[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Franklin 12-2-2013 by Ord. No.
04-14. Amendments noted where applicable.]
In order to protect and provide for the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of Franklin and all visitors to the City,
the Franklin City Council hereby establishes provisions for the use
of City-owned properties and the restrictions for certain uses that
might compromise the health, safety, and welfare of all persons.
As the definition of "city property" encompasses many different
types of land areas, rights-of-way, and structures, there already
exists a variety of City codes that address the use of these areas.
The existing codes include, but are not limited to, the following
chapters:
Chapter 101, Alcoholic Beverages
Chapter 107, Animals
Chapter 113, Bicycles
Chapter 125, Moving of Buildings
Chapter 143, Curfew
Chapter 149, Driveways
Chapter 155, Public Entertainment
Chapter 170, Floodplain Management
Chapter 180, Hazardous Substances
Chapter 203, Littering and Public Cleanliness
Chapter 215, Noise
Chapter 219, Nuisances
Chapter 222, Parks and Beaches
Chapter 230, Peddling and Soliciting
Chapter 245, Sewers
Chapter 252, Skates and Skateboards
Chapter 257, Solid Waste
Chapter 262, Streets and Sidewalks
Chapter 284, Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 289, Water
Chapter 294, Weapons
Chapter 309, Community Center
Chapter 321, G.A.R. Hall
In addition to the applicable City codes, the City may adopt
policies for the use of specific structures, parks, parking areas,
sidewalks, or similar properties. The application and interpretation
of the policies shall be carried out by the specific department responsible
for the property. For certain proposed uses, the department head,
in consultation with the City Manager, is permitted to apply some
discretion to allow for certain uses that might not be included in
the list of allowed uses but are determined to be consistent with,
and similar to, the enumerated uses. All policies shall be adopted
by the applicable committee of the City Council, or by the Council
itself as deemed appropriate by the Committee.
No camping or any overnight use of any City property is allowed
unless it meets the following requirements:
A.
The proposed use is being carried out by an organization which must
have a recognized goal of community assistance, education, or other
recognizable focus of community support. Eligible organizations may
seek approval on a yearly or a use-by-use basis.
B.
Prior to approval by the appropriate City department (Parks and Recreation,
Conservation, Municipal Services, etc.), the organization shall outline
the proposed use and duration and the number of individuals involved.
C.
Any City property used for any camping or overnight activities shall
be cleaned after the activity and shall be left in its original condition.
All trash or debris shall be removed from the property and disposed
of properly.
D.
The appropriate department head, or the City Manager, retains the
right to deny any camping or overnight use if a determination is made
that the request did not adequately describe the planning or management
of the activity or that the proposed use will not protect and provide
for the general health, safety and welfare of the City.
[Added 9-5-2017 by Ord. No. 06-18]
The baiting of wildlife is not permitted on City property. City
administration maintains the right to bait for the removal of nuisance
animals.
