Editor's Note: This section was originally adopted by
Ord. #537.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-1; Ord. #1601, § I]
For the purposes of this chapter, the Township's recreational
facilities shall include the following as well as the grounds surrounding
the same, the structures and buildings thereon and the areas adjacent
thereto set aside for parking of vehicles and bicycles:
a.
Commodore Perry Complex.
b.
Winter's Park and Pond Complex, commuter parking lots excluded.
c.
Airmount Complex, including pond.
d.
Riverside Park Complex.
e.
Fardale Complex.
f.
Stag Hill Complex.
g.
Continental Soldier Park.
h.
Airmont Park.
i.
Ridge Road Park.
j.
Mary Patrick Park.
k.
Any school facility designated the responsibility of and sponsorship
of the Recreation Commission.
l.
Any other Township-owned or leased property so designated.
m.
Any future properties so designated as a recreational facility.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-2; Ord. #654; Ord. No. 2017-1816 § 1]
The Township recreational facilities shall open at 7:00 a.m.
prevailing time, and shall close one-half hour after sunset. The time
of sunset shall be as set forth by the U.S. National Weather Service.
The closing time shall not apply to persons who are specifically engaged
in a permitted activity or sport approved by the Township or where
the facility is lighted by the Township. Then the recreational facility
shall close 15 minutes after the lights are extinguished.
The Township Council can grant exceptions for a municipal event
or for those events for which a permit application has been submitted
in its discretion, pursuant to resolution adopted by the Township
Council.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-3; Ord. #1439; Ord.
#1601, § II; Ord. #1611, § 1; Ord. #1627; Ord. No. 1768; Ord. No.
2017-1806; Ord. No. 2018-1820; amended 8-19-2021 by Ord. No. 1943; 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2015]
a.
The use of the Township's pool, owing to the limited capacity,
is hereby restricted to residents of the Township, members and passholders,
and their guests. Notwithstanding this restriction, nonresidents who
are participating or attending an activity sponsored or approved by
the Township or the Township's Recreation Committee may use the
Township's pool.
b.
In scheduling use of the Township's athletic fields, owing to
their limited number, the Township Recreation Committee shall give
preference to Township residents.
c.
The use of the Township's tennis courts and pickleball courts
are open to all that follow the rules and regulations set forth. Due
to limited capacity, commercial use of the Township's tennis
and pickleball courts by tennis and pickleball professionals for private
lessons is prohibited, except for instruction sponsored or approved
by the Township or the Township's Recreation Committee.
d.
Due to limited courts and capacity, court time is limited to a period
of one (1) hour when the courts are at capacity with every court being
in use. Once a court has been relinquished, the relinquishing player(s)
may subsequently use a court once all waiting player(s) have obtained
a court and a court is available.
e.
Tennis/Pickleball players must wear non-marking footwear. Pets, skateboards,
bicycles, rollerblades/skates, use of non-plastic bottles, and littering
are prohibited in all court areas.
f.
The use of the Township's parks and playgrounds are open to
the public and may be used by residents and nonresidents alike.
[Added 7-29-2020 by Ord.
No. 1913]
a.
Required.
1.
A written permit is required for all groups of 25 or more persons using any portion of the facilities listed in Subsection 9-1.1 of the Township Code.
2.
Activities sponsored by the Township of Mahwah Recreation Department
or any other Department of the Township of Mahwah are exempt from
the permit requirement.
3.
All organized sports activities of any size must have a permit for
use of Township facilities.
b.
Application, Payment of Fees, Display of Permit.
1.
Applications for permits shall be made in writing at least 30 days
prior to the usage dates requested on a prescribed form submitted
to the Office of Administration. Complete applications shall be forwarded
to the Township Recreation Director for review. Complete applications
will be issued or denied in writing by the Recreation Director within
14 days of submission.
2.
For good cause shown, and if a facility is available, the Recreation
Director may accept and process an application less than 30 days prior
to the date requested.
3.
Payment of the required fees set under Subsection 9-1.3.1f shall be paid prior to issuance of any permit.
4.
The written permit shall be available for review while the facility
is being used and shall be exhibited upon request by an official representative
of the Township.
5.
Permits are not transferable.
c.
Permit Categories.
1.
The allocation of facility permits will be determined by the Recreation
Director in accordance with the following priority criteria. Permits
are issued in priority order by category. Category 1 user/event has
priority over Category 2 and so forth.
2.
The permit categories are:
Category I. Programs or events sanctioned or sponsored by the
Township of Mahwah.
Category II. Programs or events sponsored by recognized Township
of Mahwah Youth Sports organizations.
