[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007]
This Part shall be known as the "Borough of Hatboro Rules and
Regulations for the Use of Borough Parks, Open Spaces, and Public
Recreation Areas."
[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007]
1.
In interpreting this Part, the present tense includes the future,
the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular,
and the word person includes natural person, partnership, firm, association,
and corporation.
2.
BOROUGH
BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH ZONING ORDINANCE
PARK, OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AREA
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
VEHICLES
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words shall for
the purpose of this Part have the meaning herein indicated:
The duly incorporated Borough of Hatboro, County of Montgomery,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States of America.
The duly elected members of the Borough Council of the Borough
of Hatboro.
The duly enacted Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Hatboro.
All property, real estate, buildings, or other structures
owned by the Borough of Hatboro and designated by Borough Council
as property, real estate, building, or other structure held for the
use of the public for purposes permitted within this Part.
Includes, but not limited to, motorcycle, mini-bike, dirt-bike,
snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), off-road vehicle (ORV), or
other form of motorized conveyance.
Any motorized device for carrying passengers or goods.
[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007]
It shall be the intent of this Part to establish standards to
protect public property owned by the Borough of Hatboro and the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and to set a uniform set of rules
for all users to abide by to insure access and availability to the
Borough public parks, open space, and recreation areas by all authorized
users.
[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007]
1.
All public parks and recreational areas including, but not limited
to, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, trails, and the pavilion
shall be used only for their intended purpose and no other unless
authorized by Borough Council.
2.
The Borough shall erect and maintain a sign at the entrance or entrances
of each park, open space, or public facility that shall contain the
following information:
3.
All parks shall be open from dawn to dusk, except those lighted for
evening events or programs.
4.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to remain in
any park, open space or recreational facility subject to these regulations
after posted hours of operation, unless they have first obtained a
special permit from the Borough Manager.
5.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to operate a
vehicle or recreational vehicle in any park, open space, or recreational
area except on road and parking lots provided for such vehicle operation.
This shall not prohibit the use of vehicles by Borough employees for
the purpose of park maintenance or service, or the use of vehicles
by contractors with prior permission by the Borough Manager for construction,
maintenance, or service.
6.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to wash, perform
maintenance or exhibit for sale a vehicle or recreational vehicle
in any park, open space, or recreational area including roads and
parking lots.
7.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to use, sell,
or distribute to others or possess any alcoholic beverage(s) in any
park, open space, or recreational area except by special exception
by Borough Council.
8.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any intoxicated person to
be in any park, open space or recreational area at any time.
9.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to conduct or
be involved in the conduct of any illegal activity in any park, open
space, or recreational area. Such activity shall include, but not
be limited to: gambling, obscene or indecent acts, obscene or indecent
language, threatening language, or any conduct that infringes upon
the peace and tranquility of the facility or infringes upon the rights
of other users.
10.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to possess, discharge,
or display any bow and arrows, crossbows, firecrackers or fireworks,
or rockets. Professional fireworks displays shall be permitted by
prior permit at the discretion of the Borough Council.
[Amended by Ord. 1024, 3/23/2015]
11.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to injure, foul,
pollute, or deface any building, structure, equipment, sign or water
course, dam or stream stabilization facility.
12.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person other than Borough
employees engaged in park maintenance or authorized contractors to
cut, remove, injure, or destroy plants, wildflowers, shrubbery, or
trees. This includes removal of downed trees or trees cut up for firewood
unless prior permission to do so has been granted by the Borough Manager.
13.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to erect any
structure or install plant material on parkland or open space or to
assume parkland or open space for personal use.
14.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to permit pet
animals including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, and horses, to
be in any park or open space, except in designated areas.
15.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to scatter, drop,
or leave litter except in receptacles provided for that purpose. It
is a further violation for any person to dump household waste or construction,
commercial, or landscape debris in receptacles or on parkland or open
space areas for removal by the Borough.
