[Ord. No. 2230, 12-20-2005; Ord. No. 2472B §1, 3-3-2009]
These definitions are in alphabetical order and clarify terminology used in these regulations.
Any shelter reservation or athletic field reservation with limited impact on City resources, traffic, public property, or other public infrastructure. This does not include weddings on public property, which are considered "events."
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
Any beverage containing any alcohol content greater than zero percent (0%).
Any sound which is increased to a decibel level above the normal mechanical output of the originator of that sound.
Carnival rides, climbing devices, petting zoo and similar attractions.
Individuals or organizations that apply for an activity or event permit.
The act of approving or ratifying an application for an activity or event by the City Administrator, or his designee, or the Community Land and Recreation Board so as to cause an activity or event permit to be issued to the applicant.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
Facilities designed for athletic play, including, but not limited to, baseball/softball diamonds, football fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, running tracks and horseshoe pits.
[Ord. No. 3100, 11-16-2021]
A shoe specifically designed for and typically worn by a player participating in a particular sport; such shoe shall not have metal spikes or metal cleats.
The elected Governing Body of the City.
The City of Parkville, Missouri.
The advisory board which is appointed by the Mayor of the City and approved by the Board of Aldermen and functions to assist the Director of Parks and Recreation for planning, event coordination and tree and community land management.
The character and nature of exhibits, booths, vendors, entertainment, amusement and all other attributes of an activity or event.
The alteration of real property and its appurtenances or personal property so as to destroy or reduce the functionality of such property for its intended purpose.
The City employee or designee who has primary responsibility for the operation and performance of the City Parks and Recreation Department. This person may be referred to simply as "Director" within these regulations.
Any animal that is in the company of or is the property of a person; and such animal is not wildlife indigenous to the area in an unconstrained setting.
Any activity defined as an event in the guidelines for events in Parkville pursuant to Section 140.345.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
A designated City employee who receives all applications for events, determines applicable usage fees for the event, makes recommendations for application changes to the applicant and then approves the application when satisfied that all aspects of the event application meet the event criteria set forth in the event guidelines. The ERC will forward the approved application to the Director for further approval. The ERC may delegate its evaluation and communications with the applicant functions to the events subcommittee whenever deemed necessary by the ERC or the Director. The ERC shall in all instances make the final recommendation to the Director with regard to approval or denial of all event applications.
A standing subcommittee of the Community Land and Recreation Board in accordance with the bylaws of that Board.
The aggregate number of persons reasonably expected to attend and/or be a member of an activity or event over its permitted duration.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
Individuals or organizations acting on behalf of others for a fee and profit motive to obtain activity or event permits; also referred to as "event planners" and "party planners."
A group of persons who are assembled on City property for a similar and specific recreational purpose with a predetermined beginning and ending date and time; further defined as "private" gatherings which include attendees specifically invited to attend a specific gathering on City park property. There can be no public advertising or promotion associated with a "private" gathering. "Public" gatherings on City property are open to the general public, and its attendees often are aware of the gathering because of advertising and promotion. Note: Gatherings on private property are not included in this definition or subject to these regulations. Gatherings of persons at a City-recognized "homeowners' association functions," even if held on a City (public) street, with intoxicating beverage consumption are not included in this definition or subject to these regulations.
A publication issued by the Community Land and Recreation Board, with the consent of the Board of Aldermen, pursuant to Section 140.345, which sets forth requirements for events held within City limits.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
A natural person at least twenty-one (21) years of age; further defined as resident (a person whose primary residence is within the City limits) or non-resident (a person whose primary residence is outside of the City limits).
To throw or place or cause to be thrown or placed any glass, glass bottles, wire, nails, tacks, cans, garbage, trash, refuse or rubbish of any kind, nature or description in or upon park property.
Anything which is injurious to the safety, health or morals of the users of a park or other public property, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or causes an obstruction to the free use of park or other public property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of park or other public property by such users.
Any limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation registered to do business in the State of Missouri and in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State.
