[Ord. #90-73, § 1, 11-26-90]
a.
All lands or areas designated as municipal parks, playgrounds and
recreation areas in the Township shall be opened from dawn to dusk,
except for lighted facilities which will close no later than 10:30
p.m.
[Ord. #76-5, § 2, 1-26-76; Ord. #90-73, § 3,
11-26-90]
a.
No person shall bring alcoholic beverages or drink alcoholic beverages
at any time nor shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating
liquor in a park.
b.
The sale, service, delivery, or consumption of any alcoholic beverage
in all lands or areas designated as municipal parks, playgrounds and
recreation areas in the Township is expressly prohibited.
[Ord. #76-5, § 1, 1-26-76; Ord. #90-73, § 5,
11-26-90]
a.
No person shall have brought in or shall dump in, deposit or leave
any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish,
waste, garbage, or refuse, or other trash. No such refuse or trash
shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park, or left
anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the proper
receptacles where these are provided; where receptacles are not provided,
all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the
person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.
b.
No person shall throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to
be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other
body of water in or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream,
storm sewer, or drain flowing into such water, any substance, matter
or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution
of said waters.
c.
Within the Township, no person shall deposit or cause to be deposited,
dirt, garbage, rubbish, debris or other waste matter on any lands
or areas designated as municipal parks, playgrounds and recreation
areas.
[Ord. #76-5, §§ 1, 6, 1-26-76; Ord. #90-73, § 2,
11-26-90]
a.
No person shall drive any vehicle on any area except the paved park
roads or parking areas, or such areas as may on occasion be specifically
designated as temporary areas by the Recreation Department.
b.
No person shall park a vehicle in other than an established or designated
parking area, and such shall be in accordance with posted directions
there at and with the instruction of any attendant who may be present.
c.
No owner or driver shall cause or permit his/her vehicle to stand
outside of designated parking spaces, except for a reasonable time
to take up or discharge passengers or equipment. No motor vehicle
shall be parked in park areas from one half hour after sunset until
sunrise, except as otherwise permitted.
d.
No private motorized vehicles shall be operated on Township lands
or areas designated as municipal parks, playgrounds and recreation
areas in the Township other than designated parking areas.
[Ord. 76-5, § 1,
1-26-76]
No person shall:
a.
Bring into or operate any boat, raft, or other watercraft, whether
motor-powered or not, upon any waters except at places designated
for boating by the Recreation Department. Such activity shall be in
accordance with applicable regulations as are now or hereafter be
adopted.
b.
Navigate, direct, or handle any boat in such a manner as to unjustifiably
or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger the occupant of any
other boat.
c.
Launch, dock, or operate any boat of any kind on any water between
the closing hour of the park at night and the opening hour of the
park the following morning, nor shall any person be on, remain on
or in, any boat during the closed hours of the park.
d.
Fish in any waters except in waters designated by the Recreation
Department for that use and under such regulations and restrictions
as have or may be prescribed by the Recreation Department.
e.
Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
[Ord. #76-5, § 1, 1-26-76]
No person shall:
a.
Swim, bathe, or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to
any park, except in such waters and at such places as are provided
therefore, and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set
forth or may be hereinafter adopted. Nor shall any person frequent
any waters or places customarily designated for the purpose of swimming
or bathing, or congregate thereat when such activities are prohibited
by the Recreation Department upon a finding that such use of the water
would be dangerous or otherwise inadvisable.
b.
Frequent any waters or places designated for the purposes of swimming
or bathing, or congregate thereat, except between such hours of the
day as shall be designated by the Recreation Department for such purposes
for each individual site.
c.
Dress or undress on any beach or in any vehicle, toilet or other
place, except in such bathing houses or structures as may be provided
for that purpose.
d.
Erect, maintain, use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area
any tent, shelter, or structure of any kind unless there shall be
an unobstructed view into the tent, shelter, or structure from at
least two (2) sides, nor shall any guy wire, rope or extension brace
or support be connected or fastened from any such structure to any
other structure, stake, rock or other object outside thereof.
[Ord. #76-5, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-76]
a.
No person shall carry or possess firearms of any description, or
air-rifles, spring-guns, bows and arrows, slings or any other forms
of weapons potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human
safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges,
or any kind of trapping device. Shooting into park areas from beyond
park boundaries is forbidden.
b.
