The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards and regulations
for the use of parks and recreation areas within the Township of Vernon.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall be
used as herein defined:
ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE
Any product containing or delivering nicotine or any other
substance intended for human consumption that can be used by a person
to simulate smoking through inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the
product. The term includes any device, whether manufactured, distributed,
marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-hookah, e-cigarillo,
vape pen, or under any other produce name or descriptor.
[Added 10-28-2019 by Ord. No.
19-24]
MOTOR VEHICLE
All on-road and off-road vehicles, including but not limited
to cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, minibikes, mopeds, go-carts, dune
buggies, and dirt bikes, and any other similar motorized vehicles
of the type normally used on land for recreation, entertainment, or
pleasure.
PARK/RECREATION AREA
Any property owned or leased by the Township of Vernon which
is used for open space and recreation purposes and which is open to
the public either without charge or on a fee basis. The term includes,
but is not limited to, playgrounds, parks, ball fields, athletic fields
located at the public schools, swimming areas, beaches, natural education
facilities, and any paths, roadways, sidewalks, and parking areas
therein or adjacent thereto.
The rules and regulations promulgated herein shall apply to
parks and recreation areas within the Township and, where applicable,
by resolution or ordinance of the Township Council, to other lands
owned and/or controlled by the Township which are devoted to public
recreational use or purpose.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter
1, Article
II, §
1-19, Violations and penalties. The Municipal Court shall have the power to ban a violator from entering upon or using the parks or recreation areas within the Township until further order of court, upon petition, and for good cause shown.