No person shall enter, be, or remain in any park or facility of the city unless he or she complies with all the applicable regulations set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
A.
General Requirements.
1.
An application for a special event permit, as defined in Section 7.01.020, shall be submitted to the parks and recreation department.
2.
The city, through the parks and recreation director, may grant a special event permit for specified time limits, but in no instance for more than twelve months, provided the parks and recreation director finds that the use meets all conditions and requirements set forth herein and that the use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed activity.
3.
The director shall establish, adopt and amend guidelines, policies, rules and regulations for the use of facilities within the boundaries of the city of Brentwood service area.
B.
Procedure.
1.
An application for a special event permit, as defined in Section 7.01.020, shall be submitted to the parks and recreation department. Applications are subject to review and approval by all applicable city departments. Applications are subject to review and approved or denied administratively by the parks and recreation director.
2.
If application is rejected or denied, or if applicant objects to a condition of approval, a request for review may be submitted in writing to the city manager or designee within ten days of notification of denial. The written appeal must state the reason for the appeal and specify any facts or evidence in support of the request. The city manager or designee, who may be a city hearing officer, will promptly consider the appeal and provide a written decision within ten days of the filing of an appeal. The city manager's determination will be final.
3.
The applicant shall make a good faith effort to work with the city staff in addressing any concerns that arise relating to the placement or operation of the event.
C.
Alcoholic Beverages. No consumption or sales of alcohol shall be allowed as part of the event, except as permitted by the city of Brentwood and, if applicable the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
D.
Conditions of Special Event Permit Approval. Special event permit shall include the following conditions of approval:
1.
Provision of a certificate of insurance acceptable to the city's risk manager.
2.
Submission of a cash deposit, performance bond, or other surety devices, if necessary, to ensure that any temporary facilities or structures used will be removed from the site within a reasonable time following the event and that the property will be restored to its former condition, to the satisfaction of the parks and recreation director.
3.
Prior to the event, the applicant shall provide a statement to the city stating that the organizers of the event agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the city, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability or claims that may be brought against the city arising out of its approval of the special events permit, or arising out of the operation of the use or uses allowed under the permit, save and except that caused solely by the city's active negligence.
4.
Adequate parking for the anticipated attendance as determined by city staff, shall be provided.
5.
The applicant shall obtain county health department approval and submit such documentation with the application for any food service beyond what is allowed for existing permitted businesses on-site.
6.
Any amplified sound used at the event or other noise generation activities shall be subject to Chapter 9.32 (Noise Regulations) of the Brentwood Municipal Code.
7.
Adequate provision for safety and security measures shall be provided. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of the attendees, as determined by the chief of police or designee. The police department may close the event due to failure to satisfy conditions of the permit.
8.
Each site occupied by a special event permit shall be cleaned of debris, litter, or other evidence of the special event on completion or removal of the event, and shall thereafter be used in compliance with the provision of this title.
9.
Other conditions determined by the parks and recreation director to ensure the operation of the proposed special event permit in a compatible, efficient, harmonious, nuisance-free, orderly, and safe, manner.
E.
Other Requirements.
1.
Issuance of a special events permit does not relieve an applicant of his or her obligation to comply with the requirements of other agencies, including obtaining a business license, resale certificate or to collect and report sales tax proceeds associated with the special event.
2.
Fire Code Compliance. The applicant shall adhere to all building and fire codes and obtain any necessary permits and inspections prior to the event.
F.
Revocation. A special event permit may be revoked or modified by the parks and recreation director when it is determined that any of the following occurs:
1.
That circumstance has changed so that one or more of the provisions of this chapter are not being met or complied with.
2.
That the special event permit was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud.
3.
That one or more of the conditions of approval of the special event permit have not been met.
4.
That the use is in violation of any statute, ordinance, policy, law or regulation.
G.
Exempt Special Event Uses. The following special event uses are allowed without the necessity of obtaining a special event permit:
1.
Emergency Activities. Emergency public health and safety needs/land use activities, as determined by the city manager.
2.
Events on Sites Approved for Public Assembly. An event on the site of, or within, a golf course, meeting hall/facility, school, theater, or other similar facility designed, and approved by the city for public assembly.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 3, 2007; Ord. 944 § 3, 2015)
As there may be situations where an exclusive use permit is necessary, the following conditions apply in addition to the conditions set in Section 7.02.020 for special event permits.