No person shall have in his/her possession, or set or otherwise cause
to explode or discharge or burn, any firecrackers, torpedo rockets,
or other fireworks, or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge
them or throw them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent
thereto. This prohibition includes any other substance or compound,
mixture or article that in conjunction with any other substance or
compound would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints.
At the discretion of the Recreation Department, permits may be given
for conducting properly supervised fireworks in designated park areas.
[Ord. #76-5, § 2, 1-26-76; Ord. #90-73, § 4,
11-26-90]
a.
No person shall permit any dog or other domestic animal into areas
marked "Domestic Animals Prohibited in This Area". In areas in which
dogs are permitted, they shall be supervised and controlled.
b.
Horseback riding shall be prohibited.
c.
No person owning, keeping, harboring, or having custody of a dog
shall permit it to cause a traffic hazard, or to do or cause any injury
to other domestic animals which are not at fault, or to do damage
to any lawn, shrubbery, flowers, garden grounds, or commit any nuisance
on lands or areas designated as municipal parks, playgrounds and recreation
areas in the Township. The person may either be liable for the injury
or damage or for compensation of the absorbed cost.
d.
No person owning, harboring, keeping, walking, or in charge of any
dog shall cause, suffer, permit, or allow the dog to soil, defile,
defecate on, or commit any nuisance on any lands or areas designated
as municipal parks, playgrounds and recreation areas in the Township.
If any person shall permit such dog to soil, defile, defecate on,
or commit any nuisance on the areas aforesaid, he or she shall immediately
remove and dispose of all feces and droppings deposited by the dog.
The removal shall be in a sanitary manner by a shovel, container,
disposal bag, etc.
[Ord. #76-5, § 1, 1-26-76]
No person shall:
a.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railing,
pavings or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities
or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether
temporary or permanent, monuments, stake posts, or other boundary
markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property
or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
b.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure
the bark, or pick flowers or seed of any tree or plant, dig in or
otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any other way injure the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area.
c.
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or plants
or other wood or materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or other means or agency.
d.
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot
or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird; nor shall
be/she remove or have in his/her possession the young of any wild
animal, or the eggs or nest, or young of any reptile or bird. Exception
to the foregoing is made in that snakes, known to be deadly poisonous,
or deadly reptiles, may be killed on sight.
[Ord. #76-5, § 1, 1-26-76]
No person shall:
a.
Set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose
of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park after closing
hours any movable structure or special vehicle to be used or that
could be used for such purpose, such as house-trailer, camp-trailer,
camp-wagon, or the like, except in those areas designated by the Recreation
Department for those purposes.
b.
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether
permanent or temporary, or run or string any public service utility
into, upon, or across such lands, except on special written permit
issued hereunder.
[Ord. #76-5, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-76]
No person shall:
a.
Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas and under such
regulations as may be designated by the Recreation Department. No
person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning
cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable material
within any park or on any highways, roads, or streets abutting or
contiguous thereto.
b.
Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely extinguished and
before all trash is placed in the disposal receptacles where provided.
If no such trash receptacles are available, then trash shall be carried
away from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of
elsewhere.
[Ord. #76-5, § 2, 1-26-76]
No person shall:
a.
Paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement,
or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be
erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads
adjacent to a park.
b.
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall be/she station
or place any stand, car, or vehicle for the transportation, sale,
or display of any such article or thing. Exception is here made as
to any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the authority
and regulation of the Recreation Department.
c.
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private.
d.
Gamble, or participate in or abet any game of change except in such
areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Recreation
Department.
[Ord. #76-5, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-76]
While in a public park or recreation area, all persons shall
conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and in particular,
no person shall:
a.
Use threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language or engage
in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to breach the public
peace.
b.
Enter into or loiter or remain in any pavilion or any other park
structure or section thereof which may be reserved and designated
by the Recreation Department for the use of the opposite sex. Exception
is made for children under six (6) years of age.
c.
Fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat
and sanitary condition. No person over the age of six (6) years shall
use the restrooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex.
d.
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Recreation Department
he/she claims to have, upon request of any authorized person who shall
desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance
with any ordinance or rule.
e.
