[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of O'Hara as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-4-1985 by Ord. No. 816 (Art. 973 of the 1978 Codified Ordinances)]
A. 
The Township Manager is authorized to issue an annual permit for use of the island park recreation area known as "Nancy Werner Park" to any nonprofit organization as defined by Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code which can best demonstrate that it will preserve, maintain and protect the natural state of the island.
B. 
The Township Manager shall develop an application form to be used by applicants for annual island park recreation area permits. Such form shall be designed to provide information on the ability of the applicant to carry out the above-stated policy.
C. 
Upon the review of the applications for the annual island park recreation area permit, the Township Manager shall award the permit to that organization which best demonstrates the ability to protect, maintain and preserve the island park and which agrees to abide by the rules and regulations for the island park.
D. 
The fee for the annual island park recreation area permit shall be an amount determined annually by resolution of Council. Payment of the fee must be made before a permit will be issued.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
E. 
The term of the lease will be from April 1 to March 31 of each succeeding year. New applications must be submitted annually.
A. 
The following rules and regulations shall apply to the annual island park recreation area permit holder.
(1) 
The permit holder shall agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Township from and against any and all actions or causes of action, claims, demands, liabilities, loss, damage or expense of whatsoever kind in nature, including attorney's fees, which the Township may suffer or incur by reason of bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons, or by reason of damage to or destruction of any property, including the loss of use thereof, arising out of or in any manner connected with the use of an island park recreation area permit holder, or which the Township may sustain or incur in connection with any litigation, investigation, or other expenditures incident thereto, including any suit instituted to enforce the obligation of this agreement of indemnity, whether or not due in whole part to any act, omission, or negligence of the Township, or any of its representatives or employees, in an amount not less than $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, including death, and in an amount not less than $100,000 for damage to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, per occurrence.
(2) 
The permit holder shall furnish to the Township two copies of a certificate from the permit holder's insurance carrier, acceptable to the Township, that policies of insurance have been issued by it to the permit holder providing for the insurance listed above, and that such policies are in force. Such certificates shall state that the Township is named as an additional insured and the insurance carrier will give the Township 30 days' prior written notice of any cancellation or material change in such policies. The certificate shall also quote in full the agreement of indemnity set forth above as evidence of the type of contractual liability coverage furnished. The Township will receive a copy of the policy and shall approve its provisions.
(3) 
The permit holder may not restrict the use of the island park recreation area by any member of the public except as follows:
[Amended 11-10-1986 by Ord. No. 835]
(a) 
Such use may be limited to 24 continuous hours.
(b) 
Any member of the public who disobeys any rule or regulation as herein contained may be denied access to or use of the island park recreation area. Violations shall be directed to the Township for prosecution.
(4) 
The permit holder, if constructing any docks or landings on the island park recreation area, shall reserve a minimum of two docks or landings for public use.
(5) 
The permit holder shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations presently in existence and those which may be issued during the term of the permit holder's stay on the island park recreation area. Specifically included in the above are rules and regulations pertaining to human or animal solid and liquid waste disposal.
(6) 
The permit holder shall provide the Township with a cash bond in the amount of $500 to be used by the Township to defray any costs incurred by the Township as a result of actions or inactions by the permit holder while using the island park recreation area. It is understood that this bond does not in any way reduce the responsibility of the permit holder under Subsection A(1) and (2) hereof. The bond will be refunded to the permit holder within 60 days of termination of the permit, provided that no use of the bond by the Township is necessary.
B. 
The following rules and regulations shall apply to the island park recreation area permit holder, their members, guests visitors and members of the public who use the island park recreation area.
(1) 
The island park recreation area may only be used for such recreation purposes as overnight camping, fishing, swimming, boating and other similar activities.
(2) 
Littering is absolutely prohibited.
(3) 
Trees, shrubs, hedges, berries, wild flowers or other flowers shall not be picked, cut, broken or injured in any way.
(4) 
Any person or organization using the island park recreation area, whether with or without a permit, shall be fully and financially responsible for any damages they may inflict upon park property and equipment.
