[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Ramapo 6-13-1979 by L.L. No. 6-1979. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
This chapter shall be cited and may be referred
to hereinafter as the "Department of Parks and Recreation Law of the
Town of Ramapo."
The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo concurs
with the recommendations of the Government Operations Committee Report,
dated August 1967, in relation to the formation of a Department of
Parks and Recreation. The Committee's findings stated: "Various municipal
government experts consider the single department head a better form
of administering Town recreation and parks programs in order to administer
and make decisions with dispatch, better coordinate with all other
Town agencies and be directly responsible to the elected Town executive
and, therefore, to all of the community." The Committee recommended
that a Department of Parks and Recreation should be created with a
single department head assisted by a board to advise him on overall
long-term planning.
The Department of Parks and Recreation be and
hereby is created as a separate department of Town government of the
Town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York.
A.
The executive head of the Department shall be called
the "Director of Parks and Recreation," who shall be appointed by
the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo for a term of office which shall
run from the date of his appointment until the first day of January
1971, and thereafter for terms of six years or until his successor
has qualified. The Director, during his term, shall be removed for
cause only after a proceeding brought upon charges. The office of
the Director shall be in the unclassified civil service. The qualification
for the office of the Director shall be a minimum of Bachelor of Science
degree in recreation and/or park administration programs and five
years' experience, or a master's degree in recreation and/or park
administration plus three years of experience.
B.
All personnel employed in the Department shall be
employed in accordance with civil service laws and rules.
C.
The salary of the Director shall be fixed by the Town
Board in the annual budget of the Town.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be
responsible to the Supervisor as the chief executive officer of the
Town pursuant to the Suburban Town Law and shall have the following
duties. He shall:
A.
Exercise those powers and duties necessary for the
general supervision of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
B.
Plan, organize, direct and review administrative procedures
necessary to the operation of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
C.
Supervise and review the work of the departmental
subordinates and report periodically to the Supervisor concerning
the operation, financial condition and future needs of his Department
and further recommend to the Supervisor requests for employment of
such play leaders, playground directors, supervisors, clerical or
secretarial help or such other officers and/or employees as he deems
necessary for the proper operation of the Department of Parks and
Recreation.
D.
Coordinate with the appropriate Town agencies or departments
for the planning, establishment and improvement of new and existing
park and recreation sites.
E.
Coordinate with the Purchasing Agent of the Town of
Ramapo with regard to specifications for playground and recreational
equipment, supplies, furnishings and all other items necessary for
the operation of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
F.
Organize and conduct a Town-wide recreational program
for all age groups, as approved by the Town Board.
G.
Prepare rules and regulations, including fees and
charges, governing the conduct of persons and use of all Town park
and recreational areas and facilities, which rules and regulations
shall not become effective until approved by the Town Board.
H.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
Supervisor, the Town Board or other local ordinances or local laws.
I.
Subject to appropriations made for the Department
by the Town Board and to all applicable provisions of law relating
thereto, the Director shall have power and authority to appoint and
remove all employees of the Department subject to the approval of
the Town Board.
All parks and recreation areas owned or leased
by the Town of Ramapo shall be maintained by the Department of Parks
and Recreation.
[Amended 6-14-1995 by L.L. No. 7-1995; 3-10-1999 by L.L. No.
4-1999]
The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo shall appoint
a twelve-member Department of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Such members shall be residents of the Town of Ramapo. The members
of such Advisory Board first appointed shall be appointed for such
terms that the term of at least four Board members shall expire annually
thereafter, and their successors shall thereafter be appointed to
serve a term of three years. The Town Board shall designate annually
from the membership of the Advisory Board the Chairman thereof. The
Town Board may provide for reimbursement for such expenses which may
be reasonable, necessary and proper. The Department of Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary
to arrange for the time of its meetings and conduct of its business.
