[Adopted 3-26-1974 by Ord. No. 920 (Ch. 346, Art. II, of the 1990 Code)]
[Amended 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
EXTRAORDINARY COSTS
Costs associated with the performance of prohibited acts and which are not anticipated expenditures in the yearly budget of the City of Vineland. Such extraordinary costs shall not include costs for police and fire protection but shall include costs for such services as temporary electric, cleanup, temporary sanitary facilities and the related manpower, machinery and equipment for the same. Nothing contained in this section of the article shall be construed to prohibit any expressive activity protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and Article I of the New Jersey Constitution. In computing extraordinary costs, the City of Vineland shall not discriminate on the basis of the content of the speech or the identity of the speaker(s).[1]
[Amended 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71]
FIGHTING WORDS
Words that are likely to provoke the average person to retaliation and thereby cause a breach of the peace. Fighting words shall include direct personal insults and an initiation to exchange fisticuffs.
HANDBILLING
The activity of a person or persons in a place open and accessible to the general public, distributing any circulars, advertising or other printed, written or symbolic matter on any subject and for any purpose.
PARK
Publicly owned land which has been set aside for the purpose of providing a location for public gatherings, assemblies and recreation which shall have designation as set forth in the State Plan Implementation Inventory for Parks on file with the Office of the Business Administrator of the City of Vineland.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
PICKETING
The act of expressing a point of view with respect to any subject of actual or potential dispute for the purpose of publicizing that viewpoint and with the further purpose of inducing a specific response from persons actually or likely to be found in the locality.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
A gathering of more than 10 persons for a common purpose in a place open to the general public as a result of prior planning or a spontaneous gathering for a common purpose in a place open to the general public that continues in existence for more than 30 minutes.
RECREATION COMMISSION
The City of Vineland Recreation Commission.
SOLICITATION
The activity of a person or persons in a place open and accessible to the general public who, by spoken language directed to persons in the vicinity, attempts to disseminate facts or opinions regarding any subject with the intent to induce a specific response from any listener.[2]
SPECIAL EVENT
Any event which, by its length of time of said event, number of people attending and intended use of the public park:
A. 
Unreasonably limits the availability of the park to other persons not participating in said event.
B. 
Makes use of the park for a purpose not intended.
C. 
Creates a temporary use of the park not permitted in its zone.
D. 
Causes or intends to cause an occurrence of one or more of the prohibited acts.
[1]
Editor's Note: The definition of "Commission," which previously preceded this definition, was deleted 10-27-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-68. Refer to the definition of "Recreation Commission," below.
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85; amended 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71]
The following public parks within the City of Vineland are historically public forums dedicated to, among other purposes, recreation and the dissemination of information and opinion, public gatherings and assemblies protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the New Jersey Constitution, Article I et seq. Each park shall have designated a maximum capacity of persons so gathering so as to provide a safe location for persons utilizing the park for its intended purpose. The maximum capacity shall be based upon component, intended use, service area and site characteristics, among other criteria, and maximum park occupancy calculations for all parks in the City of Vineland shall be on file in the office of the Business Administrator.
Community Parks
Cunningham Park (West and Wheat)
Fiocchi Park
Giampietro Park
Pagliughi Park (Magnolia Road)
West Side Park Recreation Area
South Vineland Park
Neighborhood Parks
Gittone Park (Northeast Park)
Landis Memorial Park
Normandie Lane Park
Clemente Park (Seventh and Humbert)
Mill and Walnut Park
Carl V. Arthur Recreation Area (Third and Plum)
Mercury Way Recreation Area
Gonzalez Park (Sixth and Almond)
West Earl Drive Minipark
South West Avenue Minipark (undeveloped)
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
A. 
Handbilling, picketing and solicitation is permitted; provided, however, that such handbilling, picketing and solicitation is performed in such a manner that such act does not block the path of any pedestrian or halt his movement for the purpose of rendering such pedestrian a captive audience or to compel the acceptance of any leaflet or handout in return for passage.
B. 
