A.
Each
park in the city shall be opened daily between sunrise and sunset[1] on each day. It is unlawful for any person or persons,
other than city personnel conducting city business, to occupy or be
present in any park during any hours in which such park is not open
to the public, without a permit issued pursuant to rules approved
and adopted by the mayor and city council. Nothing in this chapter
should be construed as to prevent athletic events at athletic fields
under the guidance of a sanctioning authority from being conducted
under lights.
[1]
The definition of sunset shall mean the hours of darkness
after the sun has fully set and the only lighting in the park is from
the moon or artificial light.
B.
Hours
of operation of any recreational facility within any park may be additionally
limited pursuant to such rules as may be approved by the mayor and
city council.
(Prior code § 17-1; Ord. 12-017 § 1, 2012)
It is unlawful to drive or park a motor powered vehicle of any
kind, other than a city vehicle in use for city purposes by city personnel,
in any park of the city except on a street, driveway or parking lot,
or as otherwise allowed by a permit issued by the city pursuant to
rules approved by the mayor and council.
(Prior code § 17-2)
It is unlawful to bring a hoofed animal or animals into any
park of the city, except when authorized by a permit issued pursuant
to rules approved by the mayor and council.
(Prior code § 17-3)
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate
any rule for the use of any city park approved by the mayor and council.
(Prior code § 17-4)
