A.
Except
for a City-scheduled event or as authorized in writing by the City
Manager or designee, a person shall not enter, be or remain in any
park or in any building or other structure in that park, during the
hours set forth below:
1.
For
John S. Simms, T. Mayne Thompson, Ruth R. Caruthers, and Palm Street
Parks between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
2.
For
Friendship Square and the Town Center Plaza, between the hours of
12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.
3.
For
Byrum Zinn, Constitution, and Riverview Parks, Ruth R. Caruthers Park
North, and any other park not named in Subsections (A)(1) or (2) of
this section, during the hours of darkness.
B.
For
purposes of this section, "hours of darkness" shall mean the period
beginning 30 minutes after sunset of any one day and ending 30 minutes
before sunrise of the next day.
(Prior code § 3-9.7; Ord. 1240 § 1, 4/8/13)
A.
Without first obtaining a permit as required by Subsection C, a person may have a dog on the paved trails at Riverview Park and Ruth R. Caruthers Park North as long as the dog is restrained by means of a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length. Section 6.04.480 of this Code regarding dog defecation and feces shall apply to use of the paved trails at Riverview Park and Ruth R. Caruthers Park North and at each City-designated off-leash dog park ("designated dog park"). For purposes of the foregoing, "paved" shall include decomposed granite or other improved surfaces provided for regular pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular travel.
B.
Without first obtaining a permit as required by Subsection C, a person may have a dog or dogs off-leash within the enclosed, gated, and designated "off-leash" areas at a designated dog park; provided, that the person adheres to the following conditions, requirements, and standards:
1.
Any
person bringing a dog into a designated dog park assumes the legal
responsibility, jointly and severally, with the owner of the dog,
for any property damage, including to any other dog, death, or personal
injury caused by that dog. Each person using a designated dog park,
by entering it, agrees to assume the risk and to release, indemnify,
and hold harmless the City and its officers and employees from any
and all claims whatsoever resulting from the use of that designated
dog park;
3.
The owners and person having charge, custody, or control of any dog must clean up after any such dog(s) per Section 6.04.480 of this Code;
4.
Each dog must be leashed when outside the designated dog park per Subsection A. Even while in the designated dog park, a proper leash must be in possession at all times of the person having charge, custody, or control of the dog;
5.
The
person having charge, custody, or control of dog must keep any such
dog in view and in voice control at all times. No person shall leave
a dog unattended;
6.
Each
dog must be wearing a collar with identification at all times;
7.
Any
dog exhibiting aggressive or dangerous behavior is prohibited;
8.
Any
dog under four months of age is prohibited;
9.
No
person shall be allowed to have more than three dogs in a designated
dog park at any one time;
10.
No one under the age of 14 shall be permitted to enter the portion
of a designated dog park designated for off-leash activity without
adult supervision. Each adult accompanying a person under the age
of 14 within the portion of a designated dog park designated for off-leash
activity must be within arms' reach of that young person at all times;
11.
No person shall have any food (human or pet) or beverage within the
portion of a designated dog park designated for off-leash activity;
and no person shall smoke or picnic within the portion of a designated
dog park designated for off-leash activity;
12.
No person shall bring a dog that is ill, injured, or in heat into
a designated dog park;
13.
Each user of a designated dog park must properly close each gate
immediately after entering or exiting;
14.
No person shall allow a dog that is elderly, weak, or below 30 pounds
to enter the portion of a designated dog park designated for large
dogs.
C.
Except as provided in Subsections A and B and Section 12.44.040, all animals are prohibited in public parks, public playgrounds, and public recreation areas, unless the Director of Parks and Recreation of the City of Bellflower, California, or designee, issues special permits for the conducting of organized pet shows, petting farms, animal training classes, animal ride exhibits, and other animal-related activities within said public parks, public playgrounds, and public recreation areas, provided that all of the following conditions are satisfied:
1.
The
activity is under the supervision of an adult who is experienced in
said animals' handling, training, and obedience;
2.
The
activity is confined to a location specified by the Director of Parks
and Recreation, or designee;
3.
