[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Franklin 4-17-2002 by Ord. No. 02-02. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The areas owned by the City of Franklin on Route 11 known
as Legace Beach, and the beach on Griffin Road known as Griffin Beach.
Any area within the City of Franklin dedicated to recreational
uses, to include but not be limited to Odell Park, Kenrick Park, Stone
Park, Daniel Park, Veterans Park, Korean Park and Vietnam Park.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare by controlling the hours
of operation when necessary for the parks and beaches in the City
of Franklin.
The City Manager shall determine and set, when necessary, hours of operation at any park or beach in the City of Franklin and for what duration of time. Any person who enters upon a municipal park or beach at any time in violation of the posted hours as contained in § 224-4 shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and subject to the penalties contained in § 222-6.
The City Manager shall have affixed, in public
sight at the location so ordered, a sign stipulating hours of operation.
Any person wishing to use the park or beach
before or after hours of operation may apply to the Franklin Police
Department no less than 24 hours prior to the proposed use. Any person
applying for a permit shall comply with all requests and requirements
of either the Franklin Police Department or its individual officers
with regard to flow of traffic or use of premises. Permits shall be
placed on a form so designated by the Franklin Police Department.
Any person who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, and a penalty shall
be imposed upon him or her not to exceed the sum of $100. Such person
shall be deemed to be guilty if a violation of this chapter is committed,
continued or permitted by such a person and shall be punishable as
provided herein.
[Added 7-12-2010 by Ord. No. 11-10]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect the safety, health
and welfare of the general public and to regulate the behavior in
and protect the property interests of and the facilities owned and/or
operated by the City of Franklin.
B.
City recreation areas or facilities. The use of any tobacco products
and anything that simulates smoking is prohibited in the following
City recreation areas or facilities as more fully described below:
[Amended 9-10-2012 by Ord. No. 03-13; 9-5-2019 by Ord. No. 07-20]
(1)
Griffin and Legace Beach, including the beach and restrooms.
(2)
Proulx Community Center, including all buildings and entryways.
(3)
Odell Park, including the playground, basketball courts, tennis courts,
ball fields, gazebo, walking trail, restrooms, cottage, dugout and
concession stands.
(4)
Daniell Park, including all fields, playgrounds, dugout and restrooms.
(5)
Stone Park, including playgrounds and basketball court.
(6)
Forest Hills, including basketball court and tennis court.
(7)
Scott Marceau Park, including information booth.
(8)
Rivers Edge Park, including fenced-in skate area.
(9)
Trestle View Park.
(10)
Bessie Rowell Community Center.
(11)
Mill City Park, including pavilion, pump track, all trails,
campground and restrooms.
