A.
Purpose and definition. In order to protect the parks, parkways,
recreational facilities and conservancy areas within the Village of
Baldwin from injury, damage or desecration, these regulations are
enacted. The term "park" as hereinafter used in this chapter shall
include all grounds, structures and watercourses which are or may
be located within any area dedicated to the public use as a park,
parkway, recreation facility, playground, swimming pool or conservancy
area in the Village.
B.
Specific regulations.
(1)
Littering prohibited. No person shall litter, dump or deposit any
rubbish, refuse, earth or other material in any park.
(2)
Sound devices. No person shall operate or play any amplifying system
unless specific authority is first obtained from the Village Board.
(3)
Bill posting. No person shall post, paste, fasten, paint or attach
any placard, bill, notice, sign or advertising matter upon any structure,
tree or other natural object in any park, except park regulations
and other signs authorized by the Village Board.
(4)
Throwing stones and missiles prohibited. No person shall throw stones
or other missiles which may cause harm in or into any park.
(5)
Removal of park equipment prohibited. No person shall remove benches,
seats, tables or other park equipment from any park.
(6)
Trapping. "Trapping" when used in this subsection includes the taking,
or the attempting to take, of any wild animal by means of setting
or operating any device, mechanism or contraption that is designated,
built or made to close upon, hold fast or otherwise capture a wild
animal or animals; live traps on a person's property are excluded.
The trapping of wild animals is hereby prohibited in Village parks.
(7)
Making of fires. No person shall start, tend or maintain a fire except
in personal grills or designated fireplaces. Personal grills shall
be used only in designated picnic areas. The use of personal grills
is permitted, provided lawns and vegetation are not endangered. Unburned
fuel and ashes shall be disposed of in such a manner as to prevent
fire or damage to any park property. Control of the fire and the smoke
will be the responsibility of the person using such a fire.
(8)
Protection of park property.
(a)
No person shall kill, injure or disturb or attempt to injure
or disturb waterfowl, birds or animals, wild or domestic, within any
park, except as permitted by this chapter. No person shall climb any
tree or remove flowers or fruit, wild or cultivated, or break, cut
down, trample upon, remove or in any manner injure, deface, write
upon or ill use any tree, shrub, flower, flower bed, turf, soil, sand,
fountain, ornament, building, structure, apparatus, bench, table,
official notice, sign or other property within any park.
(b)
No person shall deface, by throwing stones, pebbles or other
debris therein, any of the toilets, bubblers or other sanitary facilities
located in any Village park or deface by drawing with crayon, chalk,
paint, or anything else on any of the buildings or equipment at any
Village park or deface the equipment by means of a sharp instrument.
(9)
Motorized vehicles. Except for authorized maintenance vehicles, no
person shall operate an unlicensed or licensed motorized vehicle outside
of areas specifically designated as parking areas or areas where the
operation of such vehicles is specifically permitted. Motor vehicles
are restricted to the roads and drives and parking areas. No motor
vehicles of any nature may be used on the seeded areas except vehicles
which have Village Board authorization for shows, rides or exhibits
and then only for the purpose of loading and unloading. No vehicle
maintenance or car washing is permitted in a Village park.
(10)
Snowmobiles. No person shall operate a snowmobile in a Village
park except in designated areas. Snowmobiles shall only be operated
on designated trails.
(11)
Speed limit. No person shall operate any vehicle in a Village
park in excess of 15 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.
(12)
Reckless driving in parks prohibited. No person shall operate
a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in any of the public parks of
the Village.
(13)
Parking in parks. No person shall park any motor vehicle in
any park in the Village except in a designated parking area.
(14)
Removing tree protectors. No person shall remove any device
for the protection of trees or shrubs.
(15)
Arrows. No person shall use or shoot any bow and arrow in any
Village park, except in authorized areas.
(16)
Fees and charges. The Village Board shall establish such fees
as deemed necessary for use of any park facility, shelter or land
area. It shall be unlawful to use such areas without payment of such
fee or charge when required.
(17)
Firearms; hunting. Possessing or discharging of any air gun,
sling shot, explosive, firearm or weapon of any kind is prohibited
in all Village parks.
