[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Green Tree as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 8-7-1978 by Ord. No. 901 (Ch. 1068 of the 1982
Code)]
[Added 3-2-1998 by Ord. No. 1364; amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No.
1457]
As used in this chapter, "recreation areas" means Hale Park,
Parkedge Park, Hemlock Field, Green Tree Park, Rook Park, the Green
Tree Nature Center, Wilson Park, the Municipal Center Park, Sodini
Parklet and any other property dedicated by Council for park, playground
or recreational use.
Motor vehicles in recreation areas are permitted only in authorized
areas.
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 1457]
Bicycle riding is not permitted in recreation areas, except
on designated bicycle pathways. Bicycles shall be placed only in racks
that are provided.
[Amended 4-3-2017 by Ord.
No. 1772]
A.
The possession
and use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all recreation areas
and all parking areas for the recreation areas.
B.
Smoking
prohibited.
(1)
Smoking
of any and all variety, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigar
and pipe smoking, electronic cigarettes, vapes, and/or the use of
chewing tobacco or rub (snuff) is prohibited in any and all recreation
areas of the Borough of Green Tree, except for the Municipal Center
Park and the Sodini Parklet. However, such products may be used in
the paved parking area for each park.
(2)
No-smoking
signs shall be posted in all recreation areas.
[Amended 5-7-2007 by Ord. No. 1572]
Except as specifically provided herein, pets are not permitted
in any Borough recreational areas:
A.
In the Green Tree Nature Center, dogs secured by a leash and controlled
by a person age 16 or older shall be permitted only during those times
that the Green Tree Nature Center is open.
B.
In Green Tree Park, dogs shall only be permitted in the designated
fenced-in area, subject to full and complete compliance with the following
conditions:
(1)
Each dog using the designated fenced-in area must:
(a)
Not be in heat.
(b)
Be accompanied by a user age 16 or older.
(c)
First pass a behavior study evaluation by a Borough-approved
and -designated facility, the cost of which behavior study shall be
borne by the applicant and/or dog owner.
(d)
Must have attached on a secure collar all tags evidencing that
current licenses and vaccination certificates have been validly issued.
(2)
Each user of the designated fenced-in area must:
(a)
First submit to and have approved by the Borough an application
to use the designated fenced-in area and paid the required deposit
for the issuance of a key to the designated fenced-in area.
(b)
Be age 16 or older.
(c)
Accompany the dog at all times such that verbal control exists
over the dog.
(d)
Exercise all reasonable means and take all immediate action
to prevent any aggressive behavior, biting, fighting or excess barking
by the dog, including removing the dog from the designated fenced-in
area for violation of this rule.
(e)
At all times have in his or her possession a leash and a means
to connect it to the dog by means of a secure collar in the event
the dog is unleashed in the designated fenced-in area.
(f)
Clean up and deposit any and all waste and/or fecal matter in
an area designated by the Borough.
(g)
Refill any holes and repair any damage caused by the user's
dog in the designated fenced-in area.
(h)
Control and closely supervise any small children that may accompany
the user.
(3)
In entering and exiting the designated fenced-in area, each user
must exercise care to see that the locked security gate has been closed
and securely locked.
(4)
Dogs shall only be permitted in the designated fenced-in area between
dawn and dusk, provided that the park is otherwise open.
C.
In the parking lot area that services the Green Tree Park, dogs shall
be permitted on a limited basis, subject to the following conditions:
D.
The Borough Manager is hereby vested by the Borough Council with
full and complete authority to impose and enforce such other reasonable
and necessary rules and regulations of a temporary nature in effecting
the purpose and goals of this section that the Manager deem necessary
for the health, safety and welfare of the Borough and its residents.
E.
Any person who violates the terms and condition of this chapter may
have his right to use the designated fenced-in area terminated by
the Borough Manager.
Rubbish in recreation areas shall be placed in containers provided
for the same.