Category III. Programs or events officially sponsored or sanctioned
by the Mahwah Board of Education.
Category IV. Township Non-Profit Organizations.
Non-profit organizations, entities, individuals or groups for
the purpose of providing programs or events primarily to Township
residents, must show proof of non-profit certification. Organization
address of record is a Township address. Team rosters must show 75%
or higher Township residents for athletic events and at least 75%
Township residents as participants for other events.
Category V. Non-Township Non-Profit Organizations.
Non-profit organizations, entities, individuals or groups for
the purpose of providing programs or events must show proof of non-profit
certification. Groups have fewer than 75% Township residents on the
team roster, for athletic events and fewer than 75% Township residents
as participants for all other events.
Category VI. Independent Organizations.
Organizations, entities, individuals or groups for the purpose
of providing programs or events who do not operate as a commercial
enterprise or business and cannot provide verifiable proof of operating
on a non-profit basis as defined herein.
Category VII. Commercial.
Organizations, entities, individuals or groups for the purpose
of providing programs or events that are operated as a for-profit
commercial enterprise.
3.
Non-profit organizations are those organizations with evidence of
Federal 501(c) filing and state non-profit status.
d.
No equipment belonging to the Township of Mahwah or the educational
facility with rights to the facility being utilized shall be moved
without permission. There shall be no alteration of any property.
e.
Use of field house and concession buildings will not be permitted,
other than access to bathroom facilities. It will be the responsibility
of the person granted the permit to inspect the bathroom facilities
for damage prior to the use. If damage is found, it is to be reported
immediately to the Director. Any damage to the Township facilities
found after the use by the permittee will be the responsibility of
the organization which obtained the permit.
f.
Permit fees are established as follows:
1.
Categories I, II and III are permitted without charge.
3.
Permits for use of limited-use athletic field facilities:
(a)
Category IV: $25 per hour/three-hour block minimum.
(b)
Categories V and VI:
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Field use
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$50 per hour/three-hour block minimum
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Field use w/lights
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$100 per hour/three-hour block minimum
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(c)
Category VII:
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Field use
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$100 per hour/three-hour block minimum
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Field use 2/lights
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$150 per hour/three-hour block minimum
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g.
All applicants for groups of more than 50 persons shall provide the
Township prior to issuance of the permit, with a certificate of general
liability insurance approved by the Township Risk Manager in the minimum
amounts of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate general
liability and $10,000/person medical expense.
h.
In the event a field is requested by another municipality for a municipal-sponsored
athletic program, whether it be for practice or games, such use shall
be permitted and the fee waived. The municipality requesting such
use shall provide evidence of sufficient insurance coverage. The municipality
shall also be responsible for the costs associated with special police/crossing
marshals, or standby ambulance coverage, if required. Cleanup costs
associated with the use of fields will be the responsibility of the
municipality which has obtained the permit. Costs associated with
personnel to operate field lighting will be the responsibility of
the municipality obtaining the permit.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-5; Ord. #1439; Ord.
#1601, § 11; Ord. #1611, § 1; Ord. #1745; Ord. No. 1768; Ord. No.
2017-1816 § 2; amended 11-8-2018 by Ord. No. 1849; 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2015]
a.
No person in a public park or in a public recreation area or Green
Acres or open space area shall:
1.
Mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace or remove
any buildings, fences, bridges, tables, goals, benches, fireplaces,
railing, paving or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities
or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether
temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts, or other boundary
markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property
or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
2.
Fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat
and sanitary condition.
3.
Dig or remove any soil, clay, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or
plants or other wood or materials, or make any excavation by tool,
equipment, blasting or other means without written consent of the
Municipality.
4.
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, without written consent of the municipality. This provision is not intended to address the placement of materials on utility poles located within the Township's recreational facilities, which activity is governed by Chapter 15 of the Mahwah Revised General Ordinances.
5.
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 without the written consent of the Municipality,
or in any other way injure the natural beauty or usefulness of any
area.
6.
Climb any tree, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, planters, fountains,
railings, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily
used for such purposes.
7.
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
8.
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot
or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird, or remove
or have in possession the young of any wild animal, or the eggs or
nest, or young of any reptile or bird.
9.
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 the waters.
10.
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.
11.
Operate any motorized vehicle on any area except the designated park
roads or parking areas, or such areas as may on occasion specifically
be designated as temporary parking areas by the Township or Police
Department.
12.
Park a motorized vehicle in other than an established or designated
parking area, or be in accordance with posted directions or the instruction
of any attendant.
13.
Leave a motorized vehicle or trailer standing or parked at night
in established parking areas or elsewhere in the park.
14.