Failure of any member to comply with the rules and regulations may
result in removal from his/her position by the Town Board. The Director
of Parks and Recreation shall be an ex officio member of the Board
and shall be responsible to see that full and complete minutes of
the meetings are kept and distributed to the members thereof. In addition,
the Board shall have three additional nonvoting members as follows:
one senior citizen representative and two student representatives,
each one representing a school district. The Town Board shall fill
all vacancies caused by expiration, resignation, removal or otherwise.
It shall be the duty of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board to recommend to the Director of Parks and Recreation
for submission to the Town Board with respect to the following:
A.
All matters relating to planning, policy formation,
programming, legislation and use of park and recreation facilities
and areas.
B.
Acquisition of lands for park and recreation purposes,
including coordination with other Town boards, agencies and officials.
C.
Such recommendations as, in the opinion of the Board,
will improve the effectiveness of the parks and recreation programs
or facilities, including annual budgetary recommendations.
D.
Such other duties as may be assigned by the Director
of Parks and Recreation, Supervisor and/or Town Board.
Lost articles or money which is found in Town
parks and recreation areas shall be turned over to the park personnel
or the Town police. A record will be kept of the receipt and disposition
of such articles. If the lawful owner of any article or money does
not claim the same, said property shall be disposed of in accordance
with the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York.
A.
Establishment.
(1)
The rules and regulations established in Article II of this chapter shall apply to all facilities and public land and open space owned, operated or managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation of the Town of Ramapo. This includes scenic and conservation easements, drainageways, stream beds and banks protected from development and open to the public and all other space impressed with a public use or purpose, except easements in the DEACOM program. The term "park" when used herein refers to all the aforesaid properties owned, operated or administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(2)
These rules and regulations are supplemental to and
not in place of this chapter or state laws governing open spaces and
places of assembly.
(3)
The policy objectives of the rules and regulations
are:
(a)
As to active use areas and facilities, to encourage
their use to the optimum degree on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where necessary to ensure availability to the greatest possible number
of people, limits on the amount of time any one person or group may
use the facility may be established by the Department through the
posting on the premises of the rules applicable to the facility involved.
(b)
As to passive use areas and facilities, to encourage
their use for the purposes intended and to discourage or prohibit
incompatible activities.
(c)
To utilize open space and scenic areas so as
to preserve aesthetic beauty and protect and preserve natural flora
and fauna.
(d)
To govern the conduct of the persons using facilities
with regard to each other and the facility itself.
B.
Enforcement. The enforcement of these rules and regulations
will be by the Police Department of the Town of Ramapo, by any other
peace officers having jurisdiction and by such special personnel as
may from time to time be authorized by the Town Board of the Town
of Ramapo.
Equipment and facilities designed for obvious and common usage shall be put to such commonly intended use and none other. Benches are for sitting and resting, tables are for eating or game playing, tennis courts for tennis, golf courses for golf, etc. Nonintended uses are prohibited if they may occasion damage or excessive wear or inhibit others from using the facility as intended. Violation of this rule constitutes a Class 1 violation as set forth in Chapter 1, Article II.
A.
General provisions.
(1)
Permits issued by the Department of Parks and Recreation
shall be utilized where orderly use or the collection of a user fee,
or both, shall require.
(2)
Groups requesting issuance of a permit may be required
to provide proof of sufficient liability insurance coverage and, at
the request of the Town Attorney, may also be required to indemnify
the Town of Ramapo against any claims, damages and liabilities arising
out of their use of Town facilities.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
(3)
Fees will be charged in accordance with a schedule
of fees adopted by the Town Board from time to time.
(4)
Permits for group or team usages will be issued to
a responsible official or representative of the team or group. The
permittee will be held responsible for the conduct of the group. Users
must leave facilities in as good a condition of repair and cleanliness
as found.
(5)
Permits are nontransferable and good for the date
and hour specified only. Refunds will not be made for unused permits
on or after the date specified for use if loss of a period of use
by others will occur.