Other prohibited acts. Handbilling, picketing and solicitation shall not be permitted in a manner and sufficient number that effectively prevents other persons with a right to be in the vicinity of the handbilling, picketing and solicitation from exercising their right to utilize the area or facilities therein for the purposes for which it has been dedicated either by physical domination of the area or by threats, intimidation or coercion actually arousing or having a tendency to arouse a fear of bodily harm with respect to any person who does not accede to the will of the handbiller, picketer or solicitor.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 346-4, Adoption of regulations, which immediately followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
No person in a public park or recreation area shall:
(1) 
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, pavings or paving materials, waterlines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markers or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
(2) 
Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of six years shall use the rest rooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex.
(3) 
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or plants or other wood or materials or make any excavation by tool, equipment, blasting or other means or agency.
(4) 
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary, except on special written permit issued hereunder.
[Amended 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71]
(5) 
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark or pick flowers or seed of any tree or plant, dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas or in any other way injure the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
(6) 
Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
(7) 
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
(8) 
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird; nor shall he remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal or the eggs or nest or young of any reptile or bird. Exception to the foregoing is made in that snakes known to be deadly poisonous or deadly reptiles may be killed on sight.
(9) 
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water in or adjacent to any park, or any tributary stream, storm sewer or drain flowing into such water, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
(10) 
Have brought in or dump in, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park or left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but it shall be placed into proper receptacles where these are provided. Where receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere.
(11) 
Drive any vehicle on any area except the paved park roads or parking areas or such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary areas by the Recreation Commission.
(12) 
Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated parking area, and such shall be in accordance with posted directions thereat and with the instruction of any attendant who may be present.
(13) 
Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night in established parking areas or elsewhere in the park areas.
(14) 
Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is space available.
(15) 
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety of others.
(16) 
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set against a tree or in any place or position where other persons may trip over or be injured by it.
(17) 
Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to any park, except in such waters and at such places as are provided therefor and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth or as may be hereinafter adopted; nor shall any person frequent any waters or places customarily designated for the purpose of swimming or bathing or congregate thereat when such activities are prohibited by the Recreation Commission upon a finding that such use of the water would be dangerous or otherwise inadvisable.
(18) 
Frequent any waters or places designated for the purposes of swimming or bathing or congregate thereat except between such hours of the day as shall be designated by the Recreation Commission for such purposes for each individual site.
(19) 
Erect, maintain, use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area any tent, shelter or structure of any kind unless there shall be an unobstructed view into said tent, shelter or structure from at least two sides, nor shall any guy wire, rope or extension brace or support be connected or fastened from any such structure to any other structure, stake, rock or other object outside thereof.
(20) 
Allow himself to be so covered with a bathing suit so as to indecently expose his person.
(21) 
Dress or undress on any beach or in any vehicle, toilet or other place, except in such bathing houses or structures as may be provided for that purpose.
(22) 
Bring into or operate any boat, raft or other watercraft, whether motor-powered or not, upon any waters, except at places designated for boating by the Recreation Commission. Such activity shall be in accordance with applicable regulations as are now or may hereafter be adopted.
(23) 
Navigate, direct or handle any boat in such a manner as to unjustifiably or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger the occupant of any other boat.
(24) 
Launch, dock or operate any boat of any kind on any water between the closing hour of the park at night and the opening hour of the park the following morning, nor shall any person be on or remain on or in any boat during said closed hours of the park.
(25) 
Fish in any waters, except in waters designated by the Recreation Commission for that use and under such regulations and restrictions as have or may be prescribed by the Recreation Commission.
(26) 
Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
(27) 
Carry or possess firearms of any description or air rifles, spring guns, bows and arrows, slings, paintball guns or any other forms of weapons potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges or any kind of trapping device. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.
[Amended 4-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-15]
(28) 
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate those activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end.
(29) 
Violate the regulation that use of individual fireplaces, together with tables and benches, follows the generally accepted rule of first come, first served.
(30) 
Use any portion of the picnic area or any of the buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any person use such areas and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
(31) 
Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely extinguished and before all trash is placed in the disposal receptacles, where provided. If no such trash receptacles are available, then trash shall be carried away from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of elsewhere.
