[G.O. No. 1244, § I; G.O. No. 1226, § 1;
G.O. No. 1261; § 2; G.O. No. 1851, § I]
Except as may be otherwise provided for herein, the Recreation
Commission in their rules and regulations for use of parks and recreational
facilities may specify which events or activities or which use of
park or recreational facilities shall require a written permit as
a condition for such use, event or activity. Any such permits shall
be obtained by written application to the division of recreation in
accordance with the following procedure:
(a)
A person or organization seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall
file an application with the division of recreation stating:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant. Except for permits applicable
to Brightwood Park, Memorial Park and Gumbert Field, permits will
be issued only to residents of the Town or organizations located in
or serving the Town. In the case of permits applicable to Brightwood
Park, Memorial Park and Gumbert Field, permits shall be issued to
any person or organization resident in the State of New Jersey. In
addition to meeting these residency requirements, applicants shall
only receive a permit upon compliance with all other requirements
of this article.
(2)
The name and address of the person, persons, corporation, or association
sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3)
The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4)
The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired.
(5)
Any other information which the division of recreation shall find
reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit
should be issued hereunder.
(b)
Standards for issuance of a permit by the division of recreation
shall include the following:
(1)
That the proposed activity or event or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
park.
(2)
That the proposed activity, event or use will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the public health, welfare and safety.
(3)
That the proposed activity, event or use is reasonably anticipated
not to cause or create violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4)
That the proposed activity, event or use will not entail extraordinary
or burdensome expense or police activity by the Town.
(5)
That the proposed activity, event or use shall not cause unusual
damage to the park or recreational facility to be used.
(6)
That the facilities requested have not been reserved for other use
at the date and hour requested in the application.
(c)
Appeal. Within five days after the receipt of an application, the
division of recreation shall notify an applicant in writing whether
the permit shall be granted or denied. If the permit is denied this
notice shall state the reason for denial and any aggrieved person
shall have the right to appeal to the Town by serving written notice
thereof on the Town Clerk within five days of said refusal.
A copy of said notice shall also be served on the division of recreation within the same time and the division shall immediately forward the application and the reasons for its refusal to the Town Attorney who shall consider the application under the standards set forth under Subsection 16-6(b) hereof and advise the Recreation Commission if the decision is justified and legal within 10 days from the receipt of the appeal by him. The Recreation Commission shall then decide whether or not to grant the permit and the decision of the Recreation Commission shall be final.
(d)
A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and
all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in
said permits.
(e)
The person or persons to whom the permit is issued shall be liable
for all loss, damage, or injury sustained by any person whatever by
reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such permit
shall have been issued. The division of recreation shall have the
right to require any permittee to submit evidence of liability insurance
covering injuries to members of the general public arising out of
such permitted activities in such amounts as may be from time to time
determined by the division of recreation prior to the commencement
of any activity or issuance of any permit. As a condition of issuance
of a permit, the division of recreation and/or the Recreation Commission
shall also have the authority to demand that the permittee meet other
requirements to its satisfaction to insure adequate supervision, the
public safety, health and the condition of the park.
(f)
Revocation. The division of recreation shall have the authority to
revoke a permit upon finding of violation of any rule or ordinance,
or upon good cause shown.
(g)
The following fees shall apply to permits issued under this section:
[Amended 2-1-2011 by G.O. No. 1973]
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Mindowaskin Park Gazebo
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Not to exceed $50 per hour or any part thereof
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$25 per hour or any part thereof;
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Picnic area permit
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Not to exceed $100 per day (applicable to organizations only)
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$50 per day (applicable to organizations only)
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