A.
No person shall knowingly create a condition which is physically
offensive or hazardous to that person or another in a public place
by any act which serves no legitimate purpose. "Physically offensive"
specifically includes the following: urinating or defecating in a
public place.
B.
No person shall recklessly create a risk of breaching the peace by:
(1)
Making loud or unreasonable noises in a public place or making loud
or unreasonable noises in a private place that can be heard in a public
place or other private places, if such noises would disturb a person
of average sensibility. For the purposes of this subsection, "person"
shall include the owner, tenant, or other person in control of a private
residence who permits or allows guests to engage in loud and unreasonable
noises that can be heard in a public or other private place.
(2)
A person in control of a parked or moving motor vehicle shall not
operate or permit to be operated a stereo sound system supplemented
or enhanced by speakers or amplifiers not originally installed by
the vehicle manufacturer, so as to be heard from a distance of 100
feet or more.
C.
As used in this section, "public" means likely to affect persons
in a place to which the public or a substantial group has access,
including but not limited to schools, government facilities and the
lobbies or hallways of apartment buildings.
D.
No person shall lure or attempt to lure a child under the age of
16 into a motor vehicle for other than a lawful purpose without the
consent of the parent or legal guardian of the child.
A.
No person shall consume or possess in an open can, bottle or other
container any alcoholic liquor or beverage as defined by RSA 175:
(1)
While upon or in a motor vehicle upon any public way, as defined by RSA 259:125, or any public sidewalk or municipal parking lot except as provided in Chapter 85, Food Service Establishments, of this Code.
(2)
In
any park, recreation or rest area except upon the written consent
of the City Manager.
B.
No person shall consume or possess in an open can, bottle or other
container any alcoholic liquor or beverage in Hilton Park except when
upon the written consent of the New Hampshire Commissioner of the
Department of Transportation, or authorized representative.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
C.
No person shall consume, sell or dispense any alcoholic beverages
in any City-owned building unless waived by the City Manager, in writing.
A.
A person shall be guilty of the offense of facilitation of a drug
or underage alcohol party if such person owns or has control of the
dwelling or curtilage of that dwelling, as defined in RSA 627:9, where
a drug or underage alcohol party is held and such person permits the
drug or underage alcohol party to take place or to continue after
becoming aware that it was taking place.
B.
Where a person becomes aware of a drug or underage alcohol party
that is in progress, it is an affirmative defense to prosecution under
this section if that person takes immediate action to terminate the
drug or underage alcohol party upon becoming aware of its existence
and, in so doing, exercises due care to ensure the safety of individuals
involved.
C.
In this section, "drug or underage alcohol party" means a gathering
of three or more people under the age of 21 at any dwelling or curtilage
of that dwelling, as defined in RSA 627:9, who unlawfully possess
or consume an alcoholic beverage or controlled drug.
D.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to the use of alcoholic
beverages at legally protected religious observances or activities,
or to those persons using a controlled drug under a physician's care
where the use of the drug is consistent with the directions of a physician.
E.
For the purposes of demonstrating that three or more individuals
under the age of 21 were consuming alcohol or a controlled drug at
a location, testimony by a law enforcement officer of the steps taken
to determine the age of individuals at the party and testimony of
the steps taken to determine that they had been consuming an alcoholic
beverage shall be sufficient.
F.
Any person who violates Subsection A above shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine as provided in the City Fine Schedule. No portion of these mandatory minimum fines shall be waived, continued for sentencing, or suspended by the court.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
G.
Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to limit the civil
liability of a homeowner, host or person in control of a residence
in any civil action that arises from the consumption of an alcoholic
beverage or illegal drug at a location under his or her control.
A.
No automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, trail bikes or any other
motorized vehicles shall be permitted on the grounds of Bellamy Park,
Woodman Park, Garrison Hill Park, Varney Hill Park, Mt. Pleasant Park,
Guppey Park, Henry Law Park, Applevale Park, Mineral Park, Longhill
Memorial Park, all school playgrounds and athletic fields or any yet-unnamed
City park or recreation area. Vehicular travel shall be restricted
to paved roadways and paved or otherwise designated parking areas.
B.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject
to a fine as provided in the City Fine Schedule. If the person causes
damage to City property, the person will also be subjected to a criminal
mischief charge pursuant to RSA 634:2.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
[Amended 4-19-2017 by Ord. No. 2017.03.22-003]
A.
No person shall remain in or enter any park or recreation area in
the City of Dover during the hours set forth in the table below.
[Amended 7-12-2017 by Ord. No. 2017.06.28-005
|
Months
|
Hours
|
|---|---|
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April 1 to September 30
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9:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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October 1 to March 31
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7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
|
B.
Exceptions.
(1)
Park Street Park. No person shall remain in or enter the Park Street
Park during the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. during the period
of April 1 through September 30 and during the hours of 7:00 p.m.
to 7:00 a.m. during the period of October 1 through March 31.
(2)
Hilton Park. No person shall remain in or enter Hilton Park during
the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., except upon the written consent
of the New Hampshire Commissioner of the Department of Transportation,
or authorized representative.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
(3)
Henry Law Park. No person shall remain in or enter Henry Law Park
during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. No person shall remain
in or enter the Dover Adventure Playground at Henry Law Park or the
Skate Park at Henry Law Park during the hours of 9:30 p.m. to 7:00
a.m.
[Amended 7-12-2017 by Ord. No. 2017.06.28-005]
C.
Special
exceptions to any park hours of operation for special events or activities
may be granted, in writing, by the City Manager or designee.
[Added 7-12-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017.06.28-005]
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
No person shall operate a vehicle or boat which has at its primary
or backup source of power an engine fueled by motor fuel, as defined
by RSA 259:58, on Willand Pond within the City of Dover. Any person
violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation
and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine as provided in the
City Fine Schedule.
No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, purchase, possess, transport, use or explode any fireworks without a permit. No permits shall be granted pursuant to Chapter 81, Fire Prevention and Life Safety, except for programs and displays approved by the Fire and Rescue Chief and the Police Chief using Class C fireworks. All displays must be conducted by a trained operator who holds a current license or State of New Hampshire certificate of competency.
No person shall sit or stand upon the back or stand upon the
seat of any municipally owned bench.
No person shall enter upon private or public property and look,
by means of an overt act which serves no legitimate purpose, into
the window of a private home, apartment or other domicile for the
purpose of watching the occupant(s) therein without permission of
said occupant(s), thereby causing affront or alarm to said occupant(s).
Every person, whether in the employ of the City or any private
corporation, who enters private property residences or buildings for
the purposes of examining electric, gas and water meters or pipes
or inspecting drains or chimneys shall wear during the entry a clearly
visible and suitable badge or other distinctive mark indicating his/her
employment or authority.
A.
No person shall physically erase or obscure a time-recorded chalk
mark from the tire of a parked vehicle with a purpose to interfere
with the enforcement of the City of Dover parking ordinances.
B.
No person shall give to any law enforcement officer a false name,
address, date of birth, social security number, or other identifying
information with a purpose to hinder the arrest or subsequent prosecution
of that person for any offense or violation.
