[1972 Code § 5-7; Ord. No. 09-30 § 5-7.1; Ord. No. 2016-41; amended 11-26-2019 by Ord. No. 19-29]
It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to be or remain
in or upon any of the public parks, playgrounds, fields, rinks, courts,
and parking areas in the Township between dusk of any day and dawn
of the following day. The prohibition shall not apply to Township-sponsored
events, and persons or organizations who are in possession of a valid
permit issued by the Director of Recreation under this section to
use the public parks, playgrounds, fields, rinks, courts or parking
areas during specified hours. It shall be unlawful for any person
to perform motor vehicle maintenance or repairs in or upon any of
the public parks, playgrounds, fields, rinks, courts, and parking
areas in the Township.
[1972 Code § 5-7; Ord. No. 09-30 § 5-7.2]
A permit shall be required for the use of a public park, playground,
field, rink or court within the Township, under any of the following
circumstances:
a.
When there are more than 15 participants and/or spectators in attendance,
said number may be increased or decreased by the Director of Recreation,
in his or her sole discretion. The Director shall evaluate each public
park, playground, field, rink and court to determine the maximum number
of participants and/or spectators for purposes of requiring a permit.
b.
When any equipment required to be installed temporarily, on the public
parks, playgrounds, fields, rinks or courts, including but not limited
to soccer goals, volleyball net and the lining of any field. No permanent
installations of any equipment shall be permitted.
c.
When any public park, playground, field, rink or court will be used
for any purpose other than that for which it was specifically created.
d.
When the public park, playground, field, rink or court will be used
for organized games. For purpose of this section, games will be considered
organized if: (i) there is a referee, umpire or other official; (ii)
teams are part of a league; (iii) teams have uniforms; (iv) there
is a charge to any team or player for participating; (v) there are
trophies, medals or other prizes offered to individuals or teams;
(vi) spectators are invited; or (vii) a group of 10 or more of the
same players or essentially the same players regularly gather to play
at the same time and place.
e.
When the use is sponsored by a business or organization.
f.
When a person or group elects to reserve the public park, playground,
field, rink or court for exclusive use for a period of time.
[Ord. No. 09-30 § 5-7.3]
The Director of the Department of Recreation is authorized to
issue permits allowing the use of the public parks, playgrounds, fields,
rinks and courts in the Township to such persons who submit an application
in accordance with the following procedures:
a.
The person or group of persons seeking issuance of the permit shall
file an application in writing with the Department of Recreation,
stating (i) the name and address of the applicant; (ii) the name and
address of any person, business entity or association sponsoring the
activity; (iii) the date and the hours for which the permit is desired;
(iv) the public park, playground, field, rink or court, or any portion
thereof, for which the permit is desired; (v) the type of game or
activity for which the permit is desired; (vi) a reasonable estimate
of the anticipated attendance; (vii) the anticipated age group of
the expected participants; and (viii) such other information as may
be reasonably required by the Director of Recreation.
b.
Any applicant for a permit shall provide a Certificate of Insurance
specifically naming the Township as an additional insured and additional
loss payee, providing general liability, bodily injury and property
damage coverage with minimum limits of liability not less than $1,000,000.
The Certificate of Insurance will state that the Township will receive
at least 15 days advance written notice prior to the cancellation
or expiration of any insurance required for the issuance of the permit.
c.
All permit holders shall be responsible for: (i) insuring that all
participants and spectators adhere to park rules, and for summoning
the police if individuals fail to do so; (ii) insuring that the public
park, playground, field, rink or court is in a safe condition prior
to allowing players to use same, and for reporting unsafe conditions
to the Director of the Department of Recreation no later than one
business day after its use; (iii) insuring that upon conclusion of
the use, the public park, playground, field, rink or court is left
in the same condition in which it was found, including the removal
of any equipment, and cleanup and proper disposal of any litter; (iv)
execution of an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement in a form
approved by the Township Director of Law, both on behalf of the organization
and individually by each participant; and (v) compliance with any
special conditions imposed by the Director of the Department of Recreation.