All
animal training classes and organized pet shows will be conducted
in the gymkhana or park recreation area;
4.
A
responsible adult, organization, or group, conducts the activity,
and files with the Director of Parks and Recreation any necessary
indemnity agreement, including proof of liability insurance in a form
and in an amount as determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Any person participating in the activity, and owning, or having charge,
care, custody, or control, of such animals within such public park,
public playground, or public recreation area, shall keep said animal
restrained by means of a substantial chain or leash not exceeding
six feet in length, except when otherwise directed by the show master,
or trainer.
(Prior code § 3-9.8; Ord. 1240 § 2, 4/8/13; Ord. 1274 § 1, 5/12/14)
A person shall not camp or sleep overnight in any park unless
issued a written permit to do so from the Director of Parks and Recreation
subject to reasonable regulations imposed by the Director. The Director
may issue a permit to any youth group of a character building nature
or to any special interest group permitting its members as a group
to camp overnight at a designated location in a park if the Director
finds:
A.
That,
in the case of a youth group, the group was organized in good faith
and not for the purpose of obtaining a permit under this chapter and
the members of such group will be supervised during such camping by
an adequate number of responsible adults and such overnight camping
will not interfere with or in any way be detrimental to the park or
interfere with the uses thereof, and that the group has agreed to
the conditions contained in the permit.
B.
And
that in the case of a special interest group, organized in good faith,
and supervised by an adequate number of responsible adults and such
overnight camping will not interfere with or in any way be detrimental
to the park or interfere with the uses thereof, and that the group
has agreed to the conditions in the permit.
(Prior code § 3-9.6)
A.
For
purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
1.
The
term "public park" shall mean those areas of the City designed and
designated as parks for public recreational use, and also includes
the City's skate park, Town Center Plaza, pocket parks, and green
belt open spaces.
2.
The
term "skate park" shall mean a public park or that portion of a public
park which has been designated by the City as being a facility operated
primarily for skating. A skate park shall be identified by signage
located on the site.
B.
No
person shall ride or operate a unicycle, bicycle, tricycle, four-wheeled
cycle, scooter, or other motor- or human-powered vehicle within the
boundaries of any public park. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person
may ride or operate the following vehicles within any portion of a
public park which is not a skate park: a tricycle, stroller, or baby
carriage.
C.
No
person shall ride a skateboard, roller blades, or roller skates within
the boundaries of any public park; provided, however, that a person
may ride a skateboard, roller blades, or roller skates in those portions
of a skate park designated for such use.
D.
Any
person riding a skateboard, roller blades, or roller skates in a skate
park shall wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, which are in
serviceable condition and properly fastened in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations for such equipment.
E.
The
provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to apply to the following:
(1) the operation or riding of any vehicle used to provide mobility
to any disabled person; or (2) the operation or riding of a motor
vehicle on a paved driveway from the street to a parking lot of the
public park; or (3) the wheeling of a bicycle or other human-powered
vehicle from outside the boundaries of a public park to a place within
the public park designated for parking such vehicle if such transportation
occurs solely on paved paths within the public park and the vehicle
is not ridden during such operation.
(Prior code § 3-9.1)
Within any public park no person shall place, throw, leave,
keep or maintain any object, item or material in such a manner or
in such a place that any person may be injured thereby or any structure
or vehicle may be damaged thereby.
(Prior code § 3-9.2)
A person shall not operate any model airplane, model car or
any other model device which is powered by an engine, battery or other
propelling unit in any public park.
(Prior code § 3-9.4)
A person shall not solicit in any manner, or for any purpose
sell or offer for sale any goods, wares or merchandise nor shall any
person distribute or pass out any handbill, advertising matter or
literature in any public park except:
A.
Pursuant
to a concession or other agreement authorized by the City Council.
B.
When
found by the Director to be consistent with the policies of the Department
of Parks and Recreation or to promote the program of said Department
under conditions prescribed by the Director and he or she has authorized
such activity or conduct in writing.
(Prior code § 3-9.5)