A.
Parks and/or facilities shall be made available for the exclusive use and regulated use by recognized civic groups, nonprofit, service, or youth organizations within the Brentwood service area and for activities sponsored by or supported financially or otherwise by the city, subject to the issuance of a permit by the director. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to change the status of any city park and/or facility from a public park or public facility to a private park or private facility.
B.
In reviewing applications for use of parks, the director has the authority to allow use of parts of parks or of entire parks. In addition, the director has the authority to determine required staffing levels for use of parts of parks or entire parks on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 902 § 2, 2012)
Liability insurance with coverage as determined by the city shall be required for all special events and any other required permit, as determined by the director in consultation with the city's risk manager.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 4, 2007)
All applications shall be signed by an authorized representative of the organization sponsoring the activity, and the organization shall be responsible for compliance with all the provisions of this chapter and the regulations established by resolution or by the director and for all damages resulting from the conduct of the activity sponsored by the organization.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
A.
The applicant shall be notified of the decision of granting or denying such application.
B.
The director, in granting the application, may impose reasonable requirements and conditions concerning the use of the park or facility by the applicant.
C.
The director is authorized to charge, collect, and waive fees as authorized by city council.
D.
The fee authorized by this chapter shall be set by resolution of the city council.
E.
Requirement of a deposit for city rentals will be set by resolution of the city council.
F.
The director shall deny the application if the director finds one or more of the following:
2.
The proposed activity or use will unreasonably interfere with, or detract from, the promotion of the public health, welfare, safety, or recreation;
3.
The proposed activity or use is anticipated to incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct;
4.
The occupancy load of the park or facility will be exceeded;
5.
The desired park or facility is already scheduled for use;
6.
The applicant fails to provide timely and accurately all required information; or
7.
Prior negative incidents by applicant or history of similar events/activities.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 5, 2007; Ord. 902 § 3, 2012)
A.
Every person operating, promoting, maintaining or conducting a permitted activity in or at a facility or park shall provide, or cause to be provided, security for the activity based upon the maximum capacity of the building and subject to the review and approval of the chief of police, or director. The cost of such private security shall be borne by the applicant.
B.
Every person operating, promoting, maintaining or conducting a permitted activity in or at a facility shall sign a detailed statement, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California, declaring the nature and type of activity to be held in or at the facility or park and the expected number of guests.
C.
The chief of police, or director, shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors in setting the security requirements for an activity held in a city facility or park:
1.
The maximum capacity;
2.
The nature and type of activity to be held;
3.
The hours during which the activity will be held;
4.
If private security will be provided, the credentials, reputation and practices of the proposed private security company;
5.
Attire and equipment used by the private security officers;
6.
Prior incidents by applicant or history of similar events/activities; or
7.
Whether alcohol is being permitted to be served.
D.
If alcohol is to be served at the proposed activity, the chief of police or director may establish conditions on the sale, distribution, use, and consumption of any alcoholic beverage in addition to those set forth by alcohol beverage control.
E.
The parks and recreation department may require use of city staff in addition to security. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis with costs borne by the applicant.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
A.
The director shall have the authority to regulate the activities in park and facility areas, when necessary, to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use of the park facilities for the comfort and convenience of all and may limit the length of time such facilities are used to avoid crowding. Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end. Individual tables and benches shall be used on the basis of "first come, first served" except in such areas designated by "reservation only," pursuant to the parks and recreation outdoor picnic permit policy on file with the department.
B.
Park and facility areas shall not be used for the purpose of conducting a commercial business without a vendor permit. The director may authorize the sale of goods at specific permitted special events.
C.
The director has the authority to designate appropriate areas in parks for free speech activities as to time, place, and manner.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 6, 2007; Ord. 902 § 4, 2012)
A.
All parks within the city shall be open from sunrise until sunset unless otherwise posted. No person shall enter or remain within the parks between sunset and sunrise except by permit or permission of the director or chief of police.
B.
The director has the authority to set and change hours that restrooms will be available for use in parks.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 7, 2007)
No person shall enter into any facility or park that is closed and/or locked or posted against such entry, except by permit or permission of the director or chief of police.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
All park facility lighting shall be turned off by eleven p.m. except by permit and for security or emergency lighting, as approved by the director.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
The presence and/or the consumption of any and all alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited except by permit.