[Ord. No. 09-30 § 5-7.4]
The holder of a permit issued pursuant to this section shall
have the exclusive right to utilize the public park, playground, field,
rink or court for the date and time specified in the permit, and may,
if necessary, require the removal of any person(s) who do not hold
a permit.
[Ord. No. 09-30 § 5-7.5]
The Director of the Department of Recreation may refuse to issue
a permit where the applicant has previously violated the terms or
conditions of a permit. Additionally, the Director of the Department
of Recreation may rescind a prior permit which has been previously
issued where the applicant has made a material misrepresentation of
any fact on the application, or for the violation of any term or condition
of the permit.
[1972 Code § 5-7.4; Ord. No. 09-30]
It shall be unlawful, at all times, for any person to carry
a glass container carrying any substance whatsoever in or upon any
of the public parks, playgrounds, fields, rinks or courts within the
Township.
[1975 Code § 5-7.5; Ord. No. 09-30]
It shall be unlawful to engage in any activity, other than roller
hockey, street hockey or rollerblading, at any roller hockey rink
located in the Township of Piscataway.
[1975 Code § 5-7.6; Ord. No. 09-30]
It shall be unlawful to engage in any activity, other than tennis
at any tennis court located in the Township of Piscataway.
[1975 Code § 5-7.7; Ord. No. 09-30]
It shall be unlawful to engage in any activity, other than basketball
at any basketball court located in the Township of Piscataway.
[Ord. No. 06-27]
It shall be unlawful to engage in any activity, other than baseball
or softball, at any baseball field located in the Township of Piscataway.
[Added 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
a.
The sale
of tickets or vouchers to attend an event held via a Use Permit issued
under this chapter is strictly prohibited.
b.
Vendor
sales or any other form of sales for goods or services is strictly
prohibited at events held via a Use Permit issued under this chapter.
c.
Ticket
Sales to or vendor sales at events held via use permits are only permitted
at the discretion of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
[Added 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
a.
COMMERCIAL HANDBILL
1.
2.
3.
4.
HANDBILL DISTRIBUTOR
HANDBILLS
NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL
TEMPORARY DISPLAYS
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in
this subsection, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this
section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Means and includes any printed or written matter, any sample
or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet or
any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copy of any
matter or literature that:
Advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing;
Directs attention to any business or mercantile or commercial
establishment or other activity for the purpose of either directly
or indirectly promoting the interests thereof by sales;
Directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance,
exhibition or event of any kind for which an admission fee is charged
for the purpose of private gain or profit; or
While containing reading matter other than advertising matter,
is predominantly and essentially an advertisement and is distributed
or circulated for advertising purposes or for the private benefit
and gain of any person so engaged as advertiser or distributor.
Means and includes any person or entity who directly or indirectly
engages in the act of distributing Handbills to passers-by.
Means and includes both commercial and noncommercial handbills,
collectively.
Means and includes any printed or written matter, any sample
or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, newspaper, magazine,
paper booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original
or copy of any matter or literature not included in the definition
of a commercial handbill.
Means and includes removable signs, banners, or other structures
designed to gain the attention of passers-by including but not limited
to pamphlet or booklet stands, point-of-purchase displays, statues,
and inflatable decor.
b.
Permit Required. Any person desiring to distribute handbills or set-up a Temporary Display shall apply for a permit with the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall thoroughly review the application to determine the completeness of the application and applicability of grounds for denial outlined in this subsection. Violations will be enforced in accordance with subsection 12-1.12g.
c.
Permit Application Requirements.
All permit applications under this section must include the
name of the specific park and a reasonable description of the location
(including a description of nearby landmarks) where the applicant
seeks to distribute handbills or place a Temporary Display, the time
frame for which the applicant seeks the permit, of which should not
exceed three months, and a copy of the proposed handbill or Temporary
Display.
If applicant seeks to utilize a Temporary Display, then the
applicant must provide the name and address of the Temporary Display
owner; the proposed location; a scale drawing; a sketch, including
an indication of colors to be used, showing the design, dimensions
and position of the Temporary Display; and such other pertinent information
as the Director of Parks and Recreation may require to ensure compliance
with this Chapter and any other applicable law.