(32) 
Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in park after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle to be used or that could be used for such purpose, such as a house trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon or the like, except in those areas designated by the Recreation Commission for those purposes.
(33) 
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving propelled objects such as paintballs, stones, arrows, javelins, horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes, except in those areas set apart for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively dangerous games such as football, baseball and lacrosse is prohibited except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor. Roller skating shall be confined to those areas specifically designed for such pastime.
[Amended 4-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-15]
(34) 
Ride a horse except on designated bridle trails, where permitted. Horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained and ridden with due care and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended, nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree or shrub.
B. 
While in a public park or recreation areas, all persons shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and in particular no person shall:
(1) 
Bring alcoholic beverages into or drink the same at any time in a park or City recreational facility.
[Amended 3-23-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-15]
(2) 
Have in his possession or set or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks, firecrackers or explosives of flammable material or discharge them or throw them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture or article that, in conjunction with any other substance or compound would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints. At the discretion of the Recreation Commission, permits may be given for conducting properly supervised fireworks in designated park areas.
(3) 
Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic animal into areas clearly marked for the Recreation Commission by signs bearing the words "Domestic Animals Prohibited in this Area." Nothing herein shall be construed as permitting the running of dogs at large. All dogs in those areas where such animals are permitted shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than six feet in length.
(4) 
Occupy any seat or bench or enter into or loiter or remain in any pavilion or any other park structure or section thereof which may be reserved and designated by the Recreation Commission for the use of the opposite sex. Exception is made for children under six years of age.
(5) 
Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(6), regarding soliciting alms or contributions for any public or private purpose, which previously followed this subsection, was repealed 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71.
(6) 
Build or attempt to build a fire, except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Recreation Commission. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material within any park or on any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous thereto.
(7) 
Enter an area posted as "Closed to the Public," nor shall any person use or abet in the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
(8) 
Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance, except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Recreation Commission.
(9) 
Go onto the ice on any of the waters, except such areas as are designated as skating fields, and provided that a safety signal is displayed.
(10) 
Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats or benches or other areas or engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to breach the public peace.
(11) 
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Recreation Commission he claims to have upon request of any authorized person who shall desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any ordinance or rule.
(12) 
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a permit.
(13) 
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall he station or place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such article or thing. Exception is hereby made as to any licensed vendor licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey or the City of Vineland.
[Amended 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71]
(14) 
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park.
C. 
No person shall handbill any material which contains any obscene writing or picture.
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
D. 
No person shall utilize fighting words or gestures as defined herein.
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
E. 
No handbiller or solicitor shall possess an object or animal with an apparent potential to cause physical injury to persons or damage to property within the parks.
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
F. 
No public assembly shall utilize the property upon which it occurs in a manner converse to the purpose the property is dedicated, nor shall there be an interference with the normal use of such property by others with an equal right of access thereto, excepting permitted events as stated herein. Nothing contained in this section of the article shall be construed to bar any expressive activity protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and Article I of the New Jersey Constitution.
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85; amended 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71]
G. 
No person shall hamper, obstruct or interfere with any public assembly within the parks.
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
H. 
No person shall promote the use or purchase of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 or promote the use or purchase of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 in the parks and recreational areas in the City of Vineland.
[Added 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
A. 
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open to the public every day of the year during the designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein for public information and shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Recreation Commission.
B. 
Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public by the Recreation Commission at any time and for any interval of time, either temporary or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) and either entirely or merely to certain uses, as the Recreation Commission shall find reasonably necessary.
[Amended 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85; 10-27-1998 by Ord. No. 98-71]
In granting or denying permits for parks use, the Recreation Commission will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, the content of the speech or the identity of the speaker(s). Permits for special events in parks shall be limited to one permit per day in each park and shall be obtained by application to the Recreation Commission in accordance with the following procedure:
A. 
Permit process.
(1) 
A person requesting a permit for a special event shall complete an application, the form of which shall be approved by the Recreation Commission. Such applications shall include but not be limited to the following information:
(a) 
The full legal name of the sponsoring person.
