[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Lancaster 6-17-1974 (Ch. 29 of the 1966 Codification). Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Amended 7-18-1994]
The purpose of this chapter shall be to preserve
the public peace and good order in the areas owned by the Town of
Lancaster and operated as public parks and to contribute to the safety
and enjoyment of the users of the parklands by regulating the hours
of use, the hours of use by organizations and for specialized purposes
and the use of motorized vehicles and by prohibiting certain activities
inimical to customary park recreation uses.
A.
The parks shall
be opened and closed at the time and hour designated by the Town Board
of the Town of Lancaster. No person shall use the park at a time and/or
hour other than that designated by the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster,
and the use of the park at a time and/or hour other than that so designated
is hereby prohibited and is declared to be a violation of this chapter.
Opening and closing times shall be posted within the area of the park.
B.
The operation
of any motorized vehicle such as automobiles, motorcycles, minibikes,
snowmobiles and the like is prohibited within the area of parklands,
including the Heritage Trail Bike Path; provided, however, that the
operation of licensed vehicles for the transporting of the public
to and from the parklands is permitted on all improved roadways, and
the parking of such vehicles is also permitted within designated parking
areas. This subsection shall not be construed as dedicating any portion
of the Heritage Trail Bike Path to the parks.
[Amended 8-16-2010]
C.
Hunting, trapping
or the discharge of any firearm, spring gun or air gun is prohibited
within the area of any parklands.
D.
The sale or consumption
of alcoholic beverages is prohibited within the area of any parklands;
provided, however, that beer in cans or bottles may be consumed by
individuals in family-size groups.
E.
No person shall
take into, carry through, leave in, throw, lay, drop or discharge
into or on the parklands any tin cans, bottles, refuse, garbage, rubbish
or waste. No person shall throw away or discard any match, cigar or
cigarettes on or under any tree or underbrush or grass unless it be
to deposit the same in a suitable container provided for the reception
thereof. Papers, cartons or any other type of litter shall be placed
in receptacles provided for that purpose.
F.
No person shall
injure, deface, displace, remove, fill in, raise, destroy or tamper
with any drive, path or walk; take up, remove or carry away any trees,
shrubs, turf or any material or substance; or remove or destroy any
structure, building or any appurtenances connected with the park.
G.
No person shall
utter loud and offensive or profane or indecent language; do any obscene
or indecent act; throw stones or other missiles; annoy, obstruct,
molest or interfere with any person, path, walk or public place; loiter
or create a disturbance while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or criminally in possession of a controlled substance; introduce,
carry or fire any firecrackers, torpedoes or fireworks; or engage
in, instigate, aid or encourage a contention or fight.
A.
The parks of the
Town of Lancaster shall be under the supervision and control of the
Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Lancaster.
[Amended 7-18-1994]
B.
The Chief of Police
of the Town of Lancaster is hereby empowered and authorized to close
any park for a period not exceeding 24 hours whenever, in his opinion,
such closing is necessary to preserve the peace, safety and security
of the park. Enforcement of this chapter shall be by the Town of Lancaster
Police Department.
[Amended 7-18-1994]
[Added 7-18-1994]
A.
The Town Board
of the Town of Lancaster is hereby empowered by appropriate resolution
to impose identification and user fees, in an amount or amounts to
be determined by resolution from time to time by the Town Board.
B.
The Town Board may impose fees
for the following activities:
[Amended 5-16-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
(1)
Issuance of recreation or
senior photo identification cards identifying that person as a resident
of the Town.
(3)
Instructional sports programs
(residents and nonresidents).
(4)
Adult softball leagues (residents
and nonresidents).
(5)
Adult outdoor volleyball leagues
(residents and nonresidents).
(6)
Adult indoor volleyball leagues
(residents and nonresidents).
(8)
Use of Town parks and/or participation
in activities by nonresidents. Town residents will have priority over
nonresidents.
(9)
Adult kickball league (residents
and nonresidents).
Should any section or provision of this chapter
be decided by any court to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part
thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
This chapter shall become effective immediately
after 10 days from date of publication and posting as provided by
statute.