(6)
If deposits are required, they will be returned only
after inspection of the facility by Parks and Recreation Department
personnel.
(7)
Regardless of previous patterns of usage, official
Department of Parks and Recreation or Town of Ramapo functions will
have priority of use.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
(8)
The foregoing rules and regulations apply to all activities
where a permit is required.
B.
Camping. No person shall tent or camp or erect or
maintain a tent, shelter or camp in any park except by permit and
not otherwise than in accordance with the terms of the permit.
C.
Fires. No person shall kindle, build, maintain or
in any way use a fire except in fireplaces provided or in self-supporting
barbecue grills or stoves in places designated as picnic areas, or
by special permit. Any fire shall be continually under the care and
direction of a competent person over 21 years of age, from the time
it is kindled until it is extinguished, but no fire shall be built
within 10 feet of any tree or building or beneath the branches of
any tree or in any underbrush.
D.
Use of lakes and waters. No person shall swim or bathe
in any area except where designated, nor boat, kayak, canoe or punt,
except by permit, nor ice skate, except in a designated area that
has been posted and approved for the same.
E.
Powered models. Gasoline, alcohol or other fuel-powered
model aircraft, autos, boats, rockets or other small-scale vehicles
are prohibited from all parks except by permit or in areas and at
times specifically designated for the same.
F.
Large group events. No permit shall be granted for
a field day, carnival, concert, address, rally, dramatic presentation
or the like at which more than 25 persons are in attendance (hereafter
called "large group events") unless written application for such large
group event has been filed with the office of the Director of Parks
and Recreation at least two weeks prior to the date on which such
event is to occur. Notwithstanding this time limitation, the Director
of Parks and Recreation may, at his discretion, grant permission,
at the applicant's request, to submit such written application less
than two weeks prior to a large group event. Whenever submitted, said
written application shall state the duration of the large group event
for which a permit is sought and the approximate number of persons
expected to be in attendance. Permits for large group events will
be granted on the following conditions:
[Added 11-12-1986 by L.L. No. 8-1986; amended 2-6-2012 by L.L. No.
2-2012]
(1)
Permits for large group events will be granted as
conditions of park usage and availability of park facilities warrant.
(2)
Every large group event permit will designate the
time and park area at which the planned event is to be held and will
state the approximate number of participants in the event, together
with other conditions (if any) upon which the permit is granted. Considerations
relating to the size of the expected group and the chances of unduly
disturbing other park occupants will determine whether sound amplification
equipment may be used in connection with the event and the maximum
volume levels at which any such equipment may be operated.
(3)
Each applicant for a large group event permit agrees
that the applicant and all persons involved in the presentation of
the event will observe the terms and conditions of the permit, when
issued, and will comply with requests of park officials concerning
traffic, arrangements, alcoholic beverages, noise, crowd control measures
and the use of park facilities.
The parks and park facilities shall be available for use, transit and convenience of the public from dawn to dusk unless otherwise extended by posting. Remaining in the park or any facility after dusk, or after the posted hours, shall constitute a Class 3 violation as set forth in Chapter 1, Article II.
A.
Licensed vehicles, including light trucks and motor
vehicles operated by licensed drivers, may enter the parks only upon
the hard-surfaced vehicular roads leading to parking areas and may
not leave the road surface.
B.
Parking shall be in designated parking areas only.
C.
The speed limit on all park roads is 10 miles per
hour.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
D.
No driving with a licensed or unlicensed vehicle,
including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, minibikes and
snowmobiles, shall be permitted within the confines of any park except
as a part of a Department-sponsored activity.
E.
No person shall operate or bring into any park or
have in his possession or control while within the park any power-driven
off-the-road or all-terrain vehicle, whether on wheels, tracks, skis,
sleds, air supported or a combination of any of the foregoing, except
as part of an approved program or on an officially designated course
and while going directly to or from such program or course.
F.