A permit shall be issued to include a Temporary Display, only
if a Temporary Display conforms to this subsection and all other applicable
laws.
The applicant must also include proof of indemnity insurance
and hold the Township harmless against any and all claims against
the Township of Piscataway arising out of handbill distribution or
use of a Temporary Display in the parks under this subsection. Liability
insurance shall include general liability of $1,000,000 combined single
limit.
d.
Temporary Display Set-Up and Removal. Any permitted Temporary Displays
may not be set-up prior to the permit time period and must be removed
prior to the expiration of the permit time period. If the permit time
period is greater than the operating hours of the park for a single
day, the Temporary Display must be removed prior to the close of the
park every day and may not be set-up until the opening of the park.
e.
Grounds for Denial. The Director of Parks and Recreation may deny
a permit application on the following grounds:
1.
A prior permit has been granted for the same area, which is too small
for multiple permits;
2.
The application fails to contain the information required in subsection 12-1.12c and is deemed incomplete;
3.
The Handbill or Temporary Display contains obscene materials as defined
in N.J.S.A. 2C:34-3(1);
4.
It is determined that a reasonable likelihood danger to public health
or safety will result;
5.
Distribution is prohibited in the target location;
6.
The activity would constitute a violation of local, state or federal
law.
f.
Appeals for Permit Denial. If an application is denied, the applicant
may appeal the decision of the Director of Parks and Recreation or
his designated representative by filing a written notice of appeal
with the Council within 10 days after receiving the notice of denial
of application, who shall hear the appeal within 20 days of the receipt
of such notice and modify, affirm or reverse the decision laid down
by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
g.
Enforcement of Provisions; Violations and Penalties.
1.
This subsection shall be enforced by the Department of Public Safety,
Township of Piscataway.
2.
Fees for violations within shall be assessed against an unpermitted
handbill distributor as follows:
Fee Schedule:
(a)
Permit Fee: $10.
(b)
Permit Renewal: Free, but must be completed prior to the expiration
of the permit.
(c)
First Violation: No fee; Issuance of a warning to apply for
an appropriate permit.
(d)
Second Violation: $25.
(e)
Third Violation: $50.
(f)
Fourth Violation: $75.
(g)
Fifth Violation: $100.
(h)
Sixth Violation: $125.
(i)
Seventh Violation: $150.
(j)
Eighth Violation and every one after: $200.
3.
Payment of all fees. All fees shall be paid within 30 days from the
date of the Township invoice.
[1972 Code § 5-13.1]
It shall be unlawful to drink or possess in an open or closed
container any alcoholic beverage in any Township park or playground
within the Township at any time.
[1972 Code § 5-13.2; New]
Notwithstanding anything hereinabove contained, the Director
of Recreation or the Mayor may issue a permit for the possession and/or
consumption of alcoholic beverages in a specific Township park or
playground at a specific time or times. A permit shall be issued by
the Director of Recreation or the Mayor in all cases in which the
applicant demonstrates that the issuance of the requested permit does
not adversely affect the public interest.
[1972 Code § 5-13.3; Ord. No. 13-28]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine not less than $100 nor exceeding
$250 or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days or both, in the discretion
of the court.
[1972 Code § 25-2.1; Ord. No. 04-49 § 1; Ord. No. 08-07; Ord. No. 08-35 § 25-2.1; Ord. No. 13-28; Ord. No.
2016-41; amended 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
a.
Tennis instruction: adults: $40 per person; children: $20 per person
for programs as may be operated by the division.
b.
Team fees for recreational leagues are as follows:
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Over "35" League
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$450
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Men's Industrial League
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$450
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Women's Industrial League
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$450
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Adult Volleyball League
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$225
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c.
Picnic fees. Picnic fees for Township parks shall be as follows:
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Riverside Park
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$250
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Possumtown Park
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$250
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Columbus Park
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$250
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d.