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying
any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a
permit.
f.
Violate the regulation that use of individual fireplaces together
with tables and benches follows the generally accepted rule of "First
come, first served".
g.
Use any portion of the picnic area or any of the buildings or structures
therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other
persons, nor shall any person use such areas and facilities for an
unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
h.
Go onto the ice on any of the waters except such areas as are designated
as skating fields and provided a safety signal is displayed.
i.
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard for the safety of others.
[Ord. #76-5, § 4, 1-26-76]
Permits for special events in parks shall be obtained by application
to the Recreation Department in accordance with the following procedure:
a.
A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application
with the Recreation Department stating:
1.
The name and address of the applicant;
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 Recreation Department shall find
reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit
should be issued hereunder.
[Ord. #76-5, § 4, 1-26-76]
Standards for issuance of a use permit by the Recreation Department
shall include the following findings:
a.
That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
park.
b.
That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety
and recreation.
c.
That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated
will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
d.
That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome
expense or police operation by the Township.
e.
That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use
at the date and hour requested in the application.
[Ord. #76-5, § 4, 1-26-76]
a.
Within five (5) days after the receipt of an application, the Recreation
Department shall apprise an applicant in writing of its reasons for
refusing a permit and any aggrieved person shall have the right to
appeal to the Township Council by serving written notice on the Township
Clerk within five (5) days of the refusal.
b.
A copy of the notice shall also be served on the Recreation Department within the same time and the Department shall immediately forward the application and the reasons for its refusal to the Township Council which shall consider the application under the standards set forth under subsection 22-2.2 and sustain or overrule the Recreation Department's decision within ten (10) days from the receipt of the appeal by the Township Clerk. The decision of the Township Council shall be final.
[Ord. #76-5, § 4, 1-26-76]
a.
A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and
all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in
the permits.
b.
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 the permit
shall have been issued. The Recreation Department 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 Department prior to the commencement of any activity
or issuance of any permit.
[Ord. #76-5, § 4, 1-26-76]
The Recreation Department shall have the authority to revoke
a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or
upon good cause shown.
[Ord. #76-5, § 5, 1-26-76]
a.
The Recreation Department and park attendants shall, in connection
with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
b.
The Recreation Department and any park attendant shall have the authority
to eject from the park area any person or persons acting in violation
of this chapter.
c.
The Recreation Department and any park attendant shall have the authority
to seize and confiscate any property, thing, or device in the park,
or used, in violation of this chapter.
d.
This chapter shall also be enforced by the Police Department of the
Township.
[Ord. #76-5, § 8, 1-26-76; New]
[Ord. #76-5, § 7, 1-26-76]
The Township reserves the right with respect to any or all of
the public park and recreation areas, and any facilities located therein
to enter into any agreement with the Board of Education of the Township
concerning the control and use thereof and, anything contained in
this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any use of the premises
or the facilities by the Board of Education pursuant to any agreement
with the Township Council or Recreation Department heretofore or hereafter
entered into shall be free and exclusive from any control or supervision
of or by the Recreation Department.
[Ord. #74-56, § 1, 9-9-74; Ord. #2016-11, 8-8-16]
There is adopted by the Township Council, for the purpose of
regulating and controlling the usage of Tennis and Pickleball Courts
in the Township, the following listed rules and regulations to be
known as the "Rules and Regulations Concerning Usage of Cherry Hill
Township's Tennis and Pickleball Courts located within the Township
of Cherry Hill."
[Ord. #74-56, § 2, 9-9-74; Ord. #90-63, § 1,
9-10-90; Ord. #2016-11, 8-8-16]
The rules and regulations are as follows:
a.
The courts are to be used by residents of Cherry Hill Township, or
their invited guests playing in the presence of a Cherry Hill Township
resident.
b.
If a Supervisor, designated by Cherry Hill Township is present, anyone
wishing to play on the courts must register his/her name with the
supervisor.
c.
No person(s) shall play for more than one (1) continuous hour, when
there are other players waiting to use the courts.
d.
All persons must be properly attired, including a shirt at all times.
e.
There will be no smoking or alcoholic beverages on any Township Tennis
or Pickleball Court.
f.