Permit for use of alcohol may be issued by the chief of police or director with notification to director of permit issuance. Permits issued pursuant to this section may be issued only for an activity at a specified park or facility during specified hours. Any permit issued pursuant to this section may contain conditions as to the number of persons, the time and place for service and consumption of alcoholic beverages, litter removal, and any other condition reasonably related to the maintenance of public health and safety. An alcoholic beverage for private consumption, if allowed, becomes the liability and responsibility of the group and/or organization renting the park or facility and permittee shall agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the city harmless for any claim, lawsuit, or action related to issuance of this permit. All alcohol shall remain within the park or facility area as designated on the permit. The chief of police may also require security precautions including, but not limited to, the hiring of security guard(s) or Brentwood police officer(s) at applicant's expense.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
Smoking is prohibited except in areas so designated for smoking.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
Except by permission of the director, candles and other open-flame devices are not allowed in city facilities or parks, as provided and defined by Section 2501.17 of the 1998 California Uniform Fire Code, as that section may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 8, 2007)
Camping, as well as erecting a campsite, tent, or other shelter, on city-owned property is prohibited.
A. "Camp" or "camping"1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
means the conduct of more than one of the following activities on a public property, when it reasonably appears, in light of all circumstances, that a person is using such public property for living accommodation purposes:
Sleeping or preparing to sleep (including the laying down of bedding for the purpose of sleeping), including undertaking such activities in a vehicle (including any motorhome, camp trailer, camper, coach, fifth wheel travel trailer, house car, recreational vehicle, mobile home), or obscuring some or all of the vehicles windows;
Erecting or using any tent, camp facilities, or building any other form of shelter;
Unattended storage of personal belongings (including, but not limited to, clothing, sleeping bags, bedrolls, blankets, sheets, luggage, backpacks, kitchen utensils, cookware) or camp paraphernalia;
Making or using any fire, for purpose of heating or cooking, or using any flame, grill, portable stove, or similar flame producing device for cooking of meals on public property, except for in city parks with designated barbeque and cooking areas while using city-provided cooking facilities designed for such purposes; or
Undertaking any digging or earth-moving activities for purpose of creating or improving a shelter.
Camping shall be deemed to occur regardless of whether a full night is actually spent occupying any specific location on city-owned public property. |
B. "Camp facilities,"
include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, or similar temporary shelters consisting of any material with a top or roof or any other upper covering or that is otherwise enclosed by sides that is of sufficient size for a person to fit underneath or inside while sitting or lying down and includes the use of a tarp or other material tied or affixed to a structure or bush to create an enclosed area.
C. "Camp paraphernalia"
includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, or non-city designated cooking or heating equipment.
D. "City property"
means any city-owned property in the city, whether improved or unimproved, including, but not limited to, any of the following: public alleyways; public parking lots; public passageways; public streets; public rights-of-way; park playgrounds; publicly owned, maintained, or operated parks; publicly owned, maintained, or operated landscaped areas or greenbelts; publicly owned fences, trees, light poles, or equipment boxes; publicly owned, maintained, or operated open spaces, including, but not limited to, public facilities or buildings of any kind; public sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; or other city-owned, maintained, or operated properties located within the city. The foregoing notwithstanding, for purposes of this Section 7.02.150, "City property" shall not include any real property owned by the city but subject to a lease, permit, license, or other legal tool granting exclusive use of said property to another party.
E.
Storage of Personal Property Prohibited.
1.
It shall be unlawful for any person to store any personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on any city-owned property within the city, except as otherwise provided herein.
2.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section 7.02.150, before removing any personal property, the enforcement officer, or their designee, shall attempt to provide any readily apparent owners with a Notice to Vacate, which shall provide at least forty-eight hours' notice of the city's intent to remove the personal property and a reasonable opportunity to remove the personal property from public property. The enforcement officer, or their designee, shall post a Notice to Vacate on or near the personal property so as to reasonably communicate the following information:
a.
The location of where the personal property was located.
b.
The date and time notice was served or posted.
c.
A statement that the storage of personal property violates this section.
d.
An advisement that the city will commence removal work on the date written on the Notice to Vacate and shall begin no earlier than the time written on the Notice to Vacate. If removal work does not begin on the date written on the Notice to Vacate, the location must be reposted before removal operations may begin.
e.