(5) 
No person shall conduct themselves in any manner which causes harm to the health, safety, morals or general welfare of any person within the island park.
(6) 
Lotteries or other gambling or games of chance are prohibited.
(7) 
Alcoholic beverages are permitted. Drunkenness, disorderly or indecent conduct, and profane or offensive language are forbidden.
(8) 
No firearm, airgun, pistol, rifle or weapon of any nature shall be used or carried within the limit of an island park.
(9) 
When amplifying or sound systems are used, the maximum time permitted shall be limited to a maximum of four hours and may only be used between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday. Noise levels which disturb the peace are not permitted.
(10) 
No person or organization may sell or offer for sale any service for hire, article or substance within the limits of an island park or set up any stand or booth for such purposes or distribute or display handbills, cards or advertisements of any nature whatsoever unless duly authorized by the Township Manager.
(11) 
Permanent structures may not be constructed.
A. 
All applicants for island park recreation area permits shall be required to sign the following statement as part of the application:
"I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the O'Hara Township Island Park Recreation Area Ordinance No. 816 and intend to be fully and legally bound by its terms and provisions. Further, I understand that as the applicant for an O'Hara Township Island Park Recreation Area permit, I will be judged to be the responsible party in the event of any damages to park facilities or violation of park rules by any members or guests of my organization or group; and I accept this responsibility and legal obligation."
B. 
The Township Manager or designee shall have the right to revoke an island park recreation area permit for any violation of this article.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this article shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought before a Magisterial District Judge under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs of prosecution. Each day or portion thereof that such violation continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense, and each section of this article that is violated shall also constitute a separate offense.
[Adopted 5-11-2021 by Ord. No. 1382]
The following are the rules and regulations, which shall be observed by all persons using any of the Township parks or public riverfront access, including all facilities.
A. 
General rules.
(1) 
Littering is absolutely prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted and subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense and $300 for subsequent offenses.
(2) 
Smoking of any cigars, cigarettes, electronic smoking devices, or use of any type of tobacco product is absolutely prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted and subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense and $300 for subsequent offenses.
(3) 
Picnics will be allowed only at locations provided for that purpose. Persons holding picnics shall clean up and place all wastepaper and other refuse in receptacles provided for that purpose. Recyclables must be sorted from trash and placed in the receptacles provided for recyclables. Staples shall not be used to secure table covers, signage, etc. Use of staples is an automatic forfeiture of deposit. Permits for use of buildings and recreation facilities may be obtained from the Township office. Permits guarantee the use of the space for the specific date/time specified on the permit.
(4) 
Picnic tables may not be removed from the shelter without obtaining written permission from the Township Manager. With proper permission all tables removed from the shelter must be returned to the shelter in the original locations.
(5) 
Grass areas must not be used for roadways, parking, or other purposes that would injure, damage or destroy the turf or landscaping.
(6) 
Grass, trees, shrubs, hedges, berries, and wild flowers or other flowers must not be damaged, cut, broken, picked, defaced or destroyed in any way.
(7) 
Buildings, fences, fountains, statuary, benches, signs, or other structures must not be damaged, defaced or destroyed in any way.
(8) 
Games, contests, or sports are permitted only in areas designed for such use and in no case shall use be permitted in areas where lawns or planting may be damaged or where such games or contests may be in conflict with park regulations.
(9) 
Fires are not permitted anywhere in the park other than in stoves or grills provided or transported for that purpose. Stoves or grills are restricted to shelter areas only. One fuel canister or cylinder may be used, but shall not exceed 20 pounds unless being utilized by a licensed and insured caterer. No deep fryers of any kind are permitted. No person shall throw away or discard any lighted match, cigar, or cigarette in any park.
(10) 
Activities of a special nature prohibited by the regulations may be engaged in only by special permit of the Township Manager. This request must be a written application and under conditions as specified in said special permit.
(11) 
Defacing, littering, or making unsanitary any restrooms, washrooms, etc., or preventing the proper drainage of any toilet, pipe, or drain is prohibited.
(12) 
Preventing proper drainage or damaging water fountains is prohibited.
