[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Irondequoit 5-21-1981 by Ord. No. 81-3; amended in its entirety 7-17-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Town Property Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use of real property
owned, leased, used or occupied by the Town of Irondequoit and in
particular but not limited to recreation sites throughout the Town,
including all parking areas adjacent thereto, all for preserving the
public peace, good order and safety of the Town.
The provisions of this chapter also apply to beaches which are subject to the provisions of Chapter 206, Swimming.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes all beverages as defined in the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Law of the State of New York.
Any bottle, can, glass, cup or similar receptacle suitable
for or used to hold any liquid.
Includes any of the following:
Includes not only real property to which the Town of Irondequoit
has fee title, but also all real property leased, used or occupied
by the Town of Irondequoit, including all parking areas adjacent thereto.
No person shall use Town property between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00
a.m. unless otherwise posted or authorized, in writing, by the Commissioner
of Public Works or his or her designee.
[Amended 6-15-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
A.
Loitering. No person shall, within the hours during which use of
Town property is prohibited, except in an emergency, loiter on, congregate
on or use any portion of Town property.
B.
Garbage and rubbish. The deposit of rubbish, garbage, paper, cans
and bottles on any Town property, except in receptacles provided for
such purpose, is prohibited.
C.
Beverages. No person shall bring onto any Town property or have in
his or her possession thereon any liquor, beer, or alcoholic beverage
with the intent to consume the same in any open or unsealed container,
except for lodges at Camp Eastman or the beer garden at the July 4
celebration, or other designated Town special events. Any other requests
for approval for liquor, beer, or alcoholic beverage consumption on
Town property must be submitted in writing to the Irondequoit Town
Supervisor.
[Amended 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023]
D.
Disorderly conduct. No person shall use profane language, engage
in lewd or licentious acts, engage in any sort of disorderly conduct
pursuant to Penal Law § 240.20, as amended or changed, or
otherwise interfere with the orderly use of Town property by other
persons.
E.
Peddlers and vendors. Public vendors and peddlers shall be excluded
from Town property for purposes of selling or distributing any food,
ice cream or beverages unless otherwise authorized, in writing, by
the Commissioner of Public Works or his or her designee.
F.
Dogs, cats and other household pets. No person shall bring into,
have or keep on Town property any dog, cat, household pets or other
animal destructive to wildlife, except dogs or cats are permitted
if held in control by a leash. The collar, harness, leash and lead
must be of sufficient strength to control and restrain the animal
and must be held by a person having the ability to do so. A dog used
in law enforcement, rescue tracking, or as a service or guide dog,
when working or training, may be unleashed.
[Amended 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023]
G.
Animals
at special events. Animals are never permitted on Town property during
any special event designated by the Town. Only clearly marked service
dogs are permitted during such events, including but not limited to
the Fourth of July Celebration, Winterfest, and the Farmers' Market
or any other events designated.
[Added 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023[1]]
H.
Golf. No golf practice or play is permitted on any Town property.
I.
Skateboarding and roller-blading. All skateboarding and roller-blading
is prohibited on Town Hall campus.
J.
Snow vehicles, ATVs and motorbikes. No person shall ride a snow vehicle,
ATV or motorbike upon the lawn on Town property.
K.
Tobacco and related products. No person shall use any tobacco or
tobacco-related products, including cigarettes, vaporizers, or vape
pens, on Town property except in areas so designated by the Commissioner
of Public Works or his or her designee.
L.
Firearms. No person, except peace officers of the Town or other law enforcement officers, shall have, carry and/or discharge any pistol, gun, fireworks of any kind or description, switchblade, hunting knife, slingshot, bow and arrow, dagger, metal knuckles or other dangerous weapon or instrument concealed on or about his or her person while on Town property. This prohibition shall not apply to a Irondequoit Bow Hunt Program participant during such time of approved participation pursuant to Chapters 93 and 132 of the Town Code.
M.
Recreational marihuana. No person shall use marihuana on Town areas,
provided that this shall not apply to the certified medical use of
marihuana, as defined in Title V-A of Article 33 of the New York State
Public Health Law.
N.
Open burning. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion
are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through
a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber is not permitted, unless
it constitutes a recreational fire and is done so in areas designated
by the Commissioner of Public Works or his or her designee. Any recreational
fire in an area approved by the Commissioner of Public Works or his
or her designee shall be defined as the outdoor fire burning of materials,
other than rubbish, where the fuel being burned is not contained in
an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbecue
grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of three feet or less
in diameter and two feet or less in height. The provisions of this
subsection shall not apply to road flares, smudge pots, and similar
devices associated with safety or occupational uses.
O.
Portable outdoor fireplaces. The use of any portable outdoor solid-fuel-burning
fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other
noncombustible material is not allowed on Town property. This shall
apply to portable structures that are open in design as well as those
equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney
opening in the top.
[Amended 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023]
P.
Cooking grills. The use of cooking grills on any Town property not
under direct supervision of the Town during a special event is prohibited.
[Amended 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023]
No parking shall be allowed in violation of any sign posted
by the Town of Irondequoit.
A.
Unless otherwise authorized by the Director of Recreation or his
or her designee, permits for organized sports shall be for the period
from May 1 to November 30.
[Amended 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023]
B.
A person or persons with a permit to use a designated area of Town
property shall have priority to use such property, and all others
must immediately vacate such designated area.
The Town of Irondequoit may sell advertising on Town property
or within Town publications pursuant to Town Law § 64.
A.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C violation pursuant to § 1-16.
B.
Parents
or legal guardians of minors over 10 and less than 18 years of age
shall be liable for damages or destruction caused in Town parks by
such minors, up to the sum of 5,000, pursuant to the provisions of
§ 3-112 of the New York State General Obligations Law.
[Added 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 5-2023[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also redesignated former Subsection
B as Subsection C, respectively.
C.
In addition to the above-provided penalties and punishment, the Town
Board may also maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the
Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with
or to restrain by injunction the violation of such chapter.