The unlighted courts shall be open from 8:00 a.m. until dusk. The
lighted courts shall be opened from 8:00 a.m. until the lights are
turned out.
g.
Preference will be given to recreational activities organized and
conducted, by the Cherry Hill Township Department of Recreation and
the Cherry Hill Board of Education.
h.
The Tennis and Pickleball Courts shall be used exclusively for tennis
and pickleball playing only. No other recreational activity shall
be permitted on Tennis or Pickleball Courts.
[Ord. #74-56, § 3, 9-9-74; Ord. #2016-11, 8-8-16]
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:61-1.1(f),
a copy of these rules and regulations are to be prominently posted
on all Tennis and Pickleball Courts where they are to apply.
[Prior ordinance history: Ordinance Nos. 76-40, 2004-5; 2006-13
and 2009-6. See Chapter 2, Subsection 2-44.10 for cross reference.
Ord. #2014-4, § 2, 3-24-14; amended 3-26-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-1]
The Township of Cherry Hill sponsors, conducts and directs recreation
programs. Fees for recreation programs, specialized summer programs,
adult education programs shall be established by the Recreation Commission.
Hardship requests will be reviewed individually and approved
or denied by the Recreation Department.
The Recreation Department will clearly identify programs that
are restricted to residents only. When applicable, nonresidents may
register for recreation programs if space exists. Registration fees
for nonresidents will be assessed an additional fee. This nonresident
surcharge is set by the Recreation Department. In cases where an adult
is registering a minor, the parent/guardian registering the child(ren)
must reside in Cherry Hill Township.
All fees specific to recreation programs are nonrefundable,
unless a physician provides a medical exemption.
Registration charges of fees are payable in advance to a representative
designated by the Director of Recreation.
[Ord. #91-8, § 1, 3-25-91]
Certain properties known as:
a.
Barlow, Block 216, Lot 1, Block 210, Lots 1, 1A and 1D;
b.
Cherry Valley, Block 335, Lot E, 30A, Block 157, Lot 8, Block 151,
Lots 1, 2, 2A and 36;
c.
Erlton, Block 335E, Lot 30A;
d.
Kenilworth, Block 68, Lot 1A, Block 93, Lots 1AA and 2; and
e.
Memorial Field, Block 150, Lot 49;
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are Township owned properties made available to amateur athletic
teams for public recreational use.
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[Ord. #91-8, § 2, 3-25-91]
The proper officials of the Township are hereby authorized to
establish a fee of two hundred ($200.00) dollars a night per season
for use of the above listed athletic fields. This fee shall apply
regardless of the duration of the use of any field. The fees are determined
in the following manner:
[Ord. #91-8, § 3, 3-25-91]
The above fee, to be collected by the Department of Recreation,
Parks and Community Events, is due upon application for use of the
fields, and dependent upon confirmation of availability and contingent
upon Township approval by the Department of Recreation.
[Ord. #91-8, § 4, 3-25-91]
The fee shall be effective for the appropriate length of each
particular sports season.
[Ord. #91-8, § 5, 3-25-91]
Applicants for use of the fields must agree to clear fields of trash after use, park only in designated areas, assume full liability for any damage to property, adhere to all sections of the signed application and adhere to all regulations regarding the use of alcoholic beverages as set forth in subsection 5-3.2 (Alcoholic Beverages in Various Recreation Areas) of this Code.
[Ord. #91-8, § 6, 3-25-91]
Fees are non-refundable, to be used directly for maintenance
and repair of athletic fields owned by the Township. The Township
further reserves the right to waive this fee.
[Ord. #99-29, § 1, 3-22-99]
The Township Council, for the purpose of regulating and controlling
the hockey courts of the Township adopts this, the following listed
rules and regulations to be known as the Rules and Regulations Concerning
the Hockey Courts of the Township of Cherry Hill.
[Ord. #99-29, § 1, 3-22-99]
The rules and regulations are as follows:
a.
The courts are to be used by residents of the Township of Cherry
Hill, or their invited guests playing in their actual presence.
b.
If a Township sponsored program is being held on the site, anyone
wishing to participate in that program must pre-register.
c.
No person/persons shall play for more than one and one-half (1-1/2)
continuous hours of play.
d.
All persons must be properly attired, including a shirt at all times.
e.
