[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
1.
PARK(S)
PERSON
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TOWNSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, open space, recreation structures/areas,
facilities and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all other
land or property or structures under the jurisdiction of Franklin
Township now or hereafter operated by Franklin Township for park or
recreational purposes.
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by Franklin Township under the authority herein conferred.
The Board of Supervisors, Township Manager, Assistant Township
Manager, or any other person appointed by Franklin Township's Board
of Supervisors, Township Manager or Assistant Township Manager to
act on their behalf.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1; as amended by Ord. No. 2019-03, 12/18/2019]
Park hours shall be sunrise to dusk, seven days per week, excluding
major holidays. Any person(s) found within the park after these times
shall be subject to the penalties herein provided by this Part, unless
they have been granted permission in writing by a Township representative.
In addition, special events approved by a Township representative
may include activities in the park during periods of time the park
is normally closed. Any park operated by Franklin Township which becomes
hazardous for public use due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable
conditions may be closed at the discretion of a Township representative.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
1.
The following rules, regulations and prohibitions shall apply to
any park operated by Franklin Township:
A.
Possession, sale and/or use of any alcoholic beverages or illegal
drugs is prohibited.
B.
Disorderly, boisterous or immoral acts or practices are prohibited.
C.
Using threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language
or words is prohibited.
D.
Disturbing the peace by any conduct as to annoy any other person
using the park for recreational purposes is prohibited.
E.
The throwing of stones, rocks, sticks or similar missiles is prohibited.
F.
Begging or soliciting is prohibited.
G.
Gambling is prohibited.
H.
Discarding of trash, garbage, paper, bottles, cans or other litter
is prohibited, except into containers provided for that purpose.
I.
Damaging, defacing, destroying, removing or moving Township-owned
property, trees, shrubs, plants, turf, signs, buildings, structures,
lights, fixtures, benches, seats, picnic tables or other equipment,
material or property of the Township is prohibited.
J.
Contamination of any waterway by any means is prohibited.
K.
Using skateboards is prohibited.
L.
Hitting of golf balls within a park is prohibited.
M.
Offering anything for sale is prohibited, unless written permission
of the Township has been granted permitting such activity.
N.
Building of any fire is prohibited, unless written permission of
the Township has been granted permitting such activity.
O.
[1]Careless and unsafe operation of any nonmotorized human
powered equipment, such as bicycles, tricycles, or roller blades,
is prohibited.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection 1O, which prohibited the
use of charcoal or gas barbecue grills, was repealed by Ord. No. 2019-03,
12/18/2019. This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of
former Subsection 1P through AA as Subsection 1O through Z, respectively.
P.
Climbing on fences, backstops, buildings, pavilions, trees and storage
containers is prohibited.
Q.
Any actions endangering the safety of others is prohibited.
R.
Carrying, exploding or discharging any firecrackers, fireworks, slingshots,
arrows or other missile propelling instruments, explosives or other
dangerous weapons which have such properties as to cause annoyance
or injury to any person or property is prohibited.
S.
Hunting for, capturing or killing, or attempting to capture or kill
or aid or assist in the capturing or killing of, in any manner, any
bird or animal of any description either game or otherwise, unless
written permission of the Township has been granted permitting such
activity. Fishing pursuant to a lawfully issued Pennsylvania Fish
and Boat Commission license is specifically permitted without any
further approval by the Township.
T.
Discharge of a shotgun, rifle, pistol, bow and arrow or firearm of
any kind, unless written permission of the Township has been granted
permitting such activity and is permitted by applicable law.
U.
Disobeying a proper order of a police officer, disobeying, disregarding
or failing to comply with a rule or regulation, warning, prohibition,
instruction or direction given by an authorized person and posted
or displayed by sign, notice, bulletin, card, poster or when notified
or informed as to its existence by a Township representative is prohibited.
V.
Playing music from car radios or handheld radios which causes offense
to others is prohibited.
W.
Operating commercial vehicles, unless providing authorized services,
is prohibited.
X.
Holding any public meeting or rally with more than five persons or
engaging in any marching or driving as members of a military, political
or other organization without first obtaining a permit from the Township.
Permits may only be issued when a statement of information, including
the name of the organization, its purpose, number of persons expected
to be invited, expected duration and name(s) of person(s) in charge
have been given to the Township.
Y.
Pets must be kept on a leash eight feet or shorter and under control
of a responsible person at all times. No pets are allowed on any playgrounds,
ball fields, volleyball or tennis courts at any time. Pet owners are
required to clean up after their pets and deposit any used pet waste
bags in a trash receptacle.
Z.
Individuals riding horses or bicycles shall stay on marked designated
trails.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
1.
The following traffic regulations shall be in force and effect at
any park operated by Franklin Township:
A.
The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Act of 1976, P.L. 162, No. 81, as amended,
Title 75 Pa.C.S.A., is hereby declared to be in effect with respect
to the operation of vehicles within the park.
B.
Vehicular travel at a rate of speed exceeding 15 miles per hour is
prohibited. Operating a vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner
or in excess of the posted speed limit is prohibited.
C.
Driving or operating any motor vehicles beyond the designated parking
areas and roads is prohibited. The use of snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles (ATV), dirt bikes, go-carts and other similar vehicles is
prohibited. Motor vehicles are permitted to park in designated parking
areas, but must be removed upon closing. No automobile, truck or motorcycle
shall be left in any park after closing hours without special written
permission by a Township representative. The Township shall be under
no obligation to reopen the park or any parking lot, road or gate
locked after closing hours in order to allow said vehicle to be removed
during a period of time when the park is closed. Leaving said vehicle
in said park after closing hours without written permission by a Township
representative shall be a violation of this Part. In addition, any
motor vehicles entering the park are subject to inspection by law
enforcement at any time.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
1.
The following general provisions shall be in force and effect at
any park operated by Franklin Township:
A.
Parents are responsible and will be held accountable for the safety
and behavior of their children. (While these parks are maintained
and operated by Franklin Township, supervision will not be provided.)
B.
Users of these parks shall respect the rights of others and conduct
themselves in a manner acceptable and becoming to others. Users are
required to follow the directions of a Township representative.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
1.
Any person found guilty of a violation of this Part in a summary
proceeding in the manner for enforcement under the Rules of Criminal
Procedure before a Magisterial District Judge shall pay a fine of
not more than $1,000 per occurrence/act, plus the costs of prosecution
and imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or as may otherwise be provided
by law for summary offenses. Each day that a violation of this Part
continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have
been violated shall a separate offense subject to per diem fines.
2.
Any person found guilty of a violation of this Part in a summary
proceeding before a Magisterial District Judge shall be required to
pay for any repairs to any and all vandalized areas.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
The Board of Supervisors of Franklin Township is authorized
to establish additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary.
[Ord. 2012-01, 4/18/2012, § 1]
1.
The use of all parks shall be on a first-come, first-served basis,
unless otherwise reserved:
A.
By annual permission granted by the Board of Supervisors.
B.
For school, college or league athletic games, practices, contests
or exhibitions approved by a Township representative.
C.
For regularly scheduled municipal recreation programs.
D.
By permission granted by the Township for a specific requested use.
2.
Park fees will be based on fee schedules available at the Township
office.