An advisement that the city has impounded the personal property for at least thirty days, the location where the personal property is impounded, and that the personal property will be discarded after thirty days if not claimed.
f.
The address, phone number, and operating hours of the location where the personal property will be stored and may be retrieved, and that the city will charge no fee for storage or retrieval.
g.
Information about any housing or shelter and homeless services available for the owners of the personal property, the phone number and address to contact in order to obtain the housing or shelter or other health and human services.
3.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the enforcement officer, or their designee, may immediately discard, without impounding or retaining for thirty days, any items which constitute an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public or items that constitute evidence of a crime or contraband that may be seized, as permitted by law.
4.
Personal Property to Be Stored or Discarded.
a.
Personal Property to Be Stored. Personal property that is not a health or safety hazard, in plain sight, shall be collected, labelled, and stored. City employees and/or contractors shall collect the following items:
i.
Items of apparent value (defined as items having an apparent value of fifty dollars or more).
ii.
Items of apparent personal value, including, but not limited to:
(A)
Eyeglasses, operational wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, other medical equipment.
(B)
Tents (habitable and uncontaminated).
(C)
Personal papers such as photographs, albums, identification documents, bank statements, legal papers.
(D)
Bicycles, scooters, strollers in good repair.
(E)
Backpacks and containers that appear to be in good condition and have been determined to be free of materials described in subsection (E)(4)(b)(i)(A) through (F) below.
b.
Personal property that will not be collected or stored upon removal from city-owned property:
i.
Items that present an immediate health or safety risk, such as:
(A)
Toxic sharps, including, but not limited to, needles, scissors, and knives;
(B)
Chemicals, including, but not limited to, bleach, paint, and oils;
(C)
Items, including bedding and clothing, soiled by infectious materials such as human waste and bodily fluids;
(D)
Moldy and/or mildewed items;
(E)
Items that may be infested by rodents and insects such as rats, mice, fleas, lice, or bed bugs;
(F)
Items that pose a risk of fire or explosion, combustibles and propane tanks; any item containing fuel or corrosives or other unidentified liquids;
(G)
Backpacks and closed containers that have been determined to contain items listed in subsections (E)(4)(b)(i)(A) through (F) above or subsections (E)(4)(b)(3), (4), (5), or (6) below;
(H)
If personal belongings are co-mingled or littered with needles, human waste, or other health risks, employees/contractor may dispose of the entire pile of belongings and are not required to sort through and attempt to remove the health or safety risks. The presence of clothing in a backpack or container shall not be the sole reason to discard the backpack or container.
ii.
Mattresses (including furniture with fabric or padding, or is porous), sheds, structures, rolling structures, and bulky items. Sheds, structures, or rolling structures may be demolished if not removed by the apparent owner prior to the encampment removal. A "bulky item" is any single item that is over fifty pounds and requires more than two persons to safely lift.
iii.
Perishable items, including, but not limited to, perishable food.
iv.
Controlled substances, drugs with or without prescription, and medications of any kind.
v.
Contraband, weapons, and illegal items.
vi.
Trash, Garbage, and/or Debris. This includes property that appears to have been discarded by its owner and broken appliances or broken furniture that constitutes abandoned property or trash.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1086, 4/22/2025)
Any part of a park or facility or the entire park or facility may be declared temporarily closed to the public by the director or chief of police at any time and for any interval of time less than two weeks or longer than two weeks if construction activities, health and safety concerns require it, or if permittee is violating any of the conditions of a permit issued by the chief of police or director.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
A.
B.
Rules.
1.
A person who rides a skateboard, skates and/or BMX bike at a city skate/BMX bike park shall wear well maintained, commercially manufactured helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads that are securely fastened at all times.
2.
The director may adopt other safety rules, which will be posted at the facility.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 902 § 5, 2012; Ord. 989 § 1, 2017)
A.
Dog owners using dog park shall:
1.
Have dog(s) properly licensed and tagged pursuant to Contra Costa County Code Section 416-6.002 as that section may be amended from time to time.
2.
Have a current Contra Costa County license worn on their dog(s) within the park.
3.
Have dog(s) properly vaccinated and current with their vaccinations.
4.
Be with their dog(s) within the fenced area at all times.
5.
Have the dog(s) under voice control at all times.
6.
