[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valatie as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 9-12-1974 by L.L. No. 2-1974 (Ch. 98 of the 1980 Code)]
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
It is unlawful to build any fires in the park except in grills and/or fireplaces that are specifically designed and set aside for such purpose, nor shall any lighted matches, cigarettes, cigars or burning tobacco be deposited or left where a likelihood of fire may exist. Campfires are strictly prohibited.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Everything visitors bring into the park they are required to take out of the park. Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited. If pavilions and grounds are not left in a reasonably clean condition, future reservation privileges may be revoked.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
No owner or person harboring any pet shall permit or allow such pet to run at large in the park, unless such pet is effectively restrained by a leash and accompanied by its owner or appropriate person able to control the animal. Any person with a dog or other pet in his or her possession in the park shall be responsible for both the conduct of the animal and for removal from the park of feces deposited by such animal. The person with the dog or other pet must have in his or her possession the equipment required for feces removal. Bags are available at pet station locations; if empty, it is still the owner's responsibility for feces removal. Pets are not permitted in the playground area.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
No person shall injure, deface, disturb, mutilate or befoul any part of the park or any of the buildings, pavilions, signs, equipment, lighting system or other property found therein or remove, injure, peel, cut or destroy any trees, plants, flowers, shrubs, fauna or flora.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
No person shall engage in any conduct which is disorderly, unruly or offensive to such a degree that the same shall constitute an offense under the Penal Law of the State of New York and/or in a manner that interferes with the reasonable use of the park by the general public.
[Added 10-12-1993 by L.L. No. 5-1993]
No person shall loiter or remain within any park, playground, recreational area or other area owned by the Village of Valatie or operated by the Village of Valatie, in a vehicle or otherwise, after the posted closing hours as established by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Valatie.
[Added 10-12-1993 by L.L. No. 5-1993]
No person shall enter or remain within any park, playground or other recreational area owned or operated by the Village of Valatie, in a vehicle or otherwise, during any supervised activities organized and directed by the Playground Director, which persons are not involved in the supervised activity.
[Amended 4-22-1980 by L.L. No. 1-1980]
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuance of an offense for each day (24 hours) shall be deemed a distinct and separate violation.