The below activities are specifically prohibited on, about,
and/or within the Borough's recreation areas, including the Port
Vue Community Center Complex, Romine Avenue Recreation and Play Area,
Mon-Vue Park, and any other park and/or recreation area owned and
operated by the Borough ("the premises"):
A. Loitering. There shall be no loitering on the premises.
B. Littering. There shall be no littering on the premises. All garbage
should be properly disposed of in designated Borough trash and recycling
receptacles throughout the premises.
C. Vandalism. There shall be no damaging, defacing, or misusing of buildings,
structures, or park or recreation areas, including, but not limited
to, the restrooms/comfort stations, pavilions, the Community Center,
tot-lot, splash park and sport courts. There shall also be no picking,
cutting, breaking, defacing, or injuring in any way of shrubs, flowers,
trees, grass, turf, soil, or rock formations on the premises.
D. Alcohol. There shall be no alcoholic beverages allowed on the premises
unless a permit has otherwise been issued by the Borough for open
containers and consumption of alcohol on the premises.
E. Tobacco. There shall be no smoking or tobacco use of any kind allowed
on the premises, including, but not limited to, electronic cigarettes
or vaporizing devices.
F. Profanity and behavior. No profanity or disruptive or intimidating
behavior is permitted at any time on the premises.
G. Weapons and explosives. The discharge of any firearm or weapon, including,
but not limited to, handguns, rifles, shotguns, crossbow, bow and
arrow, air rifle or pistol, and/or any device firing a projectile
by compressed gas or spring, such as paintball devices, is specifically
prohibited on the premises. Brandishing of a firearm or weapon, including,
but not limited to, handguns, rifles, shotguns, crossbow, bow and
arrow, air rifle or pistol, and/or any device firing a projectile
by compressed gas or spring, such as paintball devices, is also prohibited.
Nothing contained herein shall prohibit any person licensed under
the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act, 18 P.S. § 6109, from
possession of a firearm as defined in the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms
Act, 18 P.S. § 6102.
H. Bottled beverages. All glass bottles and containers are prohibited
on the premises.
I. Animals. Trapping, hunting, capturing, or killing any bird or mammal
is prohibited on the premises. Additionally, abandoning any animal,
whether domestic or otherwise, on the premises is prohibited. Domestic
animals and/or pets are not permitted on the premises.
J. Noise. All prohibited acts listed under§
197-2 of the Borough Code of Ordinances (under Chapter
197 of the Code regarding noise) are also prohibited on the premises.
K. Parking. All motor vehicles must park in approved locations designated
by the Borough. Parking on any grassy area is strictly prohibited,
and damages will be assessed to the vehicle owner if damage occurs
from parking on grass.
L. Children. Children under 12 years of age shall not be on the premises
alone and must be accompanied by an adult. The adult shall be responsible
for the child's behavior while on the premises.
M. Merchandising. Offering, distributing, supplying, renting or selling
any literature, commodity, article, material, equipment, service or
supply without a permit issued by the Borough is prohibited.
In addition to the general rules and regulations for all Borough parks and recreation areas included in §
210-1, the following rules and regulations shall apply to Romine Avenue Recreation and Play Area ("Romine Park"):
A. Open hours. Romine Park and all of its facilities shall be closed
one hour after sunset, or earlier if conditions warrant. No person
or persons shall be permitted, for any reason, on the basketball court,
hockey court, tennis courts, playground, pavilion or ball field when
said facilities are closed as set forth herein.
B. Proper foot attire. Proper foot attire is required at all times within
Romine Park and its facilities. "Proper foot attire" is defined as
a spikeless, soft-soled gym-type shoe or regular tennis shoe. Participants
using the ball field area and hockey court shall be permitted to wear
foot attire designed for the particular activity being engaged in
or on said field or court.
C. Activities. The ball field, tennis courts, basketball court, hockey
court and playground are intended to be used solely for the activities
for which said areas were designated, constructed, prepared and authorized.
No unauthorized activities of any type shall be permitted on the ball
field, tennis courts, basketball court, hockey court and playground
at any time. No spectators are permitted within the fenced-in areas
of either the tennis courts, basketball court or hockey court at any
time,. Play on the ball field, tennis courts, basketball court and
hockey court is limited to a maximum of one hour, unless no others
desire the use of said courts. Those persons 18 years of age and over
have priority after 6:00 p.m.
In addition to the general rules and regulations for all Borough parks and recreation areas included in §
210-1, the following rules and regulations shall apply to the Port Vue Community Center Complex (the "Community Center"):
A. Borough resident use. The Community Center is reserved exclusively
for Borough residents, their family members, and guests.
B. Rental.
(1) Before utilizing the Community Center, any Borough resident must
apply for a rental agreement, which shall include an indemnification
provision that includes a hold harmless for the Borough.
(2) Any resident seeking to apply for the use of the Community Center
must obtain an application from the Borough Manager, and this application
must include:
(a)
The applicant's intended use of the facility; and
(b)
The applicant's desired dates and times of use of the Community
Center; and
(c)
The number of people the applicant anticipates will be in attendance
at the Community Center for those requested dates and times.
(3) If the requested dates and times are available and the proposed use
and number of persons is acceptable to the Borough, the Borough will
require the applicant to enter into a Community Center rental agreement
with the Borough. The Community Center rental agreement will be provided
to the applicant after the Borough approves the applicant's proposed
dates, times, use, and number of attendees.
(4) All applicants for rental use shall be required to provide a certificate
of insurance, which shall include the Borough of Port Vue as an additional
insured.
C. Proper foot attire. Proper foot attire is required at all times within
the Community Center. "Proper foot attire" is defined as a spikeless,
soft-soled gym-type shoe or regular tennis shoe.
D. Security deposit required. A security deposit will be required for
use and return of the key fob or PIN that is provided for entry to
those who rent the Community Center. The amount of the deposit shall
be established by the Borough's municipal fee schedule. The Borough
reserves the right to waive the security deposit in appropriate situations
as determined by the Borough Manager.