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As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
repealing
PARK or PARKS
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, recreation areas, trails, tennis courts, recreation structures
and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all
other land or property or structures, now and hereafter owned or acquired
by the Township of North Strabane for park or recreational purposes.
PERSON or PARTY
Any natural person, corporation, organization or person,
company, association and partnership.
RESIDENTS
All persons living in the Township and those owning real
property within the Township boundaries.
RULES and REGULATIONS
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Board of Supervisors under the authority herein conferred.
SPECIAL USE or RESERVATION
Any use of a park area or facility as requested by a party.
The Township Manager or designated representative makes the final
termination for the approval or denial of all special use requests.
If approved, the area or facility will be reserved for the requested
party's activity, which may be exclusive. There also may be a
requirement for a deposit and rental fee to be paid.
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All parks will be open at sunrise, prevailing time, and close
at 11:00 p.m. Except for official business or with written permission
of the Township Manager or his designated representative, no person
or motor vehicle shall be permitted within any park after the established
closing hour.
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1. No person in attendance at a park shall:
A. Injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs,
turf, fences, buildings, structures, signs or fixtures or any other
property of the Township located within the park.
B. Litter any area of the park with garbage, paper, bottles, cans or
other waste materials; nor dispose of the same other than in any way
except in receptacles designated for such purpose.
C. Kindle or maintain any fire in the park except in Township-approved
barbeque grills. The Township reserves the right for special exceptions
approved by the Township Manager or his designated representatives
for purposes of special events or Township-related functions.
D. Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliances without the written
permission of the Board of Supervisors.
E. Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulation
posted at any place within the park by authority of the Board of Supervisors;
nor shall any notice or placard be posted within the park other than
by authority of the Board of Supervisors or designated representative,
except upon notice boards specifically provided for such purposes.
F. Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service
whatsoever within the limits of the park, or distribute, sell, service
or rent any services or commodity, or solicit for any purposes without
the express, written permission of the Township Manager or his designated
representative.
G. Allow pets to run at large, out of control. All pets must remain
on a leash (maximum ten-foot leash).
H. Shall be permitted to discharge firearms.
I. Participate in gambling activities without the use of small games
of chance permit and written approval by the Township Manager or designated
representative.
J. Possess illegal drugs or participate in illegal activities.
K. Be permitted to park motor vehicles, except on paved streets and
roadways within the parks specifically designated therefore. Vehicles
shall not be operated thereon at a speed in excess of 15 miles per
hour, unless specifically authorized by the Township Manager or his
designated representative.
L. Operate motor scooters, minibikes, golf carts, ATVs or go-carts within
the parks.
M. Conduct themselves in an unruly or disorderly manner or detract from
the general public enjoyment of any park area.
N. Use loudspeakers, amplifiers, or other means of sound amplification
in the parks without the written permission of the Township Manager
or designated representative, and then only for specific uses and
times as designated in the permit.
O. Camp in other than areas designated by the Township. All camping
approvals must satisfy requirements for the following: adequate supervision,
primitive camp style, no use of special vehicles such as trailers,
and pre-arrangements with the Township.
P. Golf on playing fields or near pavilions, playgrounds, or event areas.
Q. Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any party/person occupying
any area used for a special event or program.
R. Ride a horse on any ballfield, shelter/picnic area, playground area,
or any area used for a special event or program. Horses are prohibited
on trails also.
S. Announce, advertise or call the public attention in any way to any
article or service for sale or hire. Exception may be permitted for
a Parks and Recreational Department approved special use.
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1. The use of all parks shall be on a first-come, first-served basis
unless otherwise reserved:
A. By annual permission granted by the Township Manager or his designated
representative for the scheduling of various league games, etc.
B. For athletic games, practice, contests or exhibitions.
C. For regularly scheduled events or municipal recreation programs.
D. By permission granted by the Township Manager or his designated representative
for a specific requested use.
E. For maintenance, construction, closures or other Township purposes.
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Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use
or subject to damage due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable
conditions may be closed at the discretion of the Township Manager
or his designated representative.
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1. Reservation; Approvals and Revocations. All reservations for any
park facility or area will be managed by the Parks and Recreation
Director and staff. Any approval/permit may be revoked by the Township
upon finding a violation of any ordinance or rule or upon good cause
shown.
2. Deposits. Deposits may be required to be paid to the Township for
some special requests and applied as follows:
A. The security deposit will be determined by the Parks and Recreation
Director with the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors. The
deposit charge shall not exceed $1,000. The deposit required must
always be presented to the Township and must be received at the time
of application. A refund will be returned to the party if no damages
or excessive cleanup has been incurred by the Township.
B. If for any reason there is damage to any part of the park area, the
Township shall determine the extent of the damage and deduct the dollar
amount from the deposit paid by the party. If the cleanup exceeds
the routine duties required, a restitution fee shall be assessed and
deducted from the deposit.
C. In either or both cases, if the amount of damage or extra cleanup
required exceeds the deposit paid by the party, the Township may bill
the party for the balance, to be paid in full, no more than 30 days
from the billing date. If the payment is not received from the party
within that time, all future special use requests by that party will
be denied until such a time as payment is received.
3. Reservation Fee. Fees for reservations shall be established by resolution
by the Board of Supervisors, or may be established to underwrite a
particular service as necessary. All fees must be received by the
Township at the time of application.
4. Refunds. Please see the Park and Field Usage Policy.
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The Parks and Recreation Director with prior approval of the
Board of Supervisors may, from time to time, promulgate rules and
regulations to effectuate the provisions of this Part, including,
but not limited to, adjustment of park hours, deposits, costs, and
fees relating to park(s) use without being required to amend this
Part.
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The police officers and/or the code enforcement officers of
the Township, as the case may be, are charged with enforcement of
the provisions of this Part.
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Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine not more the $1,000, and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed
90 days.