[Amended 9-14-2009 by Ord. No. 1628]
Except as provided herein, no fire of any nature is permitted
in any recreation area unless approved in advance by the Borough Manager
or his designee, pursuant to a written request submitted a least five
business days prior to the scheduled event. A fire is permissible
without prior approval if restricted solely to the permanent grills
installed by the Borough in designated areas of its parks. All fires
shall be extinguished when the use is completed and must be attended
at all times by an adult over the age of 18.
[Added 6-2-1986 by Ord. No. 1069; amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No.
1457]
No person shall be permitted in a recreation area between dusk
and dawn, except in those areas where some special event has been
prescheduled by the Borough and except in the basketball court and
Green Tree Park when authorized and when illuminated.
Gambling and the possession of gambling devices in recreation
areas are prohibited.
[Amended 9-14-2009 by Ord. No. 1628]
A.
No person shall cut, break or in any way injure or deface trees,
shrubs, plants, turf, buildings, fences, structures, or statuary in
recreation areas or place or throw debris, rubbish or other potentially
injurious objects into springs, streams or the swimming pool or onto
playing courts and areas.
B.
No permanent or temporary structures, fixtures or devices of any
nature shall in any way be erected in any park area, whether anchored,
affixed or secured to the land, whether by pins, pegs, stakes, anchors,
weights, devices or other invasive or noninvasive means, unless done
so in connection with a Borough of Green Tree-sponsored event, such
as Octoberfest or other Borough-sponsored athletic or recreational
events.
While in a recreation area, no person shall offer for sale or
rent any article or service without the written consent of Council.
No person shall post or fix any notice, bill or other writing
or printing of any kind on any tree, lamp post, hydrant, curb stone,
coping, flagstone, fence, wall, building, freestanding post or pole,
or any other place, structure or object in any of the recreational
areas of the Borough, except as may be specifically authorized by
Council as it deems necessary, including the right to post such notices
as it deems necessary to enforce this section.
No person shall hunt, trap, stone, injure deliberately or interfere
with the natural habitat of wildlife in the nature areas.
A.
No person shall be permitted on tennis courts unless he or she is
wearing rubber-soled tennis shoes.
B.
Season passes for the use of tennis courts during the summer recreation
hours, as set by Council, shall be issued by the Manager, at fees
set from time to time by Council. Fees for the hourly use of tennis
courts shall be paid to the tennis court attendant at the tennis court.
C.
During summer recreation hours, as set by Council, tennis courts
shall be available only upon the presentation of a season pass or
the payment of a fee as set by Council. Presentation of the pass or
payment of the fee shall entitle a player to use a court for one hour.
Upon the expiration of one hour, the player may continue to use the
court until the appearance of the next player, at which time the court
must be vacated immediately.
D.
The throwing of stones onto the playing surfaces of the tennis courts
or the depositing or placing of any other debris or rubbish thereon
is prohibited.
E.
Tennis shall be the only permitted activity on any of the Borough's
tennis courts.
[Added 12-4-1989 by Ord. No. 1154]
[Amended 2-16-1976 by Ord. No. 861; 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 1457]
A.
Lands located in Green Tree Park, previously acquired by the Borough
and situated in the City of Pittsburgh and in the Borough (which lands
are more specifically described in Exhibit "A," attached to original
Ordinance 861, passed February 16, 1976), are hereby designated for
use for park and recreation purposes by the Borough.
B.
Such lands may be used for such other purposes as may be approved
by Council from time to time by motion or resolution.
[Added 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 1457]
[Added 5-7-2007]
A.
Usage regulations.
(1)
The Borough Fire Hall Social Room may not be rented or utilized by
nonresident organizations, individuals, or profit-making ventures.
(2)
The Borough Manager, upon consultation with Borough Council, may
on a case-by-case basis review rental of facilities to such groups;
however, in no situation shall it infringe upon the right of Borough
residents or local organizations to use the facilities.
(3)
Usage of the Fire Hall Social Room is limited to residents of Green
Tree and the Green Tree Fire Department, Green Tree civic groups,
Keystone Oaks School District-related groups, government agencies
and Green Tree Public Library-sponsored programs who are interested
in conducting activities for their organizations. Fire Hall Social
Room closes at 11:00 p.m.
