Township of North Lebanon, PA: Rules and Regulations.

[Res. 18-1999, 8/16/1999, § 10; as amended by Res. 24-2002, 12/16/2002, Exhibit A]

The Township is authorized to establish additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary and with approval of the Board of Supervisors. That area of the Township owned by the City of Lebanon known as Stoever's Dam Park and Recreation Area shall be subject to the regulations set forth below:

All day-use areas are open to the public from dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted.

[Amended by Ord. 4-2017, 7/17/2017]

Hunting, trapping and the discharging of any type of firearm, airgun, slingshot, explosive, fireworks or bow and arrow is prohibited, unless otherwise permitted.

Pets are permitted provided they are on a leash not exceeding six feet in length and attended at all times and must be controlled to the extent that they will not cause injury to any person, another person's property or molest or injure wildlife. The owner or handler of any dog shall immediately clean up and properly dispose of any dog feces. The controlled training of unleashed dogs in Stoever's Dam Park is permitted in designated areas.

Trash, garbage and all other litter shall be placed in containers provided for this purpose and shall be limited to materials accumulated during the use of the facility. Glass containers are prohibited in all City parks.

Open fires are permitted only in properly designated areas. Hot coals from charcoal grills shall be disposed of in a safe manner. Fires shall be attended at all times and shall be fully extinguished prior to leaving the area. A large or uncontrolled fire is prohibited.

The removal, molesting, harassing, disturbing, injuring or damaging of anything natural or physical, whether animate or inanimate on land or in water, or defacing, destroying, altering or removing any man-made object is prohibited. The feeding of wildlife, including waterfowl, shall be prohibited in all City-owned parks.

Drivers of motor vehicles conforming to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code shall not exceed five miles per hour and shall only use roads and parking areas open to the public and shall not block gates or other traffic. Unlicensed vehicles and snowmobiles are prohibited except in designated areas. The use of motorized pedalcycles, motorcycles or other types of other nonlicensed motor vehicles is prohibited. The use of a motorized wheelchair operated by a person with a disability shall be permitted.

Boisterous, immoral or indecent conduct is prohibited.

Camping is permitted only in designated areas. A camping permit shall be obtained from the administrative offices or other designated sites. No person shall erect or maintain a tent or mobile camper without obtaining a permit. The fee for a camping permit shall be in accordance with the fee established by the Lebanon City Council. A camping "day" shall begin at 12:00 noon and end at 12:00 noon of the following day. The maximum length of a stay on a permit is one week. Upon the expiration of the one week period, no person shall be permitted to apply for a new camping permit for a period of four days. The renewal or extension of a permit shall be at the sole discretion of the Director of Administration-Assistant to the Mayor or his/her authorized designee. Trailer sites shall be solely occupied by mobile campers and shall be limited to one trailer per site. Tents and trailers shall not be erected or left unattended in the park for more than three days and shall not be used to reserve a specified site for future use.

No person under the age of 18 may camp at Stoever's Dam Park without the direct and constant supervision of a parent or guardian, unless other specific arrangements are made with the park police prior to the date of camping. Pets may not stay overnight in the camping area. Persons visiting permitted campers shall leave the camping area no later than 10:00 p.m.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Employees and/or authorized representatives of the City of Lebanon, City of Lebanon Police Department and North Lebanon Township Police Department reserve the right to inspect coolers, ice chests or any other containers for alcoholic beverages and/or glass containers.

Swimming, wading or wading to fish in the waters of the park is prohibited unless otherwise designated.

Boat launch parking area is reserved for vehicles towing and/or carrying boats only. Boating is permitted in designated areas for small craft 17 feet and under. Inflatable boats less than seven feet in length with less then two air chambers and designed primarily as swimming aids are prohibited. Motors, with the exception of electric motors, are prohibited. All craft shall meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. Children less than 12 years of age and under shall wear a Type I, II or III personal flotation device (PFD) of proper size in accordance with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations.

Fishing is permitted at the small pond along Theater Drive at Stoever's Dam and at Northeast Park in accordance with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Code. The use of a bow and arrow or the taking, catching, killing or possession of crayfish, frogs, reptiles and turtles is prohibited. Fishing from the dam breast, the footbridge over the spillway and north siltation pond at Stoever's Dam Park shall be prohibited. Ice fishing is permitted at Stoever's Dam Park when suitable and safety conditions exist. Ice skating at Stoever's Dam Park shall be prohibited.

Horseback riding is prohibited in all parks except at Stoever's Dam Park where areas are specifically designated for that purpose.

No person shall sell or offer for sale any merchandise, article or any item whatsoever in any City park or City-operated recreation area. This regulation shall not apply to authorized concessionaires who have obtained the applicable licenses and/or permits.

No person or persons shall wash, wax, or do any type of mechanical repairs to their vehicle while in the Stoever's Dam Park area.

[Amended by Ord. 4-2017, 7/17/2017]

Bicycles shall yield to pedestrians and shall stay to the outside of the trail (walking path) at Stoever's Dam Park.

Throwing stones, sticks or any discarded material into any waters is prohibited.

Any person who violates any park regulation or rule or disregards lawful instruction or warnings given by an authorized representative of the City of Lebanon or North Lebanon Township may be directed to leave the park area. This section does not preclude prosecution or other legal action under the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, City of Lebanon or North Lebanon Township.

Any person refusing to leave the park area after receiving an order for lawful cause to leave from an authorized person or a person who received a notice by certified or registered mail or a personal service banning such person from entering or using any park facility for a period to be determined by the City of Lebanon and has not filed a notice of appeal regarding such order and further ignores such notice and returns shall be in violation of this Part.

No bare feet are permitted in the parks.

No person is permitted to carry any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other lighted smoking equipment, including electronic cigarettes or similar devices, within 25 feet of athletic fields, athletic courts, and playground areas.

[Added by Ord. 4-2017, 7/17/2017]

The use of inflatable bounce houses, trampolines, and similar equipment is prohibited unless a hold-harmless agreement and certificate of liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000 naming the City of Lebanon and Coleman Memorial Park Board of Trustees, if applicable, as an additional insured is submitted to the City of Lebanon Department of Administration no less than seven days prior to the event.

[Added by Ord. 4-2017, 7/17/2017]