(19)
Vendors restricted. No person shall sell, vend or give away
any article of merchandise whatever, without a written permit from
the Village Board.
(20)
Alcohol beverages. The consumption or possession of alcohol beverages in Village parks shall be as regulated by § 349-23.
(21)
Pets. Dogs and any other pets must be kept on a leash and under
control at all times; pet owners are responsible for cleanup of pet
waste. This subsection shall not apply to a person who is visually
or physically disabled.[2]
(22)
Skates. No skateboards, inline skates or roller skis will be
permitted in the park at any time.
(23)
Misuse of equipment. Jumping, standing or misuse will not be
permitted on any bench, bleachers or picnic tables; any misuse or
use with intent to do damage will be considered vandalism and may
result in dismissal from the park.
(24)
Loitering on equipment preventing use. No loitering is permitted
on playground equipment so as to disrupt use by persons waiting to
use such equipment.
(25)
Responsibility for equipment damage. Any person or persons causing
any damage to property in the Village park shall be punished and/or
fined under the appropriate ordinance and be required to make full
and complete restitution.
(26)
Camping. Camping is prohibited in Village parks except in designated
areas.
(27)
Satellite toilets; dumpsters. It will be the obligation of civic
organizations or other major park users to provide satellite toilets
and extra garbage dumpsters during the time of celebrations.
Except as authorized by the Village Board, no person shall dig
into the turf of any Village-owned park or recreational property for
any purpose whatsoever or remove any trees or flowers. Absent authorization
by the Village Board, the use of metal detectors and digging for buried
objects on Village parks or recreational property are prohibited.
A.
Park hours. No person or persons shall enter, be present in, or pass
through all Village parks between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. daily, except on those occasions when permission has been granted
by the Village Board for organized activities such as athletic events
and/or holiday celebrations or when actually engaged in camping in
designated areas.
[Amended 10-13-2021]
B.
Exceptions for organized activities. Subsection A shall not apply to any persons participating in any organized activity in a Village park which was authorized by the Village Board. This exception shall apply during the time such activity is in progress at a Village park and for 30 minutes after the termination of such activity.
A.
Policy on reservation. The Village-owned park and park facilities
and shelter areas are primarily for the nonexclusive use of the residents
and visitors of the Village. However, under proper circumstances,
exclusive use of the same or parts thereof may be permitted. This
section is intended to regulate exclusive use of municipally owned
parks, park facilities, park shelters or parts thereof in the Village
of Baldwin to the end that the general welfare of the Village is protected.
B.
Reservation of park space. A person or group, firm organization,
partnership or corporation may reserve the use of a park facility
or a park shelter/pavilion by written application filed with the Clerk-Treasurer
for referral to the Village Board for a permit for exclusive use of
the same. The Village Clerk-Treasurer shall issue permits for exclusive
use of a portion of a park or park shelter, while the Village Board
shall issue permits for the exclusive use of Village parks. All reservations
shall be made on application forms in the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.
Areas not reserved shall be open to use by all.
C.
Application. Applications shall be filed with the Village Board at
least 14 days prior to the date on which the exclusive use of the
entire park is requested, or with the Clerk-Treasurer at least three
days prior to the date on which a park shelter/pavilion or a portion
of a park is to be used, and shall set forth the following information
regarding the proposed exclusive use:
(1)
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(2)
If the exclusive use is proposed for a group, firm, organization,
partnership or corporation, the name, address and telephone number
of the headquarters of the same and the responsible and authorized
heads or partners of the same.
(3)
The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be
responsible for the use of the said park, area or facility.
(4)
The date when the exclusive use is requested and the hours of the
proposed exclusive date.
(5)
The anticipated number of persons to use the said park, area or facility.
(6)
Any additional information which the Village Board or Clerk-Treasurer
finds reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a
permit should be issued.
D.
Alternate procedure. As an alternative to the reservation application and permit procedure specified in Subsections B, C and I, the Village Board may designate an individual or individuals to administer the park reservation system for parks within the Village of Baldwin. Any individual or group who believes they have been wrongfully denied use of a park within the Village of Baldwin by an individual so designated may appeal such denial to the Village Board. Notice of intent to appeal such denial shall be provided to the Village Clerk-Treasurer at least 48 hours prior to the Village Board meeting.
