[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Carroll
Township as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 5-14-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-222]
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Park Ordinance."
The provisions of prior ordinances or resolutions, or parts
thereof, that are inconsistent with this article are repealed in whole
or in part to the extent of any and all such inconsistencies. The
following ordinances are hereby repealed in their entirety: Ordinance
Nos. 100-1997 and 2010-212.
Chestnut Park and Carroll fields areas in the Township shall
be subject to rules and regulations of the Township as follows:
A.
Parks will be closed from dusk to dawn and there shall be no trespassing,
including trespassing by motor vehicle including overnight parking,
on park property during said hours, excepting Township-approved activities.
B.
There shall be no littering.
C.
Negligent or deliberate destruction or removal of natural or physical
property is prohibited.
D.
Outdoor recreation activity shall be restricted to locations appropriate
for such activities.
E.
Open fires or hot coals shall not be permitted except in fireplaces
or grills. Fires shall not be left unattended and shall be thoroughly
extinguished before they are abandoned.
F.
Solicitation of any kind is prohibited.
G.
No one shall possess, use or be under the influence of alcoholic
beverages or illegal drugs.
H.
Use or possession of explosives, fireworks, air guns, bows, slingshots,
or any similar item is prohibited, unless specifically approved in
advance and in writing by the Township. This shall not be deemed to
apply to police officers or other authorized personnel. Any person
found with a prohibited item without the specific, express, written
authorization of the Township will be in violation of the article
and subject to the penalties specified herein. Any person found to
be in possession of a prohibited item shall possess and produce their
Township authorization to carry such item upon demand.
I.
Discharge of firearms by personnel other than law enforcement officers
is prohibited.
J.
Injuring or killing wild or domestic animals is prohibited.
K.
There shall be no boisterous, immoral or indecent conduct in any
park area.
L.
No events shall be permitted without advance written approval of
the Township.
M.
Chestnut Grove and Carroll parks may be closed at any time and for
any duration by the Township, including the Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors and the Chief of Police, if weather conditions warrant
said closure, or if hazardous conditions exists that may endanger
life, health, safety, or property. In said event, there shall be no
trespassing on park property during said times.
O.
Motor vehicles shall be parked only in designated spaces within the
parking lot, not on the grass or the paved paths within the park.
Motor vehicles shall be driven only on the access drives and parking
lot, and not on the grass or the paved paths within the park. Nothing
in this section shall be interpreted to interfere with the normal
operation and maintenance of the parks.
P.
Parking lot use is limited to those individuals currently using the
park facilities. The use of the parking lot as a "park and ride" or
for carpooling, or for overnight parking, is strictly prohibited.
Q.
All vehicles present at the park shall be registered and inspected
for use on public streets. Motorized vehicles such as all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes are prohibited from all areas of the
park.
R.
There shall be no parking in the vicinity of the park along Sunny
Lane, Chestnut Grove Road, Ridge Road, and Palomino Parkway, "Police
Only" areas, in front of the Township garages, in front of the Township
maintenance sheds, in front of or within 15 feet of the Township mailbox,
or on the grass, except east of the baseball field on the property
adjoining the Township building on the south side of Sunny Lane.
S.
Trespassing on or in Township equipment, materials stockpiles, or
storage sheds is prohibited.
T.
Turning of vehicles in the private driveways along Sunny Lane is
prohibited. Any thrown, batted, or kicked ball which crosses Sunny
Lane and is in the lawn, driveway, or tall grass field, may not be
retrieved as this is private property.
U.
No ball playing (throwing, batting, or kicking) on Sunny Lane.
V.
In-line skating, roller skating, or skate boarding is prohibited
unless specifically authorized by future motion of the Board of Supervisors.
W.
No kicking or throwing of balls, stones, or other items against any
building, vehicles or equipment.
X.
Golfing or practicing of golf is prohibited, except in designated
areas.
Y.
Children under 10 years old shall be accompanied by a responsible
person at all times.
Z.
Use of tobacco products, including smoking, is prohibited.
AA.
Children are not permitted to play on piles of stones, dirt, or other
materials on the Township driveways or other locations.
BB.
All trash must be placed in appropriate containers and must be routinely
emptied.
CC.
Coaches and managers shall notify all players, players' parents,
and guests of these rules and regulations. Coaches and managers are
obligated to notify the "visiting" team coaches, managers, players,
players' parents and guests. A copy of these guidelines shall
be available for each team's use in team equipment sheds.