Carry with them the dog(s) leash.
7.
Keep dog(s) in the designated enclosed area when off leash.
8.
Have dog(s) leashed and under control before leaving the dog park area.
9.
Not use dog park if dog(s) is aggressive towards people or other dogs, is anti-social, is in heat, is unruly or barks excessively.
10.
Not bring dog(s) younger than four months of age to the dog park.
11.
Respect the privacy of surrounding residences.
12.
Be responsible for cleaning up dog(s) feces with the materials provided and place waste in trash receptacles provided.
13.
Be solely responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of the dog(s) under their supervision at all times while in the dog park area.
14.
Have no more than three dogs (per owner) at one time in the dog park.
B.
Children ages twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult when in the dog park.
C.
Contra Costa County animal services department will be contacted for dogs left unattended at the dog park.
(Ord. 843 § 9, 2007)
The following acts are prohibited in a city park or facility and parents of any minor who does any of these prohibited acts shall be responsible for all such damage:
A.
Wilfully mark, paint, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace or remove any building, bridge, table, bench, fireplace, railing, paving or paving material, water line or appurtenances, vending machines, or other public property.
B.
Litter, soil, or defile restrooms, vending machines, or any facility;
C.
Construct or erect any building, structure, or tent of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary in character, or run or string any private or public service utility into, upon, or across such lands, except with the written permission of the director;
D.
Go upon any lawn, grass plot, or flower bed where such prohibition is indicated by a legible sign posted near or in the area;
E.
Swim, bathe, wade, fish, boat, or operate powered hobby model boats in any water of any fountain, pond, lake, creek, or detention basin, except in areas designated for such purposes and so posted or by permit. Persons shall not throw, discharge, or otherwise place in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, or other body of water in or adjacent to any park, or any tributary, stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance, matter, or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of such waters;
F.
Bring into any park any material which, if spilled or spread, will be injurious to the turf or plant growth;
G.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant, or remove any tree or plant, or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds of any tree or plant;
H.
Attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance to any tree or plant;
I.
Dig in or otherwise disturb any park area or in any way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area;
J.
Climb any tree or walk, stand, or sit upon any monument base, fountain, railing, fence, bridge, sign, or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes;
K.
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot, remove, possess or throw objects at any animal, reptile, or bird;
L.
Remove or have in possession any wild animal, or any bird or fowl, or the eggs or nest or young of any reptile, wild animal, or bird;
M.
Bring to, or drink in, a park any alcoholic beverage, except as provided in this title;
N.
Enter or remain in a park while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug;
O.
Bring, or set off, or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn in a park any fireworks, whether safe and sane fireworks or not, or other flammable or explosive material, or discharge them or throw them into any park from land, or a vehicle, or building adjacent thereto, except persons conducting a city-sponsored or supported public fireworks display;
P.
Be, remain, stay, or loiter in any public park or facility from sunset to sunrise (or beyond posted hours), except as authorized by the director;
Q.
Set up tents or other temporary shelters for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park or facility, after closing hours, any movable structure or vehicle to be used, or that could be used, for such purposes, such as a house trailer, motor home, camp trailer, or pickup camper, except as provided in this chapter or approved by the director;
R.
No person having the control or care of any dog shall suffer or permit such dog to enter or remain in a park (with the exception of an area so designated as off-leash), unless it is led by a leash of suitable strength not more than six feet in length. The person owning, controlling, or having the custody of such dog shall be jointly and severally responsible for all damages caused by such dog and is responsible for removing and disposing of owner's dog waste;
S.
Lead, ride, drive, keep, or let loose any animal, reptile, or fowl of any kind;
T.
Make or kindle a fire for any purpose, except at places provided for campfires or barbecues, unless prior permission shall be obtained therefor from the director, or leave a fire started by such person, or at director's direction, or used until such fire is completely extinguished;
U.
Use, carry, or possess firearms of any description or air rifles, spring guns, bows and arrows, slings, knives or any other form of weapon potentially dangerous to wildlife or to humans or shoot into park areas from beyond park boundaries;
V.
No person shall discard or permit unattended any lighted cigar, cigarette, match, pipe or other flammable article;
W.
Use or allow the use of powered model airplanes, model rockets, or racing cars, except in areas designated for such use or by permit;
X.