There will be no smoking on any portion of the hockey courts or in
the area surrounding the court.
f.
The unlighted court shall be open from 10:00 a.m. until dusk.
g.
Preference will be given to organized recreational activities conducted
by the Cherry Hill Board of Education and the Cherry Hill Township
Department of Recreation.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
This document embodies the policies and procedures which govern
synthetic field use and users in order to insure optimal maintenance
of our synthetic athletic files, owned by the Township of Cherry Hill
(CHT) and to assure fair and efficient access to those facilities.
Factors to be considered in determining permission for use,
as well as permission for type of use, are: current capital improvements
or rehabilitation, regular maintenance, extent of wear and tear to
be caused by use, coordination of uses, efficient scheduling, location
of facility, and availability of services at a facility.
All parties must comply with Federal and State anti-discrimination
laws. All facility users shall comply with all applicable Federal,
State and local laws; such user shall pay all the costs, expenses,
fines, penalties, and damages which may be imposed upon the owner
of the property by reason of, or arising out of, the user's failure
to fully and promptly comply with all legal requirements and observe
all the provisions of this policy.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
The synthetic surface athletic fields located at Chapel Avenue
Park and Garden State Rotary Sports Complex is for use by permit only.
Permits for synthetic field use are issued by category in which the
organization or event is placed. Category 1 user/event has priority
over Category 2 and lower user/event. If there is dispute within a
category, the authorized representative of Cherry Hill Township will
decide priority.
a.
Category I Permit Use. Cherry Hill Soccer Club, Cherry Hill Lacrosse
Club, Cherry Hill FC. The users in this category are responsible for
the maintenance and overall appearance of these fields. These groups
also pay for any and all energy consumption associated with the use
of these locations.
b.
Category II Permit Use. Cherry Hill Township Recreation Department,
Cherry Hill Board of Education Athletic Department.
c.
Category III Permit Use. Cherry Hill Township Recognized Youth Sports Association. Criteria for a recognized youth sports association is listed in subsection 22-10.8 of this section.
d.
Category IV Permit Use. Not for profit/501 C 3 Organizations, Category
IV permit users are subject to fee schedule listed below.
e.
Category V Permit Use. All other organizations, Category V permit
users are subject to fee schedule listed below.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
a.
Director of Parks and Recreation of Cherry Hill Township. The Director
of Parks and Recreation or an authorized person will determine time
allocation according to this policy. The authorized person of Cherry
Hill Township will review anticipated use with a member from each
of the groups in Category I.
b.
Field Review. Any group that is interested in using the turf field
should put their request in writing to Cherry Hill Township Recreation
Department, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or email recreation@chtownship.com
with your request.
c.
Schedule. The authorized person will develop a seasonal field schedule
for all such users. It is prepared on a draft basis at least two (2)
months before the effective date. The draft is reviewed and becomes
final upon approval of the Township at least one (1) month before
the effective date in order to allow scheduling of games and practices.
d.
Field Review Committee. A key purpose of this Committee is review
complaints received about the use and/or misuse of the synthetic surface
fields by the category users of the fields. This Committee is authorized
to restrict access to groups who abuse the field use privileges. The
members of this Review Committee will be determined by the Township
of Cherry Hill as needed.
e.
Enforcement. Each group that has been given a permit to use the field
will be asked to have the permit on site while they are using the
field. Responsible officials within the Township of Cherry Hill will
receive a copy of the field schedule. A copy will be posted on the
Cherry Hill Township website (www.cherryhill-nj.com) and a hard copy
can be made available to any resident who requests one from the Recreation
Department at 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
a.
Use of synthetic surface is authorized by permit only.
b.
Use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances of any kind is
prohibited.
c.
Smoking is prohibited at all times.
d.
Use of profane, loud, threatening, insulting, indecent and abusive
language is prohibited.
e.
No gum chewing or sunflower seeds allowed on the playing surface.
f.
All trash must be placed in proper receptacles. Users are expected
to leave the facility in the same condition in which it was found,
or better.
g.
Synthetic Surface Athletic Fields may not be used before 8:00 a.m.
or after 9:30 p.m. Practices and games should be scheduled to be concluded
before this time limit allowing time for participant and spectators
to exit the field safely.
h.