E.
Reasons for denial. Applicants under this section may be denied for
any of the following reasons:
(1)
If it is for a use which would involve a violation of federal or
state law or any provision of this Code.
(2)
If the granting of the permit would conflict with another permit
already granted or for which application is already pending.
(4)
The application is made less than the required days in advance of
the scheduled exclusive use.
(5)
If it is for a use of the park or park facility at a date and time
when, in addition to the proposed use, anticipated nonexclusive use
by others of the park or park facility is expected and would be seriously
adversely affected.
(6)
If the law enforcement requirements of the exclusive use will require
so large a number of persons as to prevent adequate law enforcement
to the park, park facility or shelter area involved or of the rest
of the Village.
(7)
The exclusive use will reasonably create a substantial risk of injury
to persons or damage to property.
(8)
The exclusive use is so poorly organized that participants are likely
to engage in aggressive or destructive activity.
F.
Indemnification. Prior to granting any permit for exclusive use of
the park, the Village may require the permittee to file evidence of
good and sufficient sureties, insurance in force or other evidence
of adequate financial responsibility, running to the Village and such
other third parties as may be injured or damaged, in an amount depending
upon the likelihood of injury or damage as a direct and proximate
result of the exclusive use sufficient to indemnify the Village and
such third parties as may be injured or damaged thereby, caused by
the permittee, its agents or participants.
G.
Permit not required for Village activity. A permit is not required
for exclusive use of the park or a park facility sponsored by the
Village of Baldwin.
H.
Permit revocation. The Village Board or a law enforcement officer
may revoke a permit already issued if it is deemed that such action
is justified by an actual or potential emergency due to weather, fire,
riot, other catastrophe or likelihood of a breach of the peace or
by a major change in the conditions forming the basis of the issuance
of the permit.
I.
Form of permit. Each permit shall be in a form prescribed by the
Village Board and shall designate the park, park facility or shelter
area involved, date, hours of the exclusive use, purpose of the exclusive
use and the name of the person, group, firm, organization, partnership
or corporation to which the permit is issued.
J.
Class "B" fermented malt beverage licenses. When fermented malt beverages are sold at any event authorized by this section, a valid fermented malt beverage license shall be obtained and the provisions of §§ 349-16 and 349-23 shall be fully complied with. Said license must be held by the person who filed the original license and shall be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request.
K.
Care of facilities. Persons reserving Village facilities shall be
completely responsible for cleaning up the facilities after the event
to the satisfaction of Village officials. All reserved areas shall
be left in a clean condition, with refuse placed in containers provided
for such purpose. Any organization or corporation reserving any area
in a Village park shall agree to assume full responsibility for all
damage to Village property by any invitee of said organization or
corporation and shall make full payment therefor upon billing by the
Village Clerk-Treasurer. Failure to do so shall deny future use of
park facilities until such payment is made, in addition to any other
remedy which the Village may have.
A.
Definition. An ultralight aircraft, vehicle or hang glider is an
unpowered or powered aircraft which is not subject to extensive regulation
by the Federal Aviation Administration by virtue of its characteristics
and which is defined as an ultralight vehicle by 14 CFR 103.1 and
which is defined as an ultralight aircraft by § 114.195,
Wis. Stats.
B.
Regulations regarding use. No person shall operate any ultralight
aircraft within the Village in such a manner or in such a location
as to endanger or injure any person or property. No person shall operate
an ultralight aircraft in the Village in violation of any applicable
state and federal regulations and standards. No person shall cause
an ultralight aircraft to land or to take off from any property without
permission of the owner or occupant of said property, provided that
an emergency landing may be made to prevent a catastrophe. In the
case of landing or taking off from a Village public park or other
public property, the operator of such ultralight aircraft shall first
obtain a permit from the Village Board. No fee shall be charged by
the Village Board for such permit, which may be issued for a period
up to 30 days, nor shall the Village Board sponsor such activity.