Fee for use of athletic facilities with open bathrooms:
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First 2 hours
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$30
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Each additional hour after first 2 hours
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$15
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e.
Fee for use of cricket pitches:
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Season permit
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$250
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Single day fee
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$50
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f.
Fee for return of unwashed/dry-cleaned uniforms: $10 per item.
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An additional fee of $150 shall be charged to any individual
seeking a permit to allow the consumption of alcohol during the use
of the Township park. The Township may waive the fee for governmental
agencies or political subdivisions.
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g.
Fees for the Piscataway Township Community Center and Spray Park.
[Added 3-10-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-07]
1.
As set forth in Schedule A (Resident Fees) and Schedule B (Non-Resident
Fees), on file with the Township Clerk as may be amended by ordinance
from time to time.
2.
The Township Business Administrator may, in their sole discretion,
waive said fees, in whole or in part, for promotional programs, special
events, on the basis of need, or for other unique circumstances.
h.
Fees for
use of soccer fields.
[Added 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
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Season permit
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$250 per field
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Single day fee
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$50 per field
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[1972 Code § 27-1; amended 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
The public use of a portion of Columbus Park known as "New Market
Pond" and appurtenant waterways shall be subject to the following
rules and regulations:
a.
No motorized boats of any type shall be operated on New Market Pond.
Rowboats, sailboats, canoes, paddleboats, and other types of non-motorized
boats are permitted. Radio-controlled boats shall be permitted, provided
that such boats do not have internal combustion engines.
b.
To the extent practicable, any privately-owned boat should be registered
with the appropriate agency of the State of New Jersey.
c.
Boating shall be permitted during daylight hours and boating shall
be prohibited after sundown.
d.
No person shall operate any vessel in a reckless or negligent manner
so as to endanger the life or limb of any person, or the property
of any person.
e.
No boat shall be operated in such a manner as to violate the United
States Coast Guard Passenger Calculation Formula; the maximum number
of people in any boat shall be consistent with that formula, and employees
of the Department of Recreation shall have access to, and shall enforce,
this formula.
f.
The launching of private boats shall occur only in areas designated
for that purpose.
g.
No person shall swim in the pond at any time.
h.
No person shall engage in underwater diving, with or without underwater
breathing apparatus at any time.
i.
No ice skating shall take place on the pond at any time.
j.
No motor vehicle shall be parked appurtenant to the pond except in
designated areas.
k.
Magnet fishing and the use of portable metal detectors is prohibited
at all times, except when required by the Township for a legitimate
governmental purpose.
[1972 Code § 27-2]
Employees of the Department of Recreation and the Police Department
shall have the authority to enforce these regulations, the breach
of which shall create an offense cognizable in the Municipal Court
of the Township.
[1972 Code §§ 5 — 8; 5-13.3; New]
[1972 Code § 33-1]
a.
Every participant, parent(s) of a participant, coach and official
shall be required to execute the Athletic Code of Conduct of the Township
prior to attending, coaching, officiating or participating in any
Piscataway Township Recreation Department athletic event or an athletic
event sponsored by the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway
Township Soccer Club.
b.
The form of the Athletic Code of Conduct shall be as follows:
Preamble:
Youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the
physical, social and emotional development of children. It is therefore
essential for parents, coaches and officials to encourage youth athletes
to embrace the values of good sportsmanship. Moreover, adults involved
in youth sports events should be models of good sportsmanship and
should lead by example by demonstrating fairness, respect and self-control.
I therefore pledge to be responsible for my words and actions
while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a Piscataway
Township Recreation Department youth sports event or an athletic event
sponsored by the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway
Township Soccer Club and shall conform my behavior to the following
code of conduct:
1.
I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent,
player, participant, official or any other attendee.
2.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in
unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant,
official or any other attendee.
3.
I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health,
safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official
or any other attendee.
4.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in
any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being
of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
5.
I will not use drugs or alcohol while at a youth sports event and
will not attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports
event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
6.