Leave a bicycle against trees, or in any place or position where
other persons may trip over or be injured by them,
15.
Bring into or operate any boat, raft, or other water craft, whether
motor powered or not, upon any waters, except at places designated
for boating by the Municipality. Such activity shall be in accordance
with applicable regulations as are now or hereafter be adopted.
16.
Navigate, direct or handle any boat in such a manner as to unjustifiably
or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger any person or wildlife.
17.
Launch, dock, or operate any boat between the closing hour of the
park at night and the opening hour of the park the following morning,
or be on, remain on or in, any boat during the closed hours of the
park.
18.
Swim in any waters except in waters designated by the Municipality
for that use and under such regulations and restrictions as have or
may be prescribed.
19.
Carry or possess firearms of any description, or air rifles, spring
guns, bows and arrows, slings or any other 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,
20.
Grill, barbecue, or maintain an open flame.
21.
Violate the regulation that use of tables and benches follows the
generally accepted rule of "first come, first served," except by authorized
permit issued by the Municipality.
22.
Use any portion of the picnic area for the purpose of holding picnics
to the exclusion of other persons, except by authorized permit issued
by the Municipality.
23.
Leave a picnic area 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.
24.
Set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose
of overnight camping, 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 for those purposes.
25.
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or
otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrow, javelins,
horseshoes, or model airplanes except in those areas set apart for
such forms of recreation. The playing of team sports such as football,
baseball, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and soccer is
prohibited except on the fields and courts or designated areas. Roller
skating shall be confined to designated areas.
26.
No horses or hoofed animals are permitted to enter into or upon a
park at any time.
27.
Possess alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, or consume or drink
same at any time or be under the influence of intoxicating liquor
or drugs in a park.
28.
Possess or explode, discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets,
or other fireworks, firecrackers, or explosives of inflammable material,
or discharge or throw them in any such areas from lands or highways
adjacent thereto. However, the Municipality may conduct public firework
exhibitions or issue written permits for such exhibitions.
29.
Dogs or domestic animals, excluding service animals, are prohibited
from entering upon any artificial or synthetic turf fields or fenced-in
playground areas.
30.
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private.
31.
Build or attempt to build a fire. Drop, throw or otherwise scatter
lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, or other flammable
material within any park or on any highways, roads, or streets abutting
or contiguous thereto.
32.
Gamble, or participate in or abet any game of chance, except in such
areas and under such regulations as permitted by the Municipality
and upon its written consent.
33.
Go onto the ice or ice skate. Any skating shall be done at the individual's
own risk.
34.
Offer for sale any article or thing, or station or place any stand,
cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such
article or thing without written consent of the Municipality.
35.
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement
or inscription whatsoever, or erect a sign on any public lands, highways,
or roads adjacent to a park.
36.
No loud music, except for music relating to Township sponsored events.
37.
Enter upon or use the Recreational Facility grounds or buildings or to park any vehicle thereon except during the hours of operation as outlined at Subsection 9-1.2.
38.
During such time that a concession stand as licensed by the Township
is open for business, no person shall engage in hawking, peddling
or vending of any food, beverages, confections of any nature or description
in Continental Soldiers Park and/or Commodore Perry Field.
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 1950 repealed prior § 9-1.4A, Smoking Prohibited. History includes Ord. No. 1559. See now § 3-16, Prohibition of Smoking on Public Property.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-6; Ord. #1439]
In the event of any emergency or necessity or for any other
purpose, the Township Recreation Committee, the Chief of Police (or
his duly authorized representative) or the Township Council (or its
duly authorized representative) may modify for limited periods the
hours and dates or use as hereinabove provided by the issuance of
a special regulation, which shall be published and posted upon the
grounds of the recreational facility so affected.
[Former § 9-1.6 Tennis Fees was repealed 10-16-2023 by Ord. No.
2015. History includes Ord. #542; 1976 Code § 138-7;
Ord. #925; Ord. #1439.]
[Ord. #542; 1976 Code § 138-7; Ord. #925; Ord.
#1439]
The cost of group tags for one season or part thereof shall
be as follows:
a.
For Little League organizations, civic organizations, or recreational
teams sponsored by the Township: $1 per organization.
b.
For organized leagues with rosters of at least 75% Mahwah residents:
$100 per team.
c.
For organized leagues with rosters of less than 75% Mahwah residents:
$200 per team.
d.
For nonleague teams: $500 per team.
[Ord. #1439]
The purpose of this section is to establish rules and regulations
for the use of the Township of Mahwah's skate park facilities:
a.
