[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Parma 9-25-1978. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Parks, Recreation
and Public Buildings Ordinance of the Town of Parma."
The purpose of this chapter shall be to preserve
the public peace and good order in areas and structures owned, leased
or otherwise controlled by the Town of Parma and designated or operated
as public buildings, public parks or recreation areas and to contribute
to the safety and enjoyment of the users thereof by regulating the
hours of use, by regulating the use of motorized vehicles and by prohibiting
certain activities inimical to customary public buildings, parks and
recreation uses.
A.
Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Town
Board, town parks and recreation areas will be open to the general
public from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day and otherwise will be
closed. Hours of operation and access for public buildings shall be
in accordance with a schedule as adopted by the Town Board or its
designee for the particular building involved. Except as herein provided,
entrance to or occupancy of any such building or park or recreation
area is prohibited. The Town Board or its designee may allow the use
of such areas for times other than those herein specified upon application
to said Board and a permit issued for such use.
B.
Permits. Buildings and grounds use permits will not
be required for the general public use of park and recreation areas
on an individual or family group basis for customary passive recreational
uses such as picnicking and unorganized sports activities. The use
of the buildings, grounds and related facilities by community organizations
not directly affiliated with the town and by private clubs or groups
shall be subject to obtaining a permit from the Town Board or its
designee. In reviewing and granting such permits the Town Board shall
have the right to request any information about the applicant it deems
necessary and shall also have the right to establish fees, security
deposits, insurances and any specific restrictions it deems necessary
based on the nature and extent of the applicant's proposed use. The
Town Board at all times reserves the right to reject any application
for buildings and grounds use if it feels it represents a use that
conflicts with customary use of public facilities, exceeds the capacity
of the room, area or structure proposed for the requested use or is,
in the judgment of the Board, not in the best interest of the town.
C.
Recreation Commission use. Activities conducted by
the Hilton-Parma Recreation Commission shall not be subject to the
time limitations and permit requirements herein specified, provided
that the activities have been reviewed and approved by the Recreation
Commissioners. Schedules for such activities must be filed well in
advance with the Town Board or its designee.
D.
Conflicting dates or activities. In the event that
there is a conflict in proposed use, the Town Board or its designee
shall attempt to resolve the conflict to the satisfaction of all parties
involved. If this is not possible, the final decision rests with the
Town Board or its designee.
E.
Governmental use precedence. The use or occupation
of buildings and grounds by any duly elected or appointed board, committee,
court or department for the purpose of conducting meetings, hearings,
trials or performing other work consistent with normal, necessary
governmental functions shall take precedence over any other scheduled
or intended activity.
A.
The following acts or activities are prohibited, and
no person shall:
(1)
Operate any motorized vehicle, such as an automobile,
minibike, motorcycle, snowmobile and the like, within the area of
the town lands; provided, however, that the operation of licensed
vehicles for the transportation of the public to and from the park
lands is permitted within designated roadways, and the casual parking
of such vehicles is also permitted within designated parking areas.
(2)
Discharge any firearm, spring gun or air gun, slingshot
or bow and arrow or carry any concealed weapons considered to be dangerous
within the public buildings or park areas.
(3)
Injure, deface or disturb any part of town lands or
any building, room, sign equipment or any other property therein or
remove, injure or destroy any tree, flower, shrub, rock or mineral
therein.
(4)
Set fire or assist others to set fire to any timber,
trees, shrubs, grass, leaves, shelters, buildings, equipment or any
other combustible material or suffer any fire upon other lands to
extend onto any part of any town lands. Fires within town fireplaces
and stationary or portable grills are permitted within the town lands,
but must be completely extinguished after use.
(5)
Throw, cast, lay, drop, discharge, deposit, bring
into or leave in any part of the town lands any garbage, containers
for food or liquids, other waste or other obnoxious material other
than in containers provided for such purpose.
(6)
Drive or propel or cause to be driven any permitted
vehicle at a rate of speed greater than the speed so designated.
(7)
Use unreasonably loud or obscene language, fight,
perform acts intended to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or
alarm or interfere with any officer of the town, county or state in
the performance of his or her duty.
B.
Alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited except by
special permit of the Town Board or its designee.
The Town Board or its designee is charged with
the administration of this chapter.
[Amended 5-16-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2017]
Members of the State Police and Monroe County Sheriff's
Department shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this
chapter.
[Amended 4-18-2000 by L.L. No. 1-2000]
Violation of any of the provisions or regulations
of this chapter, and as pursuant to § 135 of the Town Law
of the State of New York, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed
$250 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both, for each
violation, plus cost of damages incurred within public buildings or
park and recreation areas.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The grounds, buildings thereon, waters therein and any other
property necessary for the operation thereof and constituting a part
thereof which is now or may thereafter be maintained or operated and
controlled by the Town of Parma, and shall include recreation areas
and playgrounds.
Any structure that is owned, leased or otherwise under the
control and supervision of the Town of Parma.