This subchapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Public Parks Ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Terms not defined herein shall be construed in accordance with customary usage.
ANIMAL RESTRAINT.
The securing of an animal by a leash or a lead.
CAMP OR CAMPING.
The erecting of a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use, parking of a motor vehicle, motor home or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy or sleeping.
LITTER.
Any rubbish, refuse, trash, or garbage, including, but not limited to, loose paper, cans, bottles, sacks, boxes, cloths, ashes, manure, or waste materials.
PARK.
Any public park, playground, trail, edifice, or recreation area operated or maintained by the city as a part of its system of public parks.
TRAIL.
Any public path that is operated or maintained by the city as a part of its system of public parks.
VEHICLE.
Any motor driven device or vehicle, including motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor bikes, or motor scooters.
WEAPON.
A bow and arrow, or any firearm, pistol, or gun capable of projecting lead, or any other instrument in which the propelling force is gunpowder, a spring, or air, or that is capable of being used for the purpose of hunting.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86; Am. Ordinance 356-92-7-14, passed 7-14-92; Ordinance 831-06-06-13, passed 6-13-06; Ordinance 1414-19-11-12, passed 11-12-19)
It shall be the duty of the Police Chief and any other person designated by the City Council, to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86)
The parks shall, except as hereafter set out, be open for public use from dawn until 10:00 p.m.; provided, however, that the trails shall be open 24 hours a day for purposes of walking, hiking, jogging, and bicycling. In case of an emergency, or for other good cause, a park, or any part thereof, may be closed to the public by a city official.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86; Am. Ordinance 356-92-7-14, passed 7-14-92)
Except to the extent that a special permit has been granted pursuant to § 95.06, allowing conduct otherwise prohibited herein, it shall be unlawful for any person in a public park to:
(A) 
Drive a vehicle on any area, except the paved park roads or parking areas, or such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary areas for the purpose of loading or unloading freight or in the construction, maintenance, or repair of the parks;
(B) 
Throw, deposit, place, or drop any litter, except in receptacles provided for that purpose;
(C) 
Discharge or use any form of weapon for the purpose of hunting, molesting, harming, frightening, killing, trapping, pursuing, chasing, or teasing any person, animal, wildlife, reptile, or bird;
(D) 
Camp or stay overnight;
(E) 
Expose or offer for sale any goods, wares, merchandise, or articles;
(F) 
Bring glass containers into public parks;
(G) 
Use or be in a park when it is not open to the public;
(H) 
Use a trail for purposes other than walking, hiking, jogging, or bicycling.
(I) 
Operate a motorized vehicle on the city trail system unless the vehicle is being used for emergency or trail maintenance purposes;
(J) 
Fail to keep an animal under an Animal Restraint or fail to exercise proper care and control of an animal to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance as described in § 90.02(A) of this code or allow any of the prohibited occurrences listed in § 90.30 of this code; or
(K) 
Create or cause to be created a fire on any public land, unless the fire is made in a barbeque grill.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86; Am. Ordinance 356-92-7-14, passed 7-14-92; Ordinance 831-06-06-13, passed 6-13-06 Penalty, see § 10.99)
The City Manager, or his or her duly authorized designee, may for good cause:
(A) 
Grant a special permit allowing conduct otherwise prohibited by this subchapter; and
(B) 
Impose such terms and conditions on the permit holder as are deemed necessary and desirable.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86; Am. Ordinance 356-92-7-14, passed 7-14-92 Penalty, see § 10.99)
Use fees and deposits for the reservation of any portion of park land shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-28-86)
(A) 
Any person found to be knowingly violating the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not less than $1.00 nor more than $500.00. Each day of such violation may constitute a separate offense. The penalty herein provided for shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies the city may have.
(B) 
It shall be deemed a defense to a charge that this subchapter has been violated, that the alleged violator:
(1) 
Has been granted a special permit pursuant to § 95.06 to engage in the conduct for which the alleged violator has been charged; or
(2) 
Is an officer, employee, or agent of:
(a) 
The city, who is acting in his or her authorized capacity for the city; or
(b) 
A contractor who is acting under authorization of the city.
(Ordinance 228-86-4-29, passed 4-29-86; Am. Ordinance 356-92-7-14, passed 7-14-92; Am. Ordinance 1019-09-10-13, § 2, passed 10-13-09 Penalty, see § 10.99)