I will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to use
drugs or alcohol at a youth sports event and will not permit my child,
or encourage any other person, to attend, coach, officiate or participate
in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
7.
I will not engage in the use of profanity.
8.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in
the use of profanity.
9.
I will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or
any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
10.
I will encourage my child to treat any coach, parent, player, participant,
official or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
11.
I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at
any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
12.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in
verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player,
participant, official or any other attendee.
13.
I will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player,
participant, official or any other attendee.
14.
I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to initiate a
fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official
or any other attendee.
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I agree if I fail to conform my conduct to the foregoing while
attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a Piscataway
Township Recreation Department youth sports event or an athletic event
sponsored by the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway
Township Soccer Club, I will be subject to disciplinary action, including
but not limited to the following, in any order or combination.
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1.
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Verbal warning issued by the Director of the Piscataway Township
Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township Little League or the
Piscataway Township Soccer Club, as appropriate.
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2.
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Written warning issued by the Director of the Piscataway Township
Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township Little League or the
Piscataway Township Soccer Club, as appropriate.
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3.
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Suspension or immediate ejection from a youth sports event issued
by the Piscataway Township Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township
Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer Club, as appropriate.
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4.
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Suspension from multiple youth sports events issued by the Director
of the Piscataway Township Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township
Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer Club, as appropriate.
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5.
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Season suspension or multiple season suspension issued by the
Director of the Piscataway Township Recreation Department, the Piscataway
Township Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer Club, as
appropriate.
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c.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to apply to a nonresident
of the Township of Piscataway attending or participating in a Piscataway
Township Recreation Department sporting event or an athletic event
sponsored by the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway
Township Soccer Club.
[1972 Code § 33-2]
A coach, parent, player, participant, official or other youth sports event attendee who violates one or more of the provisions contained in the Athletic Code of Conduct set forth in subsection 12-7.1 may be banned from attending, coaching, officiating or participating in at least one Piscataway Township Recreation Department youth sporting event, or where applicable, at least one youth sporting event sponsored by the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer Club, if the person:
a.
Has been issued a prior written warning for violating one or more
of the provisions contained in the Athletic Code of Conduct;
b.
Violates the Athletic Code of Conduct by engaging in verbal or physical
threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant,
official or any other attendee, or
c.
Violates the Athletic Code of Conduct by initiating a fight or scuffle
with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other
attendee.
[1972 Code § 33-3]
A coach, parent, player, participant, official or other youth sports event attendee may be permitted to attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event from which the person has been banned pursuant to the provisions of subsection 12-7.2, if the person:
a.
Provides a written request for permission to resume participation
or attendance to the Piscataway Township Recreation Department, or
the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer
Club;
b.
Provides a written apology to the Piscataway Township Recreation
Department or the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway
Township Soccer Club, and to the person or persons who were the subject
of the behavior which constituted the violation of the Athletic Code
of Conduct, as directed by the Piscataway Township Recreation Department,
the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer
Club;
c.
Demonstrates the completion, as required by the Piscataway Township Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township Little League or the Piscataway Township Soccer Club, of an anger management counseling program which satisfies the provisions of subsection 12-7.4; and
d.
Satisfies any other requirement set forth by the Piscataway Township
Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township Little League or the
Piscataway Township Soccer Club.
[1972 Code § 33-4]
An anger management counseling program shall, at a minimum,
offer services to individuals, singly or in groups, for the purposes
of promoting anger control principles and shall be administered by
an individual:
a.
Licensed as a professional counselor pursuant to the provisions of
the "Professional Counselor Licensing Act," N.J.S.A. 45:8B-33 et seq.;
or
b.
Licensed as a practicing psychologist pursuant to the provisions
of the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," N.J.S.A. 45:14B-1 et
seq.
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Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the Piscataway
Township Recreation Department, the Piscataway Township Little League
or the Piscataway Township Soccer Club from requiring a person banned
pursuant to the provisions of this section to complete an anger management
counseling program specified by such Board or Organization.
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[Added 11-27-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-25; amended 5-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-07]
a.