(13) 
Any person(s) using a Township park, whether with or without a permit, shall be fully and financially responsible for any damages inflicted upon park property or equipment.
(14) 
Hunting, trapping, or the stalking of any animal, bird or game is strictly prohibited.
(15) 
No person shall use any Township parks for the purpose of playing the game of golf, including but not limited to the hitting of golf balls.
(16) 
No chewing gum, food, beverages (excluding water), or cleats of any kind are permitted in the adaptive playground area.
B. 
Privately owned riverfront developments with public riverfront access.
(1) 
The Township police may enforce Township park rules and regulations as outlined in this article, as hereinafter may be amended, within privately owned riverfront developments with public riverfront access.
(2) 
Where public riverfront access is provided within privately owned riverfront developments in accordance with Chapter 395, Subdivision and Land Development, public access to the riverfront for fishing is permitted from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight year-round.
(3) 
Activities, with the exception of fishing, are to cease at 8:00 p.m.
(4) 
No amplified music of any kind at any time.
(5) 
No tents or canopies of any kind at any time.
(6) 
No organized gatherings without special permit obtained from the Township Manager.
(7) 
No business activities of any nature may be conducted.
(8) 
Parking of motor vehicles shall be in designated areas only. Motor vehicles and watercrafts shall not be parked/docked/stored more than 48 hours without special permit of the Township Manager. The Township reserves the right to tow or remove motor vehicles and/or watercrafts at the owner's expense.
C. 
Prohibited substances.
(1) 
Alcoholic beverages made by distillation ("liquor") or fermented juice of any various kinds of grapes or other fruits containing 10% to 15% alcohol by volume ("wine") are prohibited in Township parks. Fermented alcoholic beverages brewed from malt and flavored with hops ("beer") are permitted in the shelter areas only at Meadow Park, O'Hara Township Community Park and Woodland Park, subject to the issuance of a shelter and beer permit.
D. 
Amenities of a special nature.
(1) 
No stakes of any kind are permitted to be placed in the ground. Doing so may cause damage to electrical, water or sewage lines buried in the park grounds. Use of stakes is an automatic forfeiture of deposit.
(2) 
Amenities of a special nature affiliated with a shelter rental, such as, but not limited to, inflatable entertainment (bouncy castle), hay rides, food and/or beverage trucks, and/or accessory structure, may only be authorized by special permit of the Township Manager, upon written request and under conditions specified in special permit. Provider of said amenity must provide the Township of O'Hara a certificate of insurance, with the Township named as the insured.
(3) 
All amenities of a special nature, such as, but not limited to, inflatable entertainment (bouncy castle), and/or accessory structures, may only be secured by the use of water barrels or other aboveground securing mechanism to avoid damage to underground utilities in Township parks. (No stakes.)
(4) 
Canopy.
(a) 
A canopy may only be set up adjacent to a park shelter at O'Hara Township Community, Meadow and Woodland Parks, or adjacent to the gazebo at O'Hara Township Community Park.
(b) 
A canopy may only be set up by the party who has rented the park shelter or gazebo. Unless a facility is rented, a canopy may not be set up.
(c) 
Only one canopy may be set up per facility.
(d) 
The canopy may only be set up the day the park shelter or gazebo is rented and must be removed the same day the park shelter or gazebo is rented.
(e) 
A canopy may be no larger than 10 feet by 10 feet.
(f) 
Permission for a larger canopy or more than one canopy may only be granted to civic and/or Township-related organizations by the Township Manager.
(g) 
The Township Manager may grant permission for canopies to be placed in any and all Township parks by civic and Township-related organizations.
(h) 
All canopies may only be secured by the use of water barrels or other aboveground securing mechanism to avoid damage to underground utilities in Township parks. (No stakes.)
E. 
Conduct.
(1) 
No person shall conduct themselves in any manner which causes harm to the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of any person within the parks.
(2) 
Lotteries, gambling, or games of chance are prohibited.
(3) 
Drunkenness, disorderly or indecent conduct, and profane or offensive language are forbidden and will be subject to criminal prosecution.
F. 