Warm-ups for the next scheduled event must be performed so as not
to interfere with existing event and so as not to endanger the welfare
of all participants, spectators and facilities.
i.
Use of metal cleats is prohibited.
j.
No public urination or defecation. Any user group that desires a
"port-o-john" at a site must gain approval from the Township. The
Township will also be responsible for the site location and screening
of the facility if appropriate. The requesting group will be responsible
for all rental fees associated with the portable toilet.
k.
No pets allowed on the synthetic surface athletic fields at any time.
l.
All managers, coaches, or persons in charge of a group using the
fields will be responsible for the conduct of all participants, spectators
and other connected with the activity, including visiting teams and
opponents.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
The above fee, to be collected by the Township of Cherry Hill,
is due upon application for said events, and dependent upon confirmation
of availability, and contingent upon Township approval by the authorized
person of the Township of Cherry Hill.
a.
Category I. The users in this category are responsible for the maintenance
and overall appearance of these fields. These groups also pay for
any and all energy consumption associated with the use of these locations.
b.
Category II and III. The fee is waived for groups in this category.
c.
Category IV. Nonprofit organization. Athletic Surface Field: $100.00
per hour
d.
Category V. All other organizations. Artificial Surface Field: $200.00
per hour
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
a.
Applicants using the artificial surface fields must agree to assume
full liability for any damage to the artificial surface fields and
adhere to all sections of the signed application.
b.
Applicants must supply to the Township of Cherry Hill a certificate
of insurance with limits no less than two million ($2,000,000.00)
dollars naming the Township as additional insured for said event and/or
function.
c.
Organizations using the artificial surface fields must supply a yearly
financial statement showing the amount of income from all sources
and the disbursement of funds in detail, and the current balance of
the most recent fiscal year.
d.
The Township reserves the right to change the fee as needed to accommodate
extraordinary circumstances.
e.
Said fees are nonrefundable.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
A Cherry Hill Township organization, whose primary function
is to provide recreational activities within the community, may seek
to obtain a permit for use of the synthetic surface athletic fields
by satisfactorily fulfilling the following requirements:
a.
A demonstrated need for providing the activity is evidenced.
b.
Program does not duplicate a similar activity offered successfully
within the community.
c.
Activity is provided strictly on a nonprofit basis by a nonprofit
group.
d.
All participants, including instructors, coaches, officials and players
are covered under liability and accident insurance plan approved by
Cherry Hill Township. Annually, a certificate of insurance evidencing
the amount and type of coverage must be provided. The certificate
of insurance will name Cherry Hill Township as additional insured
and require thirty (30) days notice of cancellation to the Township.
Amount of insurance is set annually by the Township of Cherry Hill.
e.
All coaches training, screening and certification programs, which
are required by such organization's affiliation (for example,
Little League), are properly enforced by the respective youth association;
proof of same will be provided to the Department of Recreation as
requested.
f.
If the recognized youth sports association offers both recreational
(in-town) and/or competitive (try-out) play, residency requirements
must be seventy-five (75%) percent.
g.
The organization agrees to pay all costs as directed by the Township.
h.
All requests must be received in writing by the Recreation Department
at least ninety (90) days in advance to allow sufficient time for
review and scheduling.
i.
If an organization, other than those listed, seeks recognized status,
it must complete the required form; explain its compliance with the
above criteria, provide a copy of its certificate of incorporation,
bylaws and minutes (or comparable documents governing unincorporated
associations or other type entities), and provide proof of IRS 501
(c) 3 status to the Township of Cherry Hill.
[Ord. #2009-15, 11-23-09]
This category will include instructional activities that extend
beyond one (1) day and for which a separate fee or tuition is charged
and made payable to the camp directly. The athletic camps are subject
to the conditions listed below:
a.
All camps, no matter on which facility, must be scheduled through
Cherry Hill Township and comply with Township permit requirements.
b.
Facilities are limited to camps which have fifty-one (51%) percent
residency requirement and must be open to all youth regardless of
skill level.
c.
Every camp scheduled must be sponsored by a recognized youth sports
organization. The letter of support including all pertinent camp information
including dates, times, age level, tuition fees, must be supplied
for preapproval to the Director of Recreation for Cherry Hill Township
prior to the scheduling of the use.
d.