The governing body of the Township of Piscataway, in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, in accord with the enabling legislation provided by Title 40A, Chapter 4, Local Budget Law, of the New Jersey Revised Statutes, hereby creates for and in the Township of Piscataway a recreation utility hereinafter known as the " Piscataway Township Recreation Utility."
b.
The duties
of the Piscataway Township Recreation Utility are as follows:
1.
The operation
and maintenance of the Township of Piscataway' s recreation programs
and facilities, and it shall be empowered to make such improvements
as may be necessary to further the goals of the Piscataway Township
Recreation Utility and issue bonds in connection therewith.
2.
Shall
have the authority to establish, charge, and collect approved fees
for programs and services and for use of the recreation utility facilities
on an annual basis and at other times as may be necessary, subject
to approval by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township
Council.
3.
Shall
have all such other powers and duties as may be specified and prescribed
in the enabling legislation heretofore referenced and in such other
applicable law.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35]
Means any apparatus invented, used, or designed to navigate
or fly in the air.
Means the acquisition of information by use of one or more
sensing devices.
Means an unmanned aircraft that can fly under the control
of a remote pilot or by a geographic positions system ("GPS") guided
autopilot mechanism, and that is equipped with any sensing device
or capable of any data collection.
Has the meaning ascribed to the term in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1.
Means a pursuit outside one's regular occupation, not for
business purposes and not for compensation or hire.
Means to pilot, steer, direct, fly or manage an unmanned
aircraft through the air whether from within the aircraft or remotely.
The term operate includes managing or initiating a computer system
that pilots, steers, directs, flies or manages an unmanned aircraft.
Means a device capable of acquiring images, audio and other
data from its surroundings. Sensing devices include, but are not limited
to, cameras, microphones, thermal detectors, chemical detectors, radiation
gauges, and wireless receivers in any frequency (including cellular,
Wi-Fi, or other data frequencies).
Means an unmanned aircraft that weighs less than or equal
to 0.55 pounds, excluding toy aircraft.
Means the gathering, without permission in a manner that
is offensive to a reasonable person, visual images, physical impressions,
sound recordings, data or other information involving the private,
personal, business or familial activities of another person, business
or entity or that otherwise intrudes upon the privacy, solitude or
seclusion of another person, business or entity, regardless of whether
a physical trespass onto real property owned, leased or otherwise
lawfully occupied by such other person, business or other entity,
or into the airspace above real property owned, leased or otherwise
lawfully occupied by such other person, business or other entity,
occurs in connection with such surveillance.
Means (a) a glider or hand-tossed unmanned aircraft that
is not designed for and is incapable of sustained flight; and (b)
an unmanned aircraft that is capable of sustained flight and is controlled
by means of a physical attachment such as a string or wire.
Means an unmanned vehicle or device of any size that is capable
of remote-control flight by any means and that does not possess any
sensing device and is not capable of any data collection.
Means an instrument, article or substance that under the
circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened
to be used is readily capable of causing death or serious physical
injury.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35]
Any person who wishes to fly any aircraft other than toy aircraft
within any park or on any Piscataway Township (together "parks") must
obtain a permit from the Township and produce personal identification
(driver's license, State ID or passport) when applying for same.
Any aircraft larger than a small unmanned aircraft, as defined in § 12-9.1 above, shall also be required to:
a.
Register their aircraft with the FAA (instructions can be obtained
at: www.faa.gov);
b.
Obtain insurance coverage (can be obtained from the Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA) by signing up for a yearly membership).
The above documentation must be presented to the Township in
order to obtain a permit from the Township to conduct any aircraft
flight(s) within any of the parks.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35]
The fee for said permit as required in § 12-9.2 shall be $25 for each calendar year.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35]
Except as otherwise provided in § 12-9 or authorized by permit, the following regulations are to be applied to any unmanned aircraft as defined in § 12-9.1 and is to be flown within any parks:
a.
The aircraft must remain well clear of and cannot, under any circumstances,
interfere with manned aircraft operations.
b.
The aircraft cannot be flown over and must be kept at least 100 feet
away from any individuals, vehicles, and structures within any of
the parks.
c.