16.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to deface or
destroy any notices, rules or regulations for the regulation of the
park and open space posted within any park or open space by the Borough.
17.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to start or cause
to be started a fire in any park or open space except in designated
areas where fireplaces, stoves, or grills are provided by the Borough
or when a special permit has been issued prior to an authorized event.
All fires must be completely extinguished before the user leaves the
site.
18.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person to use any park
or open space for any activity which will cause permanent or long-term
severe damage to any turf area, trees, or streams in any park or open
space. Activities and games shall take place in areas designated for
such use. Individuals or groups shall be held responsible for any
damages.
19.
It shall be a violation of this Part for overnight parking in Borough
parks, open space, or trails except by the approval of the Borough
Manager.
20.
It shall be a violation of this Part to hunt, trap, feed, or harm
wildlife and/or waterfowl, or annoy, strike, injure, maim, or kill
any animal or bird except by the approval of the Borough Manager.
21.
It shall be a violation of this Part to abandon a wild and/or domestic
animal on Borough park property.
22.
It shall be a violation of this Part to solicit or sell any goods
or food or the conduct of any commercial activity except for concessions
authorized by the Borough Manager.
23.
It shall be a violation of this Part to make unreasonable noise and
use sound amplification equipment unless approved by the Borough Manager.
24.
It shall be a violation of this Part to skateboard, bike or use rollerblades
(inline skates) on basketball courts, tennis courts, or other designated
areas.
25.
It shall be a violation of this Part to hit golf balls on athletic
fields.
26.
It shall be a violation of this Part to participate in camping or
associated activities unless authorized by the Borough Manager.
27.
It shall be a violation of this Part to exceed the speed limit of
five mph in Borough parking lots.
28.
Borough
Parks. The following parks are established as parks owned, operated,
and regulated by the Borough:
[Added by Ord. 1042, 9/25/2017]
A.
Miller
Meadow: (South York Road and Horsham Road).
B.
Hatboro
Little League Field: (2 Blair Mill Road, Hatboro, PA 19040).
C.
Memorial
Park: (330 West Moreland Avenue).
D.
Eaton
Park: (321 West Moreland Avenue).
E.
Tanner
Park: (329 Jefferson Avenue).
F.
Hatboro
Pool: (330 West Moreland Avenue).
G.
Celano
Park: (Drummers Way/Woodwinds).
[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007]
1.
In addition to the foregoing general rules and regulations, the Borough
or agents/operators of leased Borough facilities may establish additional
rules and regulations for the purpose of maintaining the safety, health,
and welfare of the users of those facilities.
2.
Hatboro Little League fields shall be used in accordance with the
terms of a lease which shall be negotiated from time to time between
the Borough of Hatboro and Hatboro Little League, Inc. Hatboro Little
League, Inc., shall provide the Borough of Hatboro with a copy of
all rules and regulations on an annual basis established by that organization
for the use, maintenance and operations of the facilities. Said copy
to be kept on file in the office of the Borough Manager.
3.
Hatboro Memorial Pool and the Memorial Pool snack bar facilities
shall be operated by employees or lessee engaged by the Borough for
that purpose. Dates and hours of operation shall be established from
time to time by Borough Council. Borough Council shall be responsible
for the employment of a pool manager on an annual basis. The Memorial
Pool manager shall establish rules and regulations for the use and
operation of the pool and shall provide on an annual basis to the
Chairman of the Borough Council Parks and Recreation Committee a copy
of the rules and regulations and any changes as they occur. All such
rules and regulations shall be subject to final approval of Borough
Council. Access to the pool shall be by membership or on a daily fee
basis. Membership fees and daily fees shall be established from time
to time by resolution of Borough Council.
4.
Miller Meadow Open Space shall be preserved in a natural condition
and shall be available for the enjoyment of all persons and also subject
to the rules and regulations established by the County of Montgomery.
