or in accordance with the terms and provisions of other laws or ordinances which are now or may hereafter be in existence dealing with the subject of public meetings, assemblages or parades.
I. 
Riding or driving of horses, bicycles, or any other vehicle is not permitted except on roads and trails provided for those purposes.
J. 
Peddlers, picnic parties or any person or persons whatsoever, may not sell or offer for sale any article or service for hire within the limits of parks or playgrounds, or set up therein any stand or booth for such purposes, except by special permission of the Borough Council.
K. 
Handbills, cards, or advertisements of any nature whatsoever may not be distributed or displayed within the limits of park or playground property.
L. 
Alcoholic or spirituous beverages may be used, consumed and brought into any park or facility if permission to do so is authorized in a duly issued permit.
[Amended 9-10-2009 by Ord. No. 609]
M. 
Gambling, drunkenness, disorderly or indecent conduct, profane or offensive language are prohibited in all parks and playgrounds.
N. 
Games, contests and sports are permitted only in areas designated for such use, and in no case shall such use be permitted in areas where lawns or planting may be injured, or where such games or contests may interfere with park or playground regulations.
O. 
Picnics will be allowed only in locations designated in permits issued by the Borough Council, and persons holding picnics shall clean up and place all wastepaper and other refuse in receptacles provided for that purpose.
P. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon or loiter in the Borough parks after daylight hours.
Q. 
It shall be unlawful for the owner, custodian or keeper of any dog to allow such dog, either unattended, or attended by said owner, custodian or keeper, to enter upon any Borough park or public playground area in the Borough of Leetsdale.
[Amended 9-10-1969 by Ord. No. 376]
All permits and special permissions for exemptions from any of the rules and regulations as set forth in this article, shall be issued by the Borough Council; and all permits and special permissions shall be either printed or written.
[Amended 10-9-1991 by Ord. No. 497]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $600 and costs, or in default of payment thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.
[Adopted 7-13-2017 by Ord. No. 664]
A. 
The following areas where children are present in the Borough of Leetsdale shall be designated tobacco-free: any Borough parks, playgrounds and athletic fields currently existing or to be created within the Borough.
B. 
This article shall be enforced through education, voluntary compliance and any other lawful means.
C. 
Such areas shall be marked with appropriate signage designating tobacco-free areas.
A. 
At the discretion of Leetsdale Borough Police Department officers or other appropriate Borough personnel, violators may be issued a citation or ejected from the designated park or recreational facility.
B. 
The Parks/Recreation/Community Committee, or its designee, is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for tobacco-free zones designated above; said rules and regulations to be subject to ratification by resolution adopted by Borough Council. Violation of the rules and regulations above provided for shall constitute a violation of the provisions of this article.
C. 
At the discretion of Leetsdale Borough Police Department officers or other appropriate Borough personnel, a violation of this article or duly promulgated rules and regulations may be charged with a summary offense. Any person who is found to have failed to comply with any provision of this article may be fined up to $1,000 per violation, or such amount that as amended by resolution of Council from time to time.
This article shall become effective immediately upon recordation in the Ordinance Book of the Borough.