Private lessons.
(1) 
All private lessons occurring in the O'Hara Township parks must be conducted and scheduled through the Township or a recreation partner designated by the Township.
(2) 
The recreation partner will abide by and, where necessary, implement the Township's rules and regulations on use of Township parks.
(3) 
This will not apply to the use of the parks for which a Township permit has been obtained (e.g., ballfield use or shelter use).
G. 
Automobiles and vehicular use.
(1) 
No person shall clean, polish, grease, lubricate, or make repairs to any vehicle in any park, except those of a minor nature and then only in cases of emergency.
(2) 
All speed, traffic control, and vehicular regulations and signage on and about any roads, driveways, parking areas or other areas within any of the Township's parks must be obeyed. Such regulations will be strictly enforced by Township police.
(3) 
Motorized vehicles are permitted only on roadways and designated parking areas, except for handicap mobility devices.
(4) 
Motorized vehicles are prohibited on walkways, trails and all grassy areas, except for handicap mobility devices.
(5) 
Motor vehicles shall not be parked more than 48 hours without special permit of the Township Manager. The Township reserves the right to tow motor vehicles at the owner's expense.
(6) 
Electric vehicle charging stations parking spaces may be utilized by electric vehicles that are actively charging. Any vehicle that is not actively charging is subject to a fine. Any vehicle parked at an electric vehicle charging station that is not charging four or more hours may be towed at the owner's expense. Cars may charge for a maximum of eight hours. Fees for charging electrical vehicles will be established by the Township Fee Resolution.
(7) 
Moving company trucks and/or tractor trailers are not permitted to stage vehicles in any Township park or municipal lots without special permit of the Township Manager.
H. 
Swimming and fishing.
(1) 
There shall be no fishing in any of the ponds, lakes, or streams of the parks by any person over the age of 14 years. Catch-and-release fishing is permitted by children under said age, and senior citizens over the age of 65 years.
(2) 
Swimming is forbidden in any lake, pond or stream. No use may be made of these waters which may contaminate them.
I. 
Radio-controlled vehicles.
(1) 
Electric or sail (quiet power) radio-controlled boating is permitted in the parks, ponds and streams. No gas-powered or high-speed watercraft will be permitted.
(2) 
Radio-controlled aircraft including, but not limited to, quadcopters and/or drones are prohibited.
(3) 
Radio-controlled model cars are permitted in Township parks.
(a) 
Models must be electric quiet power only.
(b) 
The operation of gas-powered radio-controlled model cars is not permitted in Township parks.
(c) 
Operation of radio-controlled model cars is not permitted on park roads, trails or accessways.
(4) 
The operation of model rockets is not permitted in Township parks.
(5) 
The Township Manager may grant a special permit for use of radio-controlled vehicles.
J. 
Pets.
(1) 
Canines, felines, and horses are permitted, only when held in leash, on nature trails and similar areas. Canines, felines, and horses are not permitted on any of the picnic areas, ballfields or play areas, including ball outfields and soccer fields. Canines and felines must be leashed at all times and under control of handler at all times.
(2) 
All canine, feline, and horse waste must be cleaned up and placed in a trash receptacle, including areas where waste bags are not provided by the Township.
(3) 
It is the responsibility of the person bringing the animal to the park to clean up after that animal.
(4) 
Horses shall also be permitted on park roadways, which includes the parking area.
K. 
Weapons and explosives.
(1) 
Discharge of any firearm or weapon, including but not limited to handguns, rifles, shotguns, crossbow, bow and arrow, air rifle or pistol, and any device firing a projectile by compressed gas or spring, such as paintball devices, is prohibited in any Township park.
(2) 
Brandishing of a firearm or weapon including but not limited to handguns, rifles, shotguns, crossbow, bow and arrow, air rifle or pistol, and any device firing a projectile by compressed gas or spring, such as paintball devices, is prohibited in any Township park. Firearms may be transported through the park if kept in a car trunk, enclosed in a case or otherwise inaccessible to use. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit any person licensed under the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act, 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6109, from possession of a firearm as defined in Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act, 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6102.