In addition to other applicable law, all motor vehicle
operators shall obey lawfully given traffic directions and signals
by any authorized Parks and Recreation Department personnel while
within the confines of any park.
G.
Parking from dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted
is prohibited.
H.
Any unattended vehicle parked in a manner obstructing
passage or play, parked for an extended period in an unauthorized
location or parked overnight may be removed and impounded in the discretion
of the responsible park official or the Town police and, if impounded
or in the process of being impounded, shall not be released until
towing and storage charges have been paid by the owner or operator.
A.
Sport fishing must conform to New York State law,
and park lakes may be closed to fishing when necessary in the opinion
of the Director for periods of up to 30 days and for longer periods
by resolution of the Town Board. Such restrictions must be posted
at the affected waters.
B.
No commercial fishing is allowed.
C.
No trapping is allowed on land or water nor hunting
of any kind.
D.
The use of firearms, air rifles, air pistols, BB guns
and slingshots is prohibited from all parks. Bows and arrows may be
used on designated archery ranges only. No broad-head arrows may be
brought into the parks under any circumstances.
A.
Horses and other animals may not be ridden in the
parks except on designated bridle paths, nor shall they be allowed
to browse or graze in any park.
B.
Dogs, cats and other household pets shall not be brought
into the parks unless on a leash of no more than six feet in length
and under the supervision and direct control of the owner. No such
animals may be allowed to run freely in the park, unless expressly
permitted by, and while under the direct supervision of, a designated
Department of Parks and Recreation staff member authorized to grant
such permission.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
C.
No person shall allow any animal in his custody to
discharge fecal matter in any park, and, if the same does occur, he
shall remove the same immediately.
[Amended 1-9-1985 by L.L. No. 1-1985]
A.
No person shall do any of the following within a park:
discharge household refuse in litter receptacles; leave glass, cans
or broken crockery or any material with sharp projections in any place
where it creates a danger to others; discharge litter, garbage, glass,
cans, oil, dye, chemicals or other objects or substances into park
lakes or waters; or do any other act which would endanger or disturb
the animal life therein except by fishing where fishing is authorized.
A.
All persons shall so comport themselves as to enjoy
the facilities without detracting or restricting the enjoyment by
others also legally entitled to be there. Rowdy and boisterous behavior
is prohibited.
B.
No person shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with or obey the lawful direction or command of any member of the
Ramapo Police Department, personnel of the Parks and Recreation Department
or other duly authorized personnel or fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with or obey any instruction, direction, regulation, warning or prohibition
in any park or other recreational facility.
C.
No parents, guardians or custodians or any minor shall
permit or allow him or her, as the case may be, to do any act which
would constitute a violation of these rules and regulations.
A.
Preservation of parks, property and wildlife. No person
shall injure, deface, disturb, befoul or in any manner destroy or
cause to be destroyed any part of any park or any facility building,
sign, structure, equipment, utility or other property found therein.
No person shall dig for, remove, injure or destroy any tree, flower,
shrub, plant or growing thing or any rock, mineral, artifact or other
material within the boundaries of any park. No person shall kill,
trap, hunt, pursue or in any manner disturb or cause to be disturbed
any wild bird, snake or animal within the boundaries of any park.
C.
Signs. No signs or advertising shall be posted within
park limits other than those erected by the Parks and Recreation Department
or erected with the written permission of the Town Board. Bulletin
boards are exclusively for official park business, unless otherwise
designated. Items not related to the park or recreational programs
shall not be placed on the bulletin board.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
D.
Peddling, sales, photographs, etc. No person shall
in any park or in any street contiguous to or running through a park
exhibit, sell or offer for sale, hire, lease or let out any object
or merchandise, tickets for entertainment or other affairs of any
description, nor take moving pictures or photographs for advertising,
commercial or publicity purposes within the limits of any park, or
perform any personal service for hire in any park, except under a
permit in accordance with the terms of such permit. Possession of
objects or merchandise in quantities, packages or containers customarily
associated with peddling shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence
of exhibiting or offering for sale.