Golfing or use of golf clubs is prohibited in any area of the park, except in areas so designated and posted;
Y.
Indulge in riotous, boisterous, threatening, or indecent conduct;
Z.
Dump, deposit, or leave any bottle, broken glass, ashes, paper box, can, refuse, or trash, except in the receptacles provided for such materials. Where such receptacles are not provided, all such materials shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere. Household trash is not permitted in city receptacles;
AA.
Bring to or have in such person's possession any alcoholic or nonalcoholic glass beverage container or bottle;
BB.
Bringing portable barbecues into city parks or facilities without a permit;
CC.
Land hot air balloon, parachute, hang glider, aircraft, helicopter, or bungee jumping without permit;
DD.
Use any amplification system unless a permit is first secured from the director;
EE.
Use interactive inflatable equipment without a permit.
FF.
Use of bicycles or personal conveyances in city parks/facilities in a negligent, unsafe or reckless manner or in a way that endangers the life, limb or property of any person or is in violation of the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 21201, as that section may be amended from time to time.
GG.
Use of motorized vehicles in city parks/facilities, with the exception of authorized city vehicles or trails so designated.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 §§ 10, 11, 2007)
While in parks or facilities, no person shall:
A.
Fail to comply with all the applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code of the state, in regard to equipment and the operation of vehicles, and the provisions of this code;
B.
Fail to obey all traffic officers and city employees authorized to direct traffic in the parks;
C.
Fail to obey all traffic regulations concerning the use of vehicles or caution, stopping, parking, and all other signs posted for control or to safeguard life and property;
D.
Ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding fifteen miles per hour, except upon roads designated by posted signs for different rates of speed;
E.
Ride or drive any vehicle on any area, except paved roads or parking areas or other areas designated as temporary parking areas and posted for that use. A bicyclist may wheel or push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area or wooded trail or on any paved area reserved for pedestrian use;
F.
Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated parking area or use a parking area in a manner not in accordance with the posted directions or the instructions of any attendant who may be present;
G.
Ride any other person on a bicycle, except where the bicycle is built for operation by more than one person;
H.
Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack where a bicycle rack is provided and there is space available; and
I.
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving, or set against trees, or in any place or position where other persons may ride, drive, or trip over it or be injured by it.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
No person in a park/facility or on public property adjacent to a park/facility shall do any of the following without first receiving a vendor permit from the director:
A.
Expose, announce, advertise, call public attention to, or offer any article of food, drink, or merchandise for sale; nor shall he or she station or place any stand, cart, pedestrian cart, motorized or nonmotorized mobile units, or vehicle for the transportation, sale, or display of any such article of food, drink, or merchandise in a park/facility; and
B.
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise affix any banners, signs, placards, advertisements, or inscription in a park/facility.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004; Ord. 843 § 12, 2007; Ord. 1069, 3/12/2024)
A.
The director can authorize the sale of goods at specific, permitted special events. If a vendor wishes to seek approval of the director for the purpose of selling goods or services, a vendor permit application must be submitted for review. Vendor permit applications are available in the parks and recreation department.
B.
If a vendor permit is issued by the director for a vendor to sell merchandise, food, beverages, or services, the vendor is required to obtain a valid city business license, comply with related applicable city, county, state, and/or federal regulations, and meet the city's insurance requirements and submit any other required documentation prior to commencement of vending in parks/facilities. A vendor permit must be kept on-site with the vendor and vendor must show such permit upon request.
C.
If a vendor wishes to seek approval of the director for the purpose of selling goods or services, a vendor permit application must be submitted for review. The city reserves the right not to allow vendors at specific city-sponsored events. The decision of the director related to vendor permits is final.
(Ord. 843 § 13, 2007)
The donation of plants, facilities, fountains, sculptures, ponds, pools, or any other item or funds for such item for any park or facility shall follow the rules and policies approved by the city council.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
No person in a park or on public or private property adjacent to a park shall produce, suffer, or allow to be produced any unnecessary loud noise that disturbs the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of any person in a public park or surrounding neighborhood.
(Ord. 788 § 1, 2004)
The city does not regulate the taking of videos or photographs in parks for non-commercial purposes. Persons taking photos/videos in parks and facilities for commercial purposes shall not do so without a vendor permit. The director may authorize photography/videography at specific permitted special events.
(Ord. 902 § 6, 2012)