(b) 
The mailing address for each sponsoring person.
(c) 
If a corporation, the state of incorporation and name and address of registering agent.
(d) 
The date and hours of said event.
(e) 
Anticipated number of persons who shall attend said event, if known, and the basis for said estimate. If no estimate is made, the reason why such estimate cannot be made.
(f) 
The park or portion thereof proposed as the location of the event.
(g) 
All machinery, motor vehicles, rides and electrical equipment, if any, the applicant intends to bring into the park.
(2) 
The Superintendent of Recreation shall submit the application to all directors duly appointed within the City of Vineland. Each department shall provide a written report to the Superintendent, stating:
(a) 
Whether the special event can occur without unreasonably restricting the use of the park by other persons not attending the event.
(b) 
The anticipated extraordinary costs to the department. Such costs shall include estimated overtime pay for employees and extraordinary services required of that department.
(c) 
Whether the park has adequate facilities and size so as to accommodate the anticipated number of persons attending the event as well as the estimated average number of persons utilizing the park not attending the event so as to protect the health and safety of those persons utilizing the park.
(d) 
Whether the department can provide adequate municipal services, including employees, equipment and facilities.
(e) 
Whether the special event involves the use of machinery, motor vehicles, rides and electrical equipment not located within the park for public use.
(3) 
Each department may request additional information of any applicant which will aid in the completion of its report. Each department shall utilize the information provided by the applicant and the factual data available in assessing the application, and this information shall be contained in its report. All reports shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Recreation, who shall have them delivered to the Recreation Commission. In the event that a department fails to provide a report, this shall be deemed as having no effect upon that department and no extraordinary cost associated with the event.
(4) 
Public gatherings and assemblies.
(a) 
An application for a permit for a special event for public gatherings and assemblies protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the New Jersey State Constitution, Article I et seq., shall be granted or denied within two business days of the receipt of a fully completed application. Notice shall be in writing and mailed to the address listed upon the application. The applicant shall also receive a copy of the anticipated extraordinary costs associated with the event.
(b) 
Applicants are requested to submit their applications at least 10 days in advance of the special event for which a permit is requested. All applicants shall be permitted to provide to the Recreation Commission a plan which would defray the anticipated extraordinary costs as reported by each department. The plan shall only be considered if received within seven days of the date the Recreation Commission decision is mailed to the applicant but not later than five days before said event. If it is determined by the Recreation Commission and said Director that the submitted plan can be implemented without compromising the health and safety of the participants and public, it shall allow the submitted plan to be implemented by the applicant.
(5) 
Other applicants.
(a) 
All applicants for a permit for special events other than those for public gatherings and assemblies protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the New Jersey State Constitution, Article I et seq., shall be submitted not less than 30 days prior to the proposed commencement of the event.
(b) 
The Recreation Commission shall determine whether a permit shall be issued based on a simple majority of its voting members. The application shall be granted or denied within 15 days of the receipt of a fully completed application.
(c) 
Notice shall be in writing and mailed to the address listed upon the application. The applicant shall also receive a copy of the anticipated extraordinary costs associated with the event.
(d) 
All applicants shall be permitted to provide to the Recreation Commission a plan which would defray the anticipated extraordinary costs as reported by each department. This plan shall be submitted in writing for review by the Recreation Commission and the Director of the affected department within five days of the date the Commission's decision is mailed to the applicant. If it is determined by the Recreation Commission and said Director that the submitted plan can be implemented without compromising the health and safety of the participant and public, the Recreation Commission may issue such permit and allow the submitted plan to be implemented by the applicant.
(e) 
In the event that the Recreation Commission shall not convene so as to comply with the time requirements contained herein, the Superintendent of Recreation shall act upon such applications.
B. 
Insurance and reimbursements. The following requirements shall apply to insurance and reimbursements:
(1) 
All applicants shall enter into an agreement with the City of Vineland wherein they shall agree to reimburse the City of Vineland for all extraordinary costs incurred by the City of Vineland for said event.
(2) 
Any person or entity that provides a service to the public which involves the performance of a prohibited act such as amusement rides shall submit a policy of liability insurance naming the City of Vineland as an additional insured in an amount of coverage not less than $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate.