A.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by
an adult or responsible child over the age of 10 to use the pool.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
B.
All swimmers shall take a soap and water shower just
before entering the pool area.
C.
Persons having skin lesions, inflamed eyes, mouth,
nose or ear discharges or having any type of bandage shall not be
permitted to use either pool.
D.
Only persons dressed in bathing attire or comparable
shall be permitted in the pool.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
E.
The Town of Ramapo is not liable for lost or stolen
items.
F.
Food and beverages are restricted to the concession
and grassy areas.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
G.
Smoking is not permitted within the confines of the
perimeter fences surrounding all pools.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
H.
Personal chairs and blankets are restricted to lawn
areas and deck areas at least 20 feet from the pool edge.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
I.
Personal belongings must be removed from the pool
area at the end of each swimming day.
J.
Chaise lounges and chairs provided by the Town of
Ramapo are provided by the Town of Ramapo primarily for the convenience
of the adults, who will receive priority for their usage.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
K.
Ball playing, running, pushing, throwing others into
the pool, use of profanity or behavior causing annoyance is prohibited
and will result in suspensions.
L.
Only one person at a time will be permitted on each
diving board. Divers must swim to designated areas. All diving from
any location is at the diver's own risk.
M.
Use of swimming or diving gadgets, such as diving
masks, snorkel tubes, flippers, inflated supports, balls, etc., is
not permitted.
N.
The wading pool is designed for children seven years
of age and under. Parents or guardians will be responsible at all
times for the supervision of their children using this facility.
O.
No animals are permitted in swimming or wading areas
at any time. This restriction notwithstanding, service animals, which
provide assistance to the disabled, shall be permitted within the
confines of the perimeter fences surrounding the swimming pools.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
P.
Alcoholic beverages shall not be brought nor consumed
in the pool area or in any section of the surrounding park area.
A.
The tennis courts may not be used except by holders
of valid tennis court ID cards, their guests, and by non-ID card holders
who purchase tennis coupons from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Tennis coupons may be purchased only at the time of play.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
B.
Each player must present his or her valid ID card
upon request.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
C.
All play will be limited to a one-hour time period,
and such period shall be extended only if there are no reservations
or other players waiting.
D.
Only soft-soled tennis shoes or non-marking sneakers
will be permitted on the courts. Shirts should be worn at all times.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
E.
Food, beverages and smoking are prohibited on the
courts at all times.
F.
Proper tennis etiquette (conduct) will be observed
at all times, and the courts are to be used for tennis only.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
G.
Attendants on duty shall control play.
H.
ID cards shall be obtained from the Department of
Parks and Recreation on such forms and shall contain such information
as the Director shall determine. The fees for said permits shall be
established by the Town Board by resolution and shall remain in force
and effect until amended by the Town Board.
A.
Ticket required. No person shall be entitled to play
at Spook Rock Golf Course or be on or about the course without having
first registered and been issued a cash register receipt to do so.
Such receipt shall show that the person using the course has paid
the appropriate fees for such use as delineated hereafter. A player
must reregister and pay an additional fee to play more than 18 holes
of golf. A caddy shall be permitted to accompany a person who has
registered if said caddy has reported to the cashier for permission.
Not more than four caddies will be permitted to accompany a foursome,
provided that each caddy must carry a golf bag. Said permission shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
B.
Use of ticket limited. Tickets, when issued, shall
entitle the holder to use the facilities of the course and to be on
or about the course only on the day when issued and is valid for no
more than 18 holes of golf.
C.
Resident ID cards. All residents of the Town of Ramapo
shall be entitled to purchase a resident ID card, to be issued to
a person only upon proof that said person is a resident of the Town
of Ramapo, which shall be valid for the year in which it is issued.
Resident ID cards shall be renewed annually at the fee set by the
Town Board.