(3) 
The provisions of this Subsection K shall not apply to the use of firearms by officers of the law in the performance of their duties, nor to the justifiable use of firearms in the protection of persons and property by persons duly authorized under the laws of this commonwealth to carry or use such firearms nor to persons acting on behalf of, and consistent with requirements imposed by, the municipality to carry out deer population control measures authorized by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and approved by Council. This Subsection K shall not apply to the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components (as such terms are used in 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6120) when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
L. 
Tennis facilities.
(1) 
Use of the tennis court facilities is on a first-come basis for periods not to exceed one-hour duration when others are waiting to play.
(2) 
Only racket-type sports with appropriate athletic footwear is permitted on the O'Hara Township Community Park Tennis Court.
M. 
Solicitation. Peddlers, food, beverage, ice cream trucks, picnic parties or any other person or persons whatsoever may not sell or offer for sale any service for hire, article, or substance within the limits of the park. Setting up any stand or booth for such purpose is prohibited, or the distribution or display of handbills, cards, or advertisements of any nature whatsoever is also prohibited. Authorization for special permits may be obtained from the Township Manager.
N. 
Amplification and sound systems. When amplifying or sound systems are used, the maximum time permitted shall be limited to a maximum of four hours, and may only be used between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday. Noise levels shall not be in excess of 60 dB or of objectionable character or volume, per § 455-17.152 of Chapter 455, Zoning.
O. 
Hours.
(1) 
Park hours are as follows:
(a) 
May 1 through October 31: sunrise to 10:00 p.m.
(b) 
November 1 through April 30: sunrise to dark.
(2) 
No person shall, under any circumstances, remain in the park during closed hours. Park entrances and exits may be locked during closed hours.
(3) 
The Township Manager or a designated representative shall have the right to close any park if it is in the best interest of the public's health and safety.
Permits and fees shall be required. Applications for specific use shall be filed with the Township Manager.
A. 
Shelter applications.
(1) 
Application to be secured from Township Manager or designated representative who will issue shelter permit upon payment of proper fees and deposits. Township residents, Township businesses and Township groups may reserve park shelters up to one year in advance. Nonresidents may reserve Township park shelters beginning the first Monday of April for the current year.
(2) 
Shelters are rented on a first-come-first-served basis.
(3) 
Shelter fees may be established by resolution of the Township Council.
(4) 
A nonprofit group must meet the definition of a nonprofit organization as defined by Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and must supply adequate proof that it does meet said criteria. If any applicant is shown to be misrepresenting their affiliation, they shall have their permit revoked and may be subject to a maximum fine of $600, plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the Township.
(5) 
Prior to the issuance of the shelter permit, the applicant must deposit with the Township Manager all applicable fees and a refundable deposit, as established per resolution. This deposit will be promptly refunded in full if the shelter is left in a clean and undamaged condition following use.
(6) 
Arrangements for exceptional handicap access to the shelter shall be made at least four days in advance of an event with the Township Superintendent of Police, police officer in charge, or Township Manager. The Police Department telephone number is 412-782-1403, and the Township Manager may be contacted at 412-782-1400, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
(7) 
Exceptions from fees. Fees may be waived by the Township Manager on shelter applications for use between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Fees are required for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday applications.
(8) 
Deposit requirements will not be waived.
(9) 
Beer permits.
(a) 
Permits will only be issued for the drinking of beer in Meadow Park, O'Hara Township Community Park and Woodland Park. These permits may only be granted in conjunction with the issuance of a valid shelter permit. Beer permit fees and refundable deposit fees shall be required as established by resolution adopted by the O'Hara Township Council.
(b) 
Beer permit fees and beer deposits are in addition to the regular shelter permit fees and shelter deposits. Beer deposits will be refunded in full if the park facilities are left in a clean and undamaged condition following use.
(10) 
Any costs incurred by the Township as established by resolution due to police response or other unauthorized activities shall be deducted from the deposit(s).
(11) 
Group applications shall be limited to a maximum of 150 persons per shelter in any and all parks. No application for any group in excess of 150 persons shall be accepted or approved for any shelter or event in any of the Township parks.
