[Adopted 10-14-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-18]
The purpose of this article is to establish rules and regulations
governing the use of the Legion Fields Complex including athletic
fields, plaza areas, and walkways. Rules of acceptable conduct are
established herein for all persons using public park facilities, as
well as prohibited activities and procedures for obtaining use permits.
While in a public park or recreational area, all persons shall
conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and, in particular,
all persons shall obey the following regulations:
A.
No organization or group of individuals may utilize the athletic
fields at the Legion Field Complex without the written permission
of the Borough except as set forth herein. The first priority for
the use of the athletic fields, bathrooms, and concession stand shall
be given to any Palmyra youth athletic organization. A Palmyra youth
athletic association for purposes of this article shall be defined
as a youth athletic association that is organized to promote a sports
program for children under the age of 18 years that is principally
located in Palmyra and has, as a majority of its members, Palmyra
residents. In the event that no Palmyra youth athletic organization
is scheduled to utilize a particular athletic field, bathroom, and/or
concession stand, the next priority is to be given to any not-for-profit
organization or group located in Palmyra or having a majority of its
members being Palmyra residents ("Palmyra not-for-profit"). Prior
to receiving the permission from the Borough, an application must
be completed by a Palmyra youth athletic organization or by a Palmyra
not-for-profit on a form to be supplied by the Borough Clerk. No such
application shall be approved without the furnishing of the following
information:
(1)
Full name of the applicant.
(2)
Business address of the applicant.
(3)
Contact person(s) including name, address and phone number.
(4)
Acknowledgment of receipt of rules and regulations.
(5)
Dates and times of proposed uses.
(6)
Specification of facilities requested.
(7)
Posting of a certificate of insurance for the relevant period setting
forth general liability insurance, including premises, operations,
product liability, broad form property damage and personal injury
coverage, with a $1,000,000/$2,000,000 per acc/agg. The Borough must
be named as an additional insured and should not be subject to any
deductibles.
(8)
Name(s) of responsible individual(s) who will be present on each
scheduled usage.
(9)
For any Palmyra youth athletic association or Palmyra not-for-profit
that will have individuals under the age of 18 years participating
in any athletic activity, the full names and addresses of all coaches
who will be present and/or the name(s) of all supervising adults,
and an authorization signed by each such coach or supervising adult
permitting the Chief of Police or his designee to check the criminal
histories of any such individuals and to provide such records to the
governing body. In the event that any such individual possesses a
criminal record in New Jersey or any other state, the Borough shall
reserve the right to ban such individual from the Legion Field Complex.
(10)
To be effective September 1, 2010, for each scheduled game,
practice or event for a Palmyra youth athletic organization, proof
that at least one coach will have completed the safety orientation
and skills training program as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-6 et seq.
that is approved by the State of New Jersey.
(11)
For any Palmyra not-for-profit, the submission of a security
deposit in the sum of $1,000. Borough officials shall have the authority
to regulate activities and use of facilities in such areas to prevent
congestion and to secure maximum use for the comfort and enjoyment
of all. Visitors shall comply with any directives given for this purpose.
The use of any facility shall be reasonable and in lengths of time
in relation to the number of persons desiring to use such facilities.
No person shall arbitrarily or unreasonably exclude or prevent other
persons from using such facilities.
B.
No person shall utilize any facility or area of a park or recreational
area for other than the designated use of said facility or area. Participating
in or abetting the playing of any games involving thrown or otherwise
propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, horseshoes, quoits
or model airplanes shall be in those areas set apart for such forms
of recreation. The playing of rough or potentially injurious games
such as football, baseball, lacrosse and hockey shall be allowed only
in those fields, courts or areas specifically provided for these uses.
Roller-skating and skateboarding, if allowed, shall be confined to
those areas specifically designed for such activities.
C.
General regulations. All persons shall:
(1)
Properly maintain all picnic areas by placing all trash, refuse,
garbage and debris in designated disposal receptacles where provided.
If no trash receptacles are available, or if available but full, then
trash shall be carried away from the park area by the picnicker, to
be properly disposed of elsewhere.
(2)
Maintain all rest rooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition.
(3)
Appear at any park in only proper clothing, and no person shall dress
or undress in any place, vehicle or structure except those structures
provided and designated by posted notice for such purpose.
(4)
Be responsible for preventing the entry of dogs or other domestic
animals into areas clearly marked "Domestic Animals Prohibited in
This Area." Except in any designated dog park, all pets and animals
shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than
six feet in length. Dogs shall not be permitted to run at large. Where
domestic animals are permitted, proper cleanup of pet waste shall
be completed by the responsible person. Only dogs and no other animals
shall utilize the dog park. No dogs shall be left unattended in the
dog park. The dog park shall solely be utilized by dogs and no adults
or children shall enter the park unless to accompany their dog(s).
[Amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-11]
(5)
Ride all bicycles with all reasonable regard to the safety of others.
Bicycling shall be confined to areas so designated for such activity.
Bicycles shall be parked in bicycle racks or other areas when such
facilities are provided.
(6)
Operate, drive and park vehicles only on roads and parking areas
so designated by the Borough and only during the times set forth by
said Borough. Vehicles shall be driven in accordance with posted directions
or at the direction of any authorized attendant who may be present.
No person in a public park or recreation area shall:
A.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, displace
or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, fences, benches, fireplaces,
grills, paving or paving materials, water lines, 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, facilities, park property or appurtenances
whatever, either real or personal.
B.
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether
permanent or temporary, or run or string any public-service utility
info upon, under or across such lands, except by special written permit
issued hereunder.
C.
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, wood or wood materials
or make any excavation by tool, equipment, blasting or other means
except with written authorization of the Borough.
D.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure
the bark, pick flowers or seeds of any plants or tree, dig in or otherwise
disturb grass areas or in any other way injure the plant life.
E.
Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit on monuments, planters, fountains,
railings, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily
used for such purposes.
F.
Tie or hitch any animal to any tree or plant.
G.
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot
or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird, nor shall
any person remove or have in his/her possession the young of any wild
animals or the eggs or nest or young of any reptile or bird. Exception
to the foregoing shall be made in case of self-defense against poisonous
snakes.
H.
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in any
body of water, 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.
I.
Dump, deposit or leave trash, dirt, bottles, broken glass, refuse,
garbage, debris or other waste materials.
J.
Solicit moneys or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private, unless written permission is granted by the Borough.
K.
Build, attempt to build or start a fire except in such areas and
facilities and under such regulations as may be designated and set
forth by the Borough. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter
lighted matches, burning cigarettes, cigars, tobacco paper or any
other flammable material within a park or on any highways, roads or
streets abutting or contiguous thereto.
L.
Leave a picnic fire unattended nor leave a picnic area before any
fire is completely extinguished.
M.
Have in his/her possession, or set or otherwise cause to explode,
discharge or burn, any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks
or explosives, or discharge or throw said explosives 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 in terms of flammability
and explosion. Upon proper application, the Borough may grant permits
for conducting properly supervised firework displays in designated
park areas.
N.
Carry or possess firearms of any description or air rifles, spring
guns, bows and arrows, slings, or any other form of weapons dangerous
to human safety and wildlife, or any kind of trapping device. Instruments
that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges may be permitted
upon application and approval of a special permit in accordance with
the standards and regulations set forth herein. Shooting into park
areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.
O.
Bring alcoholic beverages or drink same at any time, or be under
the influence of intoxicating liquor in a park or recreational area.
P.
Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance except when such
game of chance is authorized by permit of the Borough.
Q.
Paste, glue, tack, nail 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.
R.
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying
any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a
valid permit.
S.
Expose or offer for sale any article or object, or station or place
any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display
of any article or object. Exception is hereby made to this subsection
in connection with any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by
and under the authority and regulation of the Borough.
T.
Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats, benches or other areas
of a park 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 and welfare.
U.
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or pavement or set against trees
or any other place or position where other persons may trip over or
be injured by it.
V.
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Borough he/she claims
to have upon request of any Borough official who shall desire to inspect
the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any ordinance
or rule.
W.
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 or designated by the Borough for the use of a specific
group.
X.
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those places designated for
that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate this
activity 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 regulations to achieve this end.
Y.
Cause or permit the vehicle he/she is operating to stand outside
of designated parking spaces, except for reasonable time to receive
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.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, all parks shall
be open to the public every day of the year during the hours designated
by the Borough. Any area or facility may be declared closed to the
public by the Borough at any time and for any interval of time, either
temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise).
The Borough or its duly authorized representatives, including
the custodians, supervisors and assistants appointed by the Borough,
or any police officer, shall be responsible for the enforcement of
this article and shall have authority to eject from any park or recreation
area any person or persons acting in violation thereof and shall also
have the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing or
device which is being used in a park or recreational area in violation
thereof.
A.
Violations. Any person who shall violate any provision of this article
shall be deemed and adjudged a disorderly person by any court of competent
jurisdiction, as provided by law.
B.
Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions hereof, shall,
upon conviction, be subject to a penalty, either imprisonment for
not more than 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both, in the
discretion of the court, and the court may also order the replacement,
repair or restoration of any property damaged by such person in a
park or recreational area.