An organization having an eleemosynary purpose and a documented exemption from Federal income taxes as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
The Governing Body of Federal (U.S. only), States, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages and public school districts.
Individual or organization who has an applicant that has applied for and received an event.
Director may close all or part of a park property for event, safety, etc., and it may be closed entirely or closed for certain uses for a period of time as determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation simply by posting of signs to that effect or by other means which make it obvious that any City park or portion thereof is closed to the public entirely or closed for certain purposes. Police may close any portion or all of a park or parks for emergency reasons.
All portions of a park property, including, but not limited to, shelter houses, stages, picnic tables, trails, athletic fields, parking areas, vegetation of all kinds planted or occurring naturally, wetlands, bodies of water and any other structures or areas located upon park property.
[Ord. No. 2752 §§1—2, 5-20-2014]
Every facet of work assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department, whether in a City park or related to the recreation aspect involving park personnel on park property or within the confines of the park.
All real property, including all improvements and facilities thereon, designated by the City for use by the general public as a park and/or recreation area and which is operated in accordance with regulations adopted by the City and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department as a park and/or recreation area.
The City department which has primary responsibility for park operations and policies. (Also see "Director of Parks and Recreation.")
For the purposes of this Chapter, the term "Parkville Nature Sanctuary" includes the Parkville Nature Sanctuary, the Sullivan Nature Sanctuary, and the White Alloe Creek Conservation Area.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
A written fee-based license issued by the Parks and Recreation Department allowing the holder of the permit to use park property for an activity. All activity permit applications are made to the Parks and Recreation Department or its designee. All permits provide rules applied to each activity.[1]
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
A written fee-based license issued by the City of Parkville allowing the holder of the permit to use public or private property for an event.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
Any sign or visual and readable notice located within a park property which states a rule(s) which are in effect for that park property. Postings shall be considered to be within park property if located no more than fifty (50) feet outside of the entrance to or boundary of that park property.
The act by an individual or organization of applying to the Parks and Recreation Department for a permit to occupy a park facility by an approximate number of persons for a specific period of time. A fee is charged to the applicant by the City for this reservation.
A Law Enforcement Officer in good standing in his/her jurisdiction or appropriately trained employee of a company which is licensed to provide security services within the City. Security personnel must be contracted for and assigned to a specific gathering.
Smoking means possessing a lighted or ignited tobacco, nicotine product or paraphernalia; or engaging in an act that generates smoke (including, but not limited to, possessing a lighted or ignited pipe, hookah pipe, cigar, electronic cigarette or cigarette of any kind); or lighting or igniting a pipe, hookah pipe, cigar, electronic cigarette or a cigarette of any kind. Smoking includes the use of any product which emits smoke in the form of gases, particles, vapors or other byproducts released by electronic cigarettes, tobacco cigarettes, herbal cigarettes, marijuana cigarettes and any other type of cigarette, pipe or other implement for the purpose of inhalation of vapors, gases, particles or their byproducts released as a result of combustion or ignition.
[Ord. No. 2888 § 1, 3-7-2017]
A facility located upon park property which is used primarily for musical or theatrical performances.
Any walking trail, exercise path or walking surface maintained for pedestrians within a park.
Every device in, upon or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn, either electric or battery operated or operated by internal combustion engine, except those exclusively by rails. Bicycles, skateboards and personal transporters are considered to be vehicles. A wheelchair, when used to transport a physically handicapped person, is not considered to be a vehicle.
Operating, driving or placing a vehicle on any park property surface or area which is designated for vehicular driving, operating or parking. The legitimate use of a wheelchair, either motorized or manual, by a physically handicapped person is not considered to be a vehicular use.
Selling of food, beverage, merchandise, goods or services of any kind to the general public.
Include all sellers of merchandise (including artists), service, or food/beverages. Vendors also include carnival/amusement ride services.
[Ord. No. 2789 §1, 12-2-2014]
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Editor's Note: The definition of "permit (event)," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 12-2-2014 by Ord. No. 2789 §2.