Each youth sports organization recognized by the Township is limited
to one (1) organization for sponsorship of their athletic camps. If
a need arising for an additional sponsorship, a letter of request
including all information required from paragraph c above must be
supplied.
[Ord. #2011-26, 10-10-11]
The Township's Show Mobile may be made available, through
a rental agreement, to qualified nonprofit and charitable groups and/or
organizations. Said fees for each rental shall be determined according
to the following schedule:
[Ord. #2001-26, 10-10-11]
The Township's movie equipment may be made available, through
a rental agreement, to qualified nonprofit and charitable grouping
and/or organizations. Said fees for each rental shall be determined
according to the following schedule:
[Ord. #2011-26, 10-10-11]
The above fees shall be collected, by the Township of Cherry
Hill, and are due upon application for usage, which approval shall
be dependent upon confirmation of availability, and contingent upon
approval by an authorized agent of the Township of Cherry Hill.
[Ord. #2011-26, 10-10-11]
a.
Applicants using the Township's Show Mobile and/or movie equipment
must agree to assume full liability for any damage(s) to either/and/or
the Show Mobile, the sound system and movie equipment, including the
associated equipment, such as the movie screen, sound equipment, DVD
and projector. All applicants must adhere to all sections of the signed
application and rental agreement.
b.
Applicants must supply to the Township of Cherry Hill a certificate
of insurance with limits no less than two million ($2,000,000.00)
dollars naming the Township as additional insured for said event and/or
function.
c.
The Township reserved the right to change the fee as needed to accommodate
extraordinary circumstances.
d.
Said fees are nonrefundable.
[Ord. # 2013-4, 1-28-13]
a.
Purpose. Cherry Hill Township sponsors, conducts and directs Plant-A-Patch,
a community gardening program at the Barclay Farmstead.
b.
Location. Barclay Farmstead.
d.
Residency. In the event that a Wait List is established, Cherry Hill
residents shall be given first priority for a garden plot.
e.
Nonrefundable. All fees specific to Plant-A-Patch are nonrefundable.
f.
Changes. The Township reserves the right to change the fees as needed
to accommodate extraordinary circumstances.
[Ord. # 2013-4, 1-28-13]
a.
Purpose. The Township of Cherry Hill sponsors, conducts and directs
the Living History Education Program at the Barclay Farmstead, a hands-on
educational program for area students.
b.
Location. Barclay Farmstead.
c.
Fees Established.
1.
Seven ($7.00) dollars per person for out-of-district (non-Cherry
Hill) tour bookings; free admission for one (1) teacher; chaperones
in excess of six (6) will be charged the tour rate of seven ($7.00)
dollars per person.
2.
A minimum of twenty (20) attendants, or one hundred forty ($140.00)
dollars is required to run a tour; a maximum of sixty (60) students
can be accommodated for a single tour.
3.
Fees for Cherry Hill public school 5th graders are determined seasonally
based on enrollment/attendance.
4.
All out-of-district tour fees are due on or before the tour date;
purchase requisitions and vouchers signed in advance of tour date
are accepted.
5.
Tours canceled less than thirty (30) days before the scheduled tour
date will be charged a fifty ($50.00) dollar tour administrative fee.
[Ord. # 2013-4, 1-28-13]
a.
Purpose. A new education program at the Barclay Farmstead has been
designed for Boy and Girl Scouts to help promote awareness and appreciation
of local history and, in some cases, earn badges. The program includes
a brief tour with a guide and hands-on craft activity.
b.
Location. Barclay Farmstead.
c.
Fees Established.
1.
Thirty ($30.00) dollars for up to ten (10) Scouts/children; three
($3.00) dollars per child beyond ten (10).
2.
Limit: twenty (20) children.
3.
No fee for Scout Leader(s) or chaperones.
4.
A minimum of ten (10) attendees or a thirty ($30.00) dollar fee is
necessary to schedule a tour.
5.
The tour fee is payable on or before the tour date.
6.
Tours may be scheduled by appointment as staffing permits, including
weekends and weekday afternoons.
[Ord. # 2013-4, 1-28-13]
a.
Purpose. The Barclay Farmstead Museum is open to the public for individual
and group tours. The grounds follow regular public park hours of dawn
to dusk.
b.
Location. Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