D.
Misuse of identification card. Any misuses of the
ID card, including but not limited to loaning, selling or renting
it to another, shall subject the owner thereof to revocation of the
card, without privilege to renew, and suspension of playing privileges.
Any unauthorized user thereof shall be subject to revocation or suspension
of golfing privileges at the course.
E.
Revocation.
(1)
Any violation by a golfer of any of the terms or conditions of the rules and regulations of this section shall be a Class 1 violation and subject to the penalties set forth in § 1-17 of the Revised Code and shall constitute grounds for revocation or suspension by the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, in addition to the penalties specifically set forth in the subsections of this section. In the event of the revocation or suspension of any permit or ID card issued hereunder, all moneys paid for or on account thereof shall be forfeited to and be retained by the Town.
(2)
Any golfer accused of a violation of these rules and
regulations shall be served written notice by certified mail of their
alleged violation. The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation
shall set a date, time and place for a hearing not more than 14 days
nor less than 10 days from the date of mailing of the notice. The
decision shall be rendered in writing no more than two days after
the conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the Director of Parks
and Recreation may be appealed by said individual by serving a written
notice of intent to appeal the decision of the Director of Parks and
Recreation within 30 days thereafter, who shall forthwith notify the
Appeal Board. The hearing by the Appeal Board shall take place within
seven days from service of the notice of appeal on the Director of
Parks and Recreation. The Appeal Board must make its decision within
two days after conclusion of the hearing.
(3)
The Appeal Board shall consist of 20 ID card holders.
A quorum shall consist of three members of the Appeal Board. All decisions
shall be by majority vote of those present and voting. In the event
of a tie vote, the decision of the Director of Parks and Recreation
shall be deemed affirmed.
(4)
The members of the Board shall be picked by lot from
all the ID card holders. Forty names shall be chosen, and the first
20 ID card holders who accept appointment to this Board shall serve
on said Appeal Board.
F.
Ticket conditions. The provisions of all rules and
regulations adopted and promulgated shall become the terms and conditions
of each ticket issued hereunder.
(1)
Each player must have at least five golf clubs and
his own golf bag.
(2)
Each player must start from the location to which
he or she is directed by the starter.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
(3)
The starter will send players off in groups of at
least four whenever practicable.
(4)
Any match holding up play must permit the group behind
to play through without waiting for such a request.
(5)
Practicing is not permitted on the greens or any other
portions of the golf course except in designated areas.
(6)
It is the responsibility of all players to repair
ball marks on the greens, to replace divots on tees and fairways,
to smooth over footprints or club marks in the sand traps and to otherwise
maintain the course in good playing condition.[1]
(7)
Users of non-mechanized, hand golf carts, power golf
carts and riding carts must proceed in the direction indicated by
signs. No cart is permitted on the aprons of the tees or greens and
areas designated as ground under repair. Users must stay outside of
the white lines and roped off areas.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
(8)
No food or beverage is permitted beyond the first
or 10th tees.
(9)
All players are required to wear shirts and acceptable
golf shoes at all times.
(10)
No match may search for a lost ball for more
than a total of five minutes on each hole.
(11)
No player may remove a ball other than his own
from any pond or lake.
(12)
No player shall search for golf balls other
than his own upon any of the land or in any of the waters of the golf
course. However, other members of the same group may assist in the
search for a ball in play.
(13)
Any match, after having been advised by a ranger,
designated employee of the Parks and Recreation Department or other
duly authorized personnel, all of whom shall be identified, that said
match is not keeping up with play and said match refuses to speed
up play shall be directed to leave the golf course and shall be subject
to all the penalties enumerated herein.
(15)
No person or vehicle shall be on or about the golf course unless the person is a ticket-holding player or an officer or employee of the Town or unless permission has been granted by the Department of Parks and Recreation for another specific use of the course. Violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class 3 violation as set forth in Chapter 1, Article II.