All users must obtain a nontransferable badge from the Township of
Mahwah Recreation Department at which time the user will receive a
copy of the rules and regulations. The badge will be forfeited for
violating the rules and regulations. The user must have the badge
in possession at all times when using the facility and shall display
same at the request of a representative of the Township of Mahwah
Police Department and/or Township of Mahwah Recreation Department.
To obtain a badge a user who is under 18 years of age must have written
permission from the user's legal guardian.
b.
The skate park will not be supervised. Use of the skate park will
be at the user's own risk. The facilities shall only be used for skateboards
with a maximum length of 34 inches and in-line skaters. Bicycles,
roller skates, scooters, go-peds, and any other kind of motorized
vehicles are not permitted at any time.
c.
All users must skate responsibly. All users must wear full safety
equipment which shall include helmet, elbow and knee pads, gloves
and wrist protection. In addition, users must have proper shoes satisfactory
for participating in the activity. All equipment is to be worn in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
d.
Use of the skate park and facility shall only be permitted in accordance
with the dates and hours posted. The facility shall be closed during
periods when the equipment or services are wet and/or icy. The facility
shall also be closed to allow for reasonable inspection and maintenance.
e.
Organized events involving participation of seven or more people
shall require the prior approval of the Township Recreation Department.
f.
No food, drinks, drugs, smoking, amplified music or pets shall be
permitted.
g.
The participants are required to inspect the skating surfaces before
use and to remove any trash debris or objects. Participants are required
to report any damage to the skate park to the Township of Mahwah Recreation
Department or Township of Mahwah Public Works Department.
h.
Signs shall be posted at the skate park setting forth the requirement
to wear safety equipment and advising users of the rules and regulations
for use of the skate park.
i.
This subsection shall be enforced by representatives of the Township
of Mahwah Police Department and the Township of Mahwah Recreation
Department.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of
1976 Code § 138-7 and Ordinance Nos. 542 and 925.
[Ord. #996; New; Ord. #1084; Ord. #1206; Ord. #1439]
a.
Membership fees for annual membership are established as follows:
[Amended 6-28-2018 by Ord. No. 1838]
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Municipal Swimming Pool Membership
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Emergency services: fire, ambulance, OEM operational members
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$100 per family
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Mahwah Residents
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Resident, family membership (two adults and children)
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$400
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Resident, single-family membership (one adult and
child)
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$275
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Resident adult
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$150
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Resident teenager ages 13-18
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$125
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Resident senior (65+)
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$45
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Nonresident
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Nonresident family membership (two adults and children)
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$525
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Nonresident single-family membership (one adult
and child)
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$300
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Nonresident adult
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$225
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Nonresident teenager ages 13-18
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$225
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Nonresident senior (65+)
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$100
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Guest Passes With Member
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Adult
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$15
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Child
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$10
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Senior (65+)
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$5
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Guest Pass Cards Book of 10
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Mahwah residents
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$75
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Nonresident
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$75
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Food Truck Festival participant fee
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Up to $5/person
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b.
Definitions.
1.
Family membership shall mean head of household, spouse and children,
unmarried legal dependents living at home.
2.
Individual membership shall mean individual two years of age or older.
3.
Senior citizens shall mean individuals 65 years of age or older.
4.
Adult shall mean individual 18 years of age or older.
5.
Municipal employee shall mean any employee employed on a full-time
basis in any capacity. This definition shall exclude all elected or
appointed persons or volunteers in any organization and all part-time
or contract employees.
6.
Nonmember resident walk-ins are any members of the public who reside
in the Township of Mahwah, who have not joined as a member of the
municipal swimming pool.
7.
Guests are any member of the public who seek to use the municipal
pool with a member of the pool. Guests are limited to 12 guests per
membership per pool season.
c.
General Conditions to Membership.
1.
Children under the age of two years will be admitted FREE. They must
be accompanied by an adult member.
2.
Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
member.
3.
Membership is limited to 1,400 people over the age of two on a first
come, first served basis.
4.
Residency in the Township is required unless waived by the Township
Council on or after June 1 of each year.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-8; Ord. #1439]
The Township Council reserves the right to set, by resolution,
additional fees for teaching lessons at the Township's recreational
facilities.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-9; Ord. #1439]
It shall be unlawful for any resident or nonresident to park a motor vehicle in any recreational area enumerated in Subsection 9-1.1 unless said parking shall be incidental to the use of the Township's recreational facilities. In addition, a nonresident must first meet the nonresident qualifications previously set forth in this chapter.
[Ord. #545; 1976 Code § 138-10; Ord. #1439]
For each and every violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter, the person violating the same or permitting the violation
thereof shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or to imprisonment
for 30 days, or both.
