For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions
shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning:
shall mean a disease that is capable of spreading to others
through the transfer of bodily fluids.
shall mean a sore that is capable of transmitting bodily
fluids into the waters of the water play area.
shall mean a piece of land owned or operated by the city
of Lathrop, which is improved and designated as a park open for public
recreation purposes.
shall mean legally still under parental custody or guardianship.
shall mean an area within 10 feet of any water jet (in ground
or otherwise) that is located in a park that is intended for recreational
usage.
(Ord. 09-291 § 1)
The season and hours for any water play area in a park shall
be determined and modified at the discretion of the director of parks
and recreation. The director of parks and recreation shall have the
authority to shut down the water play area during the determined season
and hours for any reason deemed necessary.
(Ord. 09-291 § 1)
Except as otherwise authorized by law, it shall be unlawful
and an infraction for any person to do or cause or permit to be done
any acts hereinafter specified within any water play area located
in a park:
A.
For
a child that is not toilet trained to use the water play area without
wearing a swim diaper;
B.
For
a child under the age of 12 to use the water play area without supervision
from a parent and/or caregiver over the age of 16;
C.
To
use the water play area without practicing good hygiene. For example:
to shower before using the water play area and to wash hands after
using the restroom or changing diapers;
D.
To
enter the water play area with an infection disease or open sore;
E.
To
bathe or wash clothes in the water play area;
G.
To
run, push or rough play in the water play area;
H.
To use or operate a "coasting device" (as defined in Section 12.24.010 of this code) in the water play area;
I.
To
bring into any water play area the following items: glass containers,
cleaning or other chemical substances (other than those approved for
use by the parks maintenance staff) and animals.
(Ord. 09-291 §1)
All provisions of the parks rules found in Chapter 12.20 of this code shall apply to this facility.
(Ord. 09-291 § 1)
A.
The
remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and in addition to
any other remedies available in law or in equity.
B.
Causing,
permitting, aiding, abetting or concealing a violation of any provisions
of this chapter shall also constitute a violation.
C.
Violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted as an infraction and shall be punished as set forth in Section 1.16.010 of this code.
D.
Any
parent or legal guardian having control or custody of an unemancipated
minor whose conduct violates this chapter, shall be jointly and severally
liable with the minor for any fines imposed pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 09-291 § 1)