The pilot/spotter(s) are responsible for keeping the aircraft no
more than 400 feet off the ground.
d.
The aircraft must be marked with its registration number at all times
and said number must be visible on an outside surface of the aircraft.
e.
Flying is not permitted in adverse weather conditions such as in
high winds or reduced visibility.
f.
Flying is not permitted if the pilot/spotter(s) are under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
g.
The pilots/spotter(s) must be competent and proficient with regard
to the operation of the aircraft and are responsible for ensuring
that the operating environment is safe.
h.
The surveillance or photographing of any persons in areas where there
is an expectation of privacy is prohibited without the individual's
permission.
i.
Aircrafts may be flown from 10:00 a.m. until dusk.
j.
Only one aircraft is allowed in the air at any one park at a time.
k.
Must abide by any additional restrictions required by the Chief of
Police, Director of Recreation, or Public Safety Director as provided
in the issued permit.
l.
May only fly in the designated area or park at the specified times
as delineated in the permit.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35]
a.
This section shall not prohibit the constitutional use of drones
and unmanned aircraft by any law enforcement agency or emergency services
organization or servicing the Township, the State of New Jersey, or
the United States government for lawful purposes and in a lawful manner.
b.
This section shall not prohibit any state or federal agencies from
the use of drones and unmanned aircraft for any lawful and authorized
purpose pursuant to federal and state regulations.
c.
This section shall not prohibit the use of drones by not-for-profit,
licensed, or accredited educational research colleges, universities,
or scientific institutions for educational, scientific, environmental,
or resource management purposes in the airspace over any of the parks
within the Township. This section shall not prohibit individuals and
entities from the use of drones during daylight hours for business
purposes in the airspace within the boundary lines of private commercial
or residential property with the property owner's consent, except
that data collection shall be limited to data collection of and relating
to the properties that provide consent thereto alone.
d.
This section shall not prohibit individuals and entities from the
use of drones during the daylight hours for business purposes in the
airspace within the boundary lines of any of the parks, except that
data collection shall be limited to data collection of and relating
to any of the parks, if the Township provides consent for same.
e.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the authorized and
lawful operation and use of drones for commercial, business, educational,
scientific, research, environmental, and personal purposes pursuant
to and in accordance with specific Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations, if any.
f.
This section shall not prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft by any
federal, state, and local agencies, including, but not limited to,
law enforcement and emergency services agencies, for lawful purposes
and in a lawful manner.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35]
The Township Police Department shall be responsible for the
issuance of any and all violations related to this section. Any person
who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a
fine of $100 for any first offense and a fine of $250 for any subsequent
offense.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-35; amended 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
a.
In addition to the flag of the United States, the Township of Piscataway
flag and the Middlesex County flag, the Township of Piscataway (the
"Township") may display such additional flags on Township owned flagpoles
on public buildings and in public parks and playgrounds as the Township
Council may authorize by resolution as a form of government speech,
provided the display of same shall not show religious preference.
b.
The flag of the United States shall be displayed highest and any such additional flags shall be flown below the flag of the United States. The flag of the United States shall be displayed in accordance with and in the manner prescribed in Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code (4 U.S.C.S. §§ 1-10).
c.
The Township's flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for
free expression by the public. Rather, the Township's flagpoles are
to be used exclusively by the Township, where the Council may display
a commemorative flag as a form of government expression. However,
the Township will allow the display of a flag on the Township Senior
Center flagpole upon application to and approval from the Township.
d.
No person shall display or place upon any flagpole owned by the Township
any flag or other object not otherwise authorized as an expression
of government speech by the Township and without the express written
permission of the Township.
e.
In addition to the flag of the United States and such other flags
as may be authorized by resolution of the Township Council, the following
flags are hereby permitted to be displayed upon flagpoles owned by
the Township as a form of expression of government speech, in the
manner set forth above:
f.
Nothing contained herein is intended to abridge the right of the
citizens of the Township to petition or request the Township Council
to authorize an expression of government speech.
