[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Scotia 5-14-2014 by L.L. No. 10-2014.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 95.
Amusements and entertainment — See Ch. 99.
Animals — See Ch. 104.
Bicycle paths — See Ch. 110.
Curfew — See Ch. 123.
Fees — See Ch. 135.
Firearms — See Ch. 140.
Mass gatherings — See Ch. 169.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also repealed former Ch.
182, Parks and Recreation Areas, consisting of Art. I, Collins Park,
adopted 6-14-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989, as amended.
Collins Park shall be open daily to the public during the posted hours set by the Board of Trustees. No person other than park employees or law enforcement officers shall enter or remain in Collins Park except when it is open as above specified, unless such persons have been duly issued a permit pursuant to § 182-2 of this chapter for use of said premises at times other than those posted.
The following activities or uses in Village parks shall require
a permit:
A.
Remaining or entering Village park after the posted hours set by
the Board of Trustees.
B.
Use of athletic fields.
C.
Any type of a group athletic activity, whether in a formal league
or not.
D.
Any group of 20 persons or more.
E.
Any activity that involves fund-raising.
F.
Vending or soliciting in the park. If approved, vending permits must
also be obtained from the Village Clerk.
G.
Any for-profit activity.
H.
Use of Freedom Park stage, amphitheater and/or dance floor
I.
Use of Lion's Pavilion.
[Added 7-8-2015 by L.L.
No. 2-2015]
A.
Written application shall be made upon forms provided by the Village
to the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer not less than 30 days
prior to the period of time for which a permit is requested.
B.
Such application shall describe the proposed activity, the date,
hours and location of such activity, the individuals or organizations
making application, the estimated number of persons benefiting from
such permit and such other information and insurance as may be required
by the Village.
C.
If the application indicates that a mass gathering permit is necessary, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 169, Mass Gatherings.
D.
No application for permit may be approved until all permit fees shall
have been paid in accord with the fee schedule established by the
Board of Trustees.
It shall be presumptive evidence that any person engaged in any activity or use listed in § 182-2 who has not been duly issued a permit for such use is in violation hereof.
A.
The use of any power boat, whether inboard or outboard, is hereby
prohibited on Collins Lake, with the following exceptions:
(1)
Outboard motor boats to be used for human transportation powered
by an electric motor generating not more than 40 pounds of thrust.
(2)
Outboard motor boats powered by an electric or gas motor generating
not more than 15 horsepower for the purpose of municipal or governmental
maintenance, preservation, research or exploration or for the purpose
of the health and preservation of Collins Lake and/or Collins Park
and Quinlan Park with the prior approval, by resolution, of the Village
Board of Trustees.
B.
All boats shall be off the lake by sundown.
No person shall in any way make or cut or cause to be made or
cut any hole or holes in any ice which forms on Collins Lake, except
as follows:
A.
A circular hole of not more than 10 inches in diameter may be cut
for the purposes of fishing.
No person shall feed or otherwise encourage the presence of
ducks, geese and other waterfowl within Village parks.
No person shall stop, park or leave standing any vehicle within
Village parks, other than in designated parking areas, except when
necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with
law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device.
The following activities are prohibited in Village parks:
A.
Golf.
B.
Archery.
C.
Flying fuel-powered model airplanes.
D.
Use of unlicensed motorized vehicles, including trail bikes, minibikes,
go-carts, mopeds, snowmobiles and all forms of motorized transportation
(licensed motor vehicles may be operated on roadways or parking lots
only).
E.
Possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages.
F.
Use of metal detectors.
G.
Smoking
or vaping. The smoking or use of tobacco, cannabis (commonly known
as "marijuana") and/or cannabinoid hemp, and/or the vaping of electronic
cigarettes is prohibited in all public parks in the Village of Scotia
at all times.
[Added 6-9-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
(1)
"Smoking
or use" means the burning of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any
other matter or substance containing tobacco, cannabis or cannabinoid
as defined in NYS law or otherwise chewing or using such products.
"Vaping" means the use of an electronic cigarette or e-cigarette,
which is an electronic device that delivers vapor which is inhaled
by an individual user, and shall include any refill, cartridge and
any other component of such a device.
[Added 12-9-2015 by L.L.
No. 3-2015]
A.
Permit required. No dog shall enter the dog park without a dog park
permit from the Village Clerk.
B.
Application for permit.
(1)
Written application shall be made upon forms provided by the
Village to the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.
(2)
Such application shall be in a form prescribed by the Village
Clerk-Treasurer.
(3)
No application for permit may be approved until the applicant
has signed a waiver of liability/assumption of risk.
(4)
No application for permit may be approved until all permit fees
shall have been paid in accord with the fee schedule established by
the Board of Trustees.
(5)
A permit may be revoked by the Village Clerk for cause.
C.
Dog park regulations.
(1)
The dog park is subject to all rules, regulations and laws governing
Village parks.
(2)
Any dog entering the dog park must wear a visible New York State
dog license tag and a Village of Scotia dog park permit tag.
(3)
Any dog entering the dog park must have a current vaccination
for rabies and distemper.
(4)
Female dogs in heat are prohibited.
(5)
Puppies under four months of age are prohibited from using the
dog park.
(6)
Dogs that have been declared dangerous or aggressive by a court
are prohibited from using the park.
(7)
A maximum of three dogs per owner are allowed in the dog park
at any time.
(8)
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.
(9)
Dog owners or person in custody of the dog must have a leash
with them at all times.
(10)
Dog owners or persons in custody of the dog must be in the fenced-in
area of the dog park with their dog under visual contact and oral
command when not on a leash.
(11)
The owner or person in custody of the dog is solely responsible
for the action of the dog.
(12)
Dogs that become aggressive or uncontrollable must be immediately
leashed and taken from the park.
(13)
Dog feces must be cleaned up immediately by the dog owner or
person in custody of the dog and disposed of properly in receptacles.
(14)
Dog owners or persons in custody of the dog must immediately
fill any holes their dog(s) digs.
(15)
No smoking is allowed in the dog park.
(16)
No food of any kind is allowed in the dog park. Only small bite-sized
dog training treats are allowed with caution.
(17)
Children 12 and under may accompany the family pet only if they
are under direct supervision of an adult.
(18)
Dogs are the only animals allowed in the dog park.
(19)
The dog park shall be open for use from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
only.
A.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more
than $500.
[Amended 6-9-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
B.
The Village has the right and authority to eject from the park property
any person acting in violation of any park rule or regulation.
C.
A permittee's failure to comply with the requirements of this section
shall subject the permittee to immediate revocation or suspension
of the permit.