(16)
No person in the employ of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall drive or operate any vehicle other than authorized golf carts upon the grounds of the golf course. The term "authorized golf carts" means those that are provided by and at the golf course solely for use thereon but shall permit the use of hand carts or battery-operated hand carts. Violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class 3 violation as set forth in Chapter 1, Article II.
[Amended 2-6-2012 by L.L.
No. 2-2012]
G.
Protection of property.
(1)
Injury to property, drives and equipment. No person
shall injure, deface, displace, remove, fill in, raise, destroy or
carry away any sod, stone, gravel, sand, clay or earth; or make any
excavation of any kind, name or nature; or injure, deface, displace,
remove or destroy any structure, building or any other property or
equipment, real or personal, owned by or under the jurisdiction of
said Town or appertaining to the creation, government, use or maintenance
of said golf course; or injure or in any way interfere with the operation
of any machine or instrument used in said course; or injure, deface,
displace, remove or destroy any sign, inscription, post or monument
erected or marked for any purpose. Any damage resulting from a legitimate
golf swing is excluded from these provisions.
(2)
Trees, shrubs and grass. No person shall destroy,
cut, break, deface, mutilate, injure, sever from the ground or remove
any plant, flower, shrub, tree or other growing thing. Any damage
resulting from a legitimate golf swing is excluded.
(3)
Animals and fish. No person shall trap, hunt or fish
upon any of the lands or waters of the golf course.
(4)
Pollution of waters. No person shall throw, cast or
discharge into any of the waters of the course any substance, matter
or thing, liquid or solid, which may result in the pollution of said
waters.
(5)
Refuse and rubbish matter. No person shall throw,
cast or discharge onto the grounds of the golf course any papers,
paper cups, coffee containers or other refuse matter.
H.
Conduct.
(1)
Disorderly conduct. No person shall utter loud and offensive or profane or indecent language; do any obscene or indecent act; throw stones or other missiles; annoy, obstruct, molest or interfere with any person; interfere with, encumber, obstruct or render dangerous any drive, path, walk or public place; loiter or create a disturbance while under the influence of intoxicating liquor; do any act tending or amounting to a breach of the peace; enter or leave except at established entranceways or exits; introduce, carry or fire any firecrackers, torpedoes or fireworks; engage in, instigate, aid or encourage an argument or fight; assault any person; cast, throw or deposit on any walk, crossing, path, floor or surface any portion of any fruit, vegetable, foodstuff, paper, pasteboard, litter or other substances; cast, throw or deposit on the ice or in the streams, brooks, ponds and waters any sticks or stones or pollute the streams, brooks, ponds or waters; enter upon any portion of the course in disregard of signs or posted notices forbidding the same; or fail to obey or interfere with any properly identified course employee in the proper performance of his duties. Violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class 3 violation as set forth in Chapter 1, Article II.
(2)
All persons shall so comport themselves as to enjoy
the facilities without detracting or restricting the enjoyment by
others also legally entitled to be there. Rowdy and boisterous behavior
may be cause for expulsion from the facilities.
(3)
No person shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with or obey the lawful direction of properly identified, designated
employees of the Department of Parks and Recreation or other duly
authorized personnel or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with or
obey an instruction, direction, rule or regulation, warning or prohibition
written, printed or displayed on the golf course.
(4)
No parents, guardians or custodians of any minor shall
permit or allow him or her, as the case may be, to do any act which
would constitute a violation of these rules and regulations.
I.
Enforcement.
(1)
The enforcement of these rules and regulations will
be by properly identified Department of Parks and Recreation personnel,
other duly authorized personnel and by any other special personnel
as may be from time to time authorized by the Director of Parks and
Recreation or the Town Board.
(2)
Any player may report another player for a violation
of the rules and regulations by submitting a report in writing to
the Director of Parks and Recreation. In such event, a hearing will
be held within seven days by the Appeal Board.