DD.
Carroll Township shall, in its sole discretion, issue permits for
use or occupancy of Township ball fields (softball, baseball, soccer,
lacrosse, etc.). Groups using or occupying ball fields, but excluding
Logan Park, shall be in possession of a valid Township-issued permit
to use the ball field. Said permit shall be produced upon request
by a Township official or a police officer.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
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. In default of payment
thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding 90 days. 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.
This article shall become effective May 19, 2012.
[Adopted 5-14-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-223]
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Logan Park
Ordinance."
The provisions of prior ordinances and resolutions or parts
thereof that are inconsistent with this article are repealed in whole
or in part to the extent of any and all such inconsistencies.
All areas in Logan Park shall be subject to rules and regulations
of the Township as follows:
A.
Park will be closed from dusk to dawn and there shall be no trespassing,
including trespassing by motor vehicles or campers including overnight
parking, on park property during said hours, excepting Logan Park
Authority approved activities.
B.
There shall be no littering.
C.
Negligent or deliberate destruction or removal of natural or physical
property is prohibited.
D.
Outdoor recreation activity shall be restricted to locations appropriate
for such activities.
E.
Open fires or hot coals shall not be permitted except in fireplaces
or grills. Fires shall not be left unattended and shall be thoroughly
extinguished before they are abandoned.
F.
Solicitation of any kind is prohibited.
G.
No one shall possess, use or be under the influence of alcoholic
beverages or illegal drugs.
H.
Use or possession of explosives, fireworks, air guns, bows, slingshots,
or any similar item is prohibited, unless specifically approved in
advance and in writing by the Logan Park Authority. This shall not
be deemed to apply to police officers or other authorized personnel.
Any person found with a prohibited item without the specific, express,
written authorization of the Logan Park Authority will be in violation
of the article and subject to the penalties specified herein. Any
person found to be in possession of a prohibited item shall possess
and produce their Logan Park Authority authorization to carry such
item upon demand.
I.
Discharge of firearms by personnel other than law enforcement officers
is prohibited.
J.
Injuring or killing wild or domestic animals is prohibited.
K.
There shall be no immoral or indecent conduct in any park area.
L.
No events shall be permitted without advance, written approval of
the Logan Park Authority. No events shall be scheduled without the
approval of the Logan Park Authority.
M.
Logan Park or portions thereof may be closed at any time and for
any duration by the Logan Park Authority, if weather conditions warrant
said closure, or if hazardous conditions exist that may endanger life,
health, safety, or property. In said event, there shall be no trespassing
on the closed areas of park property during said times.
N.
Dogs and other domestic animals shall be kept on a leash and any
waste there from shall be removed from park property or otherwise
properly disposed of in a trash receptacle.
O.
Motor vehicles shall be parked only in designated parking areas,
not on the recreational paths within the park. Motor vehicles shall
be driven only on the access drives and parking areas, and not on
the paved recreational paths within the park. Nothing in this section
shall be interpreted to interfere with the normal operation and maintenance
of the parks.
P.
Parking lot use is limited to those individuals currently using the
park facilities. The use of the parking lot as a "park and ride" or
for carpooling, or for overnight parking is strictly prohibited.
Q.
All vehicles present at the park shall be registered, and inspected
for use on public streets. Motorized vehicles such as all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes are prohibited from all areas of the
park.
R.
All hoofed animals are prohibited on park property.
S.
No kicking or throwing of balls, stones, or other items against any
building, vehicles or equipment is permitted.
T.
Golfing or practicing of golf is prohibited, except in designated
areas.
U.
Children under 10 years old shall be accompanied by a responsible
person at all times.
V.
Use of tobacco products including smoking is prohibited.
W.
Children are not permitted to play on piles of stones, dirt, or other
materials in the park.
X.
All trash must be placed in appropriate containers and must be routinely
emptied by designated organizations.
Y.
Coaches and managers shall notify all players, players' parents,
and guests of these rules and regulations. Coaches and managers are
obligated to notify the "visiting" team coaches, managers, players,
players' parents and guests. A copy of these guidelines shall
be available for each teams' use in team equipment sheds.
Z.
Sports organizations using the park will provide proof of insurance
to Logan Park Authority listing Logan Park Authority as an additionally
insured and will provide schedules for the current season to the Logan
Park Authority at the beginning of each season.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
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. In default of payment
thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding 90 days. 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.
This article shall become effective May 19, 2012.