B. 
Gazebo applications.
(1) 
Applications to be secured from the Township Manager or designated representative who will issue the gazebo permit upon payment of the proper fee and deposit. Applications from Township residents or Township groups shall be considered first in granting permits.
(2) 
When several applications are received for the gazebo on the same day, permits will be issued to the Township resident applicants or Township groups first in order received.
(3) 
Gazebo fees may be established by resolution of Township Council.
(4) 
A nonprofit group must meet the definition of a nonprofit organization as defined by Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and must supply adequate proof that it does meet said criteria. If any applicant is shown to be misrepresenting their affiliation, they shall have their permit revoked and may be subject to a fine of $100.
(5) 
Prior to the issuance of the gazebo permit, the applicant must deposit with the Township Manager all applicable fees and a refundable deposit, as established per resolution. This deposit will be promptly refunded in full if the gazebo is left in a clean and undamaged condition following use.
(6) 
Applicants for gazebo use are to provide sound or amplifying systems at their own expense.
(7) 
Hours of permitted use:
(a) 
When amplifying or sound systems are used, the maximum time permitted shall be limited to a maximum of four hours, and may only be used between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday. Noise levels shall not be in excess of 60 dB or of objectionable character or volume, per § 455-17.152 of Chapter 455, Zoning.
(8) 
Any application for the gazebo in O'Hara Township Community Park is limited to 150 persons, provided the maximum number of persons approved to use other rented O'Hara Township Community Park facilities on the same date does not exceed 150 persons for each of the park facilities.
(9) 
Any costs incurred by the Township as established by resolution due to police response or other unauthorized activities shall be deducted from the deposit(s).
C. 
Ballfield applications.
(1) 
It is the general policy of the Township of O'Hara that ballfield facilities are for the general use of the public for nonorganized activity at no cost to the users on Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., exclusive of holidays. Permits are required for the exclusive use of ballfields for nonorganized activity at all other times.
(2) 
Permits are required for the exclusive use of ballfields for all organized activities, including leagues. Organized groups, including leagues, may have use of a ballfield for a season from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The small fields located at O'Hara Township Community Park, Meadow Park, and Woodland Park are available for league use all day Saturday.
(a) 
Spring baseball season begins in April and concludes in July.
(b) 
Fall ball season begins in September and concludes in October.
(3) 
Season use by leagues and organized groups shall be scheduled on an equitable basis. All applications for ballfields must be in writing. The Township Manager shall have the exclusive right to determine whether or not to schedule an organized use of a ballfield for any particular day or time, or whether to leave the field open for nonorganized public use.
(4) 
Permit fees are established by Township Council by resolution.
D. 
Police services. The Township Manager may require that a police officer or officers be present at a park event depending upon the type of activity proposed by the applicant. The applicant would be required to pay for that police service as established by the Township Fee Resolution.
E. 
Denial of permit. The Township Manager may deny an applicant shelter, beer, gazebo or ballfield permit if it is determined that granting the permit would not be in the interest of the public's health and safety.
F. 
Permit fee refunds. In the event a shelter rental is canceled, shelter permit fees will be refunded only if the previously rented facility is rerented for the same day. The shelter permit fee refund shall be made to the original permit holder by the Township. Upon cancelation of a park shelter rental, the original permit must be returned to the Township office.
A. 
Fines. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article or any regulation or rule provided herein shall, upon conviction thereof in any summary proceeding before any Magisterial District Judge, be sentenced to pay a fine not in excess of $500 and not less than $25 and costs of prosecution.
B. 
Statement to be signed by applicant. All applicants for park permits shall be required to sign the following statement as part of the application:
"I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the O'Hara Township Parks Ordinance No. 1382, and to be fully and legally bound by its terms and provisions. Further, I understand that as the applicant for an O'Hara Township Park permit, I will be judged to be the responsible party in the event of any damages to park facilities or violation of park rules by any member or guests of my organization or group; and I accept this responsibility and legal obligation."
C. 
Revocation of permit. The Township Manager or designee shall have the right to revoke a permit for any violation of this article.