(3) 
Those special events for public gatherings and assemblies protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the New Jersey State Constitution, Article I et seq., shall be exempt from the insurance requirements of this subsection.
(4) 
Sponsors of special events that include expressive activity shall not themselves be required to obtain insurance but shall ensure that the appropriate insurance certificates for associated services shall be provided to the City of Vineland prior to the event as stated hereinabove. In the event that the City of Vineland does not receive an insurance certificate as required herein, then such service shall be prohibited; however, the City of Vineland may not prohibit the special event from taking place.
(5) 
All other applicants for a special event permit shall provide proof of existence of liability insurance for the date or dates of the event wherein the City of Vineland is named as an additional insured in an amount of coverage not less than $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate. The policy may be in the name of any entity providing a service on behalf of the applicant.
(6) 
At the conclusion of said event, each department shall report to the Superintendent of Recreation the actual cost associated with said event. The sponsoring person shall, within 30 days, reimburse the City of Vineland for all extraordinary costs associated with said event. In the event that the sponsoring person fails to comply with this section, the sponsoring person shall be required to post surety in an amount equal to the anticipated extraordinary costs associated with any future applications. The City of Vineland may pursue collection of any sums due the City of Vineland under the terms of the agreement hereinabove stated.
C. 
Appeals process.
(1) 
Special permit for public gatherings and assemblies protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the New Jersey State Constitution, Article I et seq. In the event that the Recreation Commission denies a special permit, it shall so notify the applicant, in writing, including reasons for refusal of said permit. Notice shall be mailed to the address set forth upon the application. If the applicant accepts the refusal of said permit, he shall acknowledge this acceptance in writing. If the applicant fails to sign the acceptance or takes no action, in either of said events the municipality shall apply for a judicial determination and final hearing on the denial on the merits within two days of said denial. The municipality may request a temporary restraining order and permanent restraints.
(2) 
Other special permits. In the event that the Recreation Commission denies a special permit, it shall so advise the applicant, in writing, including reasons for refusal of said permit. The aggrieved person shall have the right to appeal this decision to City Council by serving written notice thereof on the City Clerk within five days of said refusal. A copy of said notice shall also be served on the Recreation Commission within the same time, and said Commission shall immediately forward the application and the reasons for its refusal to the City Council, which shall consider the application under the standards set forth under Subsection A hereof and sustain or overrule the Recreation Commission's decision within five days from the receipt of the appeal by the City Clerk. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
D. 
A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances as fully as though the same were inserted in said permits.
E. 
The person or persons to whom the permit is issued shall be liable for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such permit shall have been issued.
F. 
Revocation. The Recreation Commission shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance or upon good cause shown.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 346-8.1, Recreational reservation fees for organized leagues and activities, added 4-12-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-24 and which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 6-14-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-34.
[Amended 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85]
A. 
The Recreation Commission and park attendants shall, in connection with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this article.
B. 
The Recreation Commission and any park attendant shall have the authority to eject from the park area any person or persons acting in violation of this article.
C. 
The Recreation Commission and any park attendant shall have the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing or device in the park, or used therein, in violation of this article.
D. 
This article shall also be enforced by the Police Department of the City of Vineland.
No owner or driver shall cause or permit his vehicle to stand outside designated parking spaces except for a reasonable time to take up or discharge passengers or equipment. No motor vehicle shall be parked in said park areas from 1/2 hour after sunset until sunrise, except as otherwise permitted.
The City of Vineland reserves the right with respect to any or all of the public park and recreation areas and any facilities located therein to enter into any agreement with the Board of Education of the City of Vineland concerning the control and use thereof, and, anything contained in this article to the contrary notwithstanding, any use of said premises or said facilities by the Board of Education pursuant to any agreement with the City of Vineland or Recreation Commission heretofore or hereafter entered into shall be free and exclusive from any control or supervision of or by the Recreation Commission.
[Amended 8-28-1990 by Ord. No. 90-79; 11-25-1997 by Ord. No. 97-85[1]]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).