(4)
All Borough activities take precedence over non-Borough-related activities.
(5)
Groups authorized to use facilities are not permitted to charge participants
without prior written approval from the Borough.
(6)
No signs, decorations, etc. shall be stapled, taped or attached to
any surface. The Borough must approve outdoor posting of signs. Outdoor
posting of signs must conform to all applicable ordinances.
(7)
All equipment must be operated properly, used for its intended purpose
only, and be cleaned and turned off or shut down upon exiting the
premises.
(9)
Alcoholic spirits other than beer and wine are strictly prohibited.
(11)
Heat must be returned to 65° and air-conditioning returned
to 75° prior to exiting the building.
(12)
Report of any and all damages, abnormal conditions or emergency
situations by contacting the Green Tree Police Department at (412)
279-6911 prior to usage.
[Amended 8-4-2008]
(13)
All users are required to provide garbage bags. All garbage
must be secured in plastic bags and removed from the social room to
outside receptacles after end of function.
(14)
All equipment used and the facility must be left in a clean
and orderly fashion.
(15)
All lights must be turned off and all doors secured when leaving.
(16)
Behavior contrary to public safety and well-being will not be
permitted.
B.
Reservation procedure.
(1)
Scheduling of the Fire Hall will be handled by the Administrative
Office and will depend on availability and time desired.
(2)
Organizations must reserve room by contacting the Administrative
Office at (412) 921-1110. No fee will be charged to community groups
and/or organizations.
(3)
Individual residents may reserve the Fire Hall Social Room up to
six months in advance by obtaining a permit from the Borough Manager
upon successful approval.
[Amended 8-4-2008]
(4)
All applicants must be a resident of the Borough and at least 25
years of age. Proper identification must be supplied at time of application.
(5)
The resident executing the application shall be personally liable
for any damage caused to the Fire Hall Social Room to the extent the
costs exceed the amount of the security deposit.
(6)
All after-hour access is subject to use of keys. Keys must be obtained
from the Administrative Office during normal operating hours no sooner
than two days prior to the event. Keys must be returned to the Administrative
Office during normal operating hours or deposited in the tax dropoff
box located in the rear Municipal Center parking lot no later than
the next business day following usage. A fee of $15 will be charged
for lost keys.
C.
Fees for usage.
(1)
The fee for usage will be $275. No fee will be charged for Green
Tree Fire Department, Green Tree civic groups, Keystone Oaks School
District-related groups, government agencies and Green Tree Public
Library-sponsored programs.
(2)
A security deposit of $200 must be provided to the Borough at the
time of application by individual residents to cover any damages and
must be paid separately from fee paid. The deposit will be returned,
provided that no damage occurs to the facility. (Charge for damages
will be determined by the Borough.) Report damages, abnormal conditions
or emergency situations to (412) 279-6911 prior to usage.
[Amended 8-4-2008]
(3)
All requests for refunds must be received at least 30 days prior
to the reserved date. Refund requests made within 30 days of the reserved
date will only be considered if the premise is booked by another resident.
Upon granting any refund request, 25% of the cost will be assessed
as a cancellation fee.
(4)
Refunds will not be granted to applicants who falsely represent themselves
as Borough residents.
[Amended 5-1-2017 by Ord.
No. 1775]
[Adopted 9-10-2012 by Ord. No. 1682]
All ball fields and recreational areas in the Borough of Green
Tree shall be posted by the Borough to require their use during such
times and by such individuals and/or groups having a valid, authorized
permit issued by the designated individual of the Borough of Green
Tree.
The individual designated to issue permits for the use of all
ball fields and recreation areas in the Borough of Green Tree, to
authorize closing of the fields for maintenance, and to post the properties
shall be the Borough of Green Tree Manager.
Whoever violates any provisions of this article shall be fined
$25, plus costs, and be subject to immediate removal from the ball
field or recreational area.
