[Ord. 310, 5/6/1974, Art. I; as amended by Ord. 521, 11/11/1985,
§ 1; and by Ord. 685, 5/11/1998]
1. Grass areas must not be used for roadways, parking or other purposes
which may injure or destroy the turf or landscaping, unless otherwise
posted by the Borough of Jefferson Hills Recreation Board in consultation
with the Chief of Police.
[Amended by Ord. 844, 9/8/2014]
2. Trees, shrubs, hedges, berries, wildflowers or other flowers must
not be picked, cut, broken or injured in any way whatsoever. No person
shall climb any tree, or attach any swing thereto.
3. Buildings, structures, fences, statuary, fountains, benches, picnic
tables or signs must not be injured or defaced in any way. Use of
staples, nails, thumbtacks, etc., is prohibited.
4. Paper, rubbish, litter or any refuse whatsoever must not be scattered,
but must be deposited in receptacles provided for that purpose.
5. Birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer, ducks or any other wild creatures
may not be hunted, injured, killed or in any manner molested. Abandonment
of any domestic animals (dogs, cats and the like) is likewise forbidden.
Any animal found at large may be seized and impounded.
6. Lotteries or other gambling or games of chance, drunkenness, disorderly
or indecent conduct and profane language are prohibited.
7. No person shall clean, polish, grease, lubricate or make repairs
to any vehicle, except those of a minor nature and then only in cases
of emergency.
8. The serving or drinking of beer, liquor or other intoxicating beverages
by persons under the legally permitted age is prohibited.
9. No person shall disturb any picnic or intrude himself or herself
on such picnic, without the consent of the parties composing the picnic.
10. No person shall post or fix any notice or bill or other writing or
printing of any kind on any tree, lamppost, hydrant, curb stone, coping,
flagstone, fence, wall, building or other place.
11. No person shall transport, possess or use any glass beverage containers
in the park area whether for soft drinks, beer, wine, distilled beverages
or any other type of beverage.
12. Operating any vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner, or in excess
of the posted speed limit, is prohibited.
13. The use of motor scooters, motorcycles, motor bikes, mini bikes or
the like is forbidden.
[Ord. 310, 5/6/1974, Art. II; as amended by Ord. 505, 2/13/1984,
§ 1; by Ord. 551, 6/13/1988, § 1; by Ord. 685,
5/11/1998; by Ord. 730, 5/13/2002, § 1; by Ord. 741, 12/30/2002,
§ 1; and by Ord. 744, 6/9/2003, § 6]
1. Dogs or any other domesticated animals are not permitted at any time,
except when held in leash and under the control of the owner or other
person having such animal in charge. Dogs on leash shall not be permitted
to use any area normally traversed, such as walks, paths or shelter
areas or near benches. Places used for this purpose should be in remote
sections of the park.
3. Recreational fires are prohibited except in stoves or fireplaces
provided for that purpose. No person shall throw away or discard any
lighted match, cigar or cigarette.
4. No public meeting, assemblage, parade or procession may take place
without a written permit of the Borough Manager and the Chief of Police
of the Borough of Jefferson Hills. A permit can only be issued after
written application; if approved, a permit will be issued three working
days after application is made.
5. Riding or driving bicycles or any other vehicle is not permitted
except on roads and trails provided for such purposes.
6. No person shall establish any booth, table or stand for the sale
of, nor hawk or sell any article whatsoever, without the written permission
of the Borough Manager and the Chief of Police of the Borough of Jefferson
Hills.
7. Games, contests or sports are permitted only in areas designed for
such use, and in no case shall such use be permitted in areas where
lawns or planting may be injured or where such games or contests may
interfere with any of the regulations in this Part.
8. A written permit is required to be approved by the Borough Manager
and the Chief of Police for persons or organizations from the Borough
of Jefferson Hills or outside of the Borough of Jefferson Hills to
hold picnics or other gatherings in the parks of the Borough of Jefferson
Hills. The fees payable, the procedure for application and the regulations
pertaining to such permits shall be established from time to time
by resolution duly enacted by the Council for the Borough of Jefferson
Hills.
9. A written permit is required to be obtained from the Chairman of
the Borough of Jefferson Hills Recreation Board for persons or organizations
from the Borough of Jefferson Hills or outside of the Borough of Jefferson
Hills to use fields owned or leased by the Borough. The fee payable,
the procedure for application and regulations pertaining to such permits
shall be established from time to time by the Borough of Jefferson
Hills Recreation Board.
[Amended by Ord. 844, 9/8/2014]
10. Persons holding picnics shall clean up, and place all waste paper,
litter and other refuse in receptacles provided for that purpose.
11. Beedle Park, Tepe Park, Lobbs Park, Gill Hall Park and 885 Andrew
Reilly Memorial Park, including park areas and structures located
within the parks, shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. throughout
the year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Gill Hall Community Center
shall be closed at 12:00 midnight each night it is in use. Andrew
Reilly Memorial Park and park areas and structures located therein
and park areas attendant thereto shall be closed during the following
hours: from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This section shall not apply to
authorized personnel, individuals engaging in official business and
those individuals or groups who have obtained a permit from the Borough
Manager and the Chief of Police of the Borough of Jefferson Hills
permitting them to remain in any such parks, on such lands, or within
such structures beyond the regular closing hour.
[Amended by Ord. 844, 9/8/2014; and by Ord. No. 899, 5/8/2023]
12. Persons lying on, sleeping on, or walking on picnic tables or benches
is prohibited.
13. No automobile shall be permitted to park except in such areas as
shall be designated and suitably marked for that purpose as directed
by the Borough of Jefferson Hills Recreation Board.
[Amended by Ord. 844, 9/8/2014]
14. These rules and regulations governing public parks in the Borough
of Jefferson Hills may, from time to time, be amended by resolution
of Borough Council.
[Ord. 310, 5/6/1974, Art. IV; as amended by Ord. 551, 6/13/1988,
§ 2; by Ord. 685, 5/11/1998; and by Ord. 844, 9/8/2014]
Any person violating any provision of this Part shall, upon
conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000
plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a
term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.