The rules which are established by the County, the participants are
to be aware of and are subject to those rules and regulations. The
Borough Public Works Department shall conduct minimum maintenance
and facility improvements to ensure compliance with all Borough, county,
state, and federal regulations. There shall be no permanent structures
or facility improvements without prior approval of Borough Council.
Use of the open space facilities by groups, organizations, or associations
shall only be permitted by prior approval by Borough Council. All
groups, organizations, or associations shall present a detailed written
plan for the use of the facility to Borough Council at least 45 days
prior to the date the use is requested. Use of this facility shall
require a prepaid fee to the Borough of Hatboro and may require an
additional deposit to ensure restoration of the facility to the condition
prior to use. The fee(s) and required deposit shall be established
from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
5.
Memorial Park and Tanner Park shall generally be open year-round
for the use of Borough residents and their guests. All users shall
be subject to the provisions of this Part and any ordinances or laws
governing conduct and use of public facilities. Picnic facilities
shall be available to users on a first-come first-served basis. Families
or groups may make reservations through the Borough Manager for use
of these facilities for special picnics or outings. Teams or organizations
wishing to use the ball field facilities shall be required to reserve
the facilities 30 days prior to the use date. Reservations shall be
made through the Borough Manager. Reservation fees and user deposits
may be required and when required shall be established from time to
time by resolution of Borough Council.
6.
Eaton Park shall generally be open year-round to anyone. Use of tennis
court and basketball facilities shall be subject to hours of operation
set by the Parks and Recreation Committee of the Borough Council and
shall be available on a first-come first-served basis but may be reserved
by groups or organizations through the Borough Manager. Reservations
shall be made 30 days in advance of the use date. Reservation fees
and user deposits may be required and when required shall be established
from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
7.
Borough Council shall have the right to establish user fees and permit
fees in addition to those required by this Part, as deemed necessary
for the operation and maintenance of parkland facilities. Fees shall
be established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
8.
Celano
Park shall be preserved in a natural condition and shall be available
for the enjoyment of all persons and also subject to the rules and
regulations established by FEMA. The participants are to be aware
of and are subject to those rules and regulations. The Borough Public
Works Department shall conduct minimum maintenance and facility improvements
to ensure compliance with all Borough, county, state, and federal
regulations. There shall be no permanent structures or facility improvements
without prior approval of the Borough Council. Use of the open space
facilities by groups, organizations, or associations shall only be
permitted by prior approval by the Borough Council. All groups, organizations,
or associations shall present a detailed written plan for the use
of the facility to the Borough Council at least 45 days prior to the
date the use is requested. Use of this facility shall require a prepaid
fee to the Borough of Hatboro and may require an additional deposit
to ensure restoration of the facility to the condition prior to use.
The fee(s) and required deposit shall be established from time to
time by resolution of the Borough Council.
[Added by Ord. 1042, 9/25/2017]
[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007]
1.
It shall be a violation of this Part for any person, group, organization,
or association to erect, post, or cause to be erected or posted any
sign, banner, poster, or broadside within the boundaries of any park,
open space, or recreational facility, with the following exceptions:
A.
Hatboro Little League Fields. Only signs, banners, posters, and broadsides
authorized by Hatboro Little League, Inc., shall be permitted.
B.
Hatboro Memorial Pool Only signs, banners, posters, and broadsides
authorized by the pool manager shall be permitted.
C.
Hatboro Memorial Pool Snack Bar. Only signs, banners, posters, and
broadsides authorized by the snack bar manager shall be permitted.
D.
None of the above regulations shall prevent the erection of signs
by the Borough of Hatboro and any municipal authority or any municipality,
county, state, or federal entity for the purpose of public information,
safety, health, or welfare.
2.
All signs, banners, posters, or broadside as noted in paragraphs
.A through .D above are subject to review by the Hatboro Borough Council
and their approval.
[Ord. 976, 9/24/2007; as amended by Ord. 1005, 5/23/2011]
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.