For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions
apply unless inconsistent with the context:
"Public land"
means publicly owned or leased land or buildings under city
ownership, control or authority including sidewalks, rights of way,
and publicly accessible property owned or controlled by Tri-Met such
as transit stations, transit centers, bus shelters and light rail
passenger platforms.
"Structures"
means improvements in a trail, including, but not limited
to, stairs and bridges, that are accessible by a user on foot, horseback,
bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or conveyance.
"Unimproved right-of-way"
means a right-of-way platted or dedicated to the public over
which a street, road or highway has not been constructed to adopted
Hillsboro standards and specifications and which has not been expressly
accepted by the city.
(Ord. 6215 § 4, 2017; Ord. 6455 § 1, 2023)
The intent of this subchapter is to provide for equal access
to all public lands and facilities, and to ensure that persons use
public lands and public facilities for their intended purpose. The
provisions of this subchapter apply to all public lands including
the Civic Center Block, Complex and Plaza, which are also governed
by Subchapter 9.40 of this code.
(Ord. 6215 § 3, 2017)
A violation of an exclusion notice issued in accordance with
this subchapter constitutes criminal trespass in the second degree
and is punishable as provided by state law and any other applicable
provision of the code.
(Ord. 6215 § 4, 2017)
No person may, upon or in any public land or public facility:
A. Engage
in conduct that constitutes a crime.
B. Unless
otherwise authorized by law, carry upon the person a weapon or an
instrument by the use of which injury could be inflicted upon a person
or property of a person.
C. Discharge
a firearm in violation of HMC 7.08.010, except for a peace officer
in the line of duty.
D. Sell,
drink or consume alcoholic beverages or possess an alcoholic beverage
container that has been opened, has a broken seal or the contents
of which have been partially removed, unless otherwise authorized
by law or city regulation or permit.
E. Intentionally
or knowingly block, obstruct, impair or hinder or attempt to block
obstruct, impair or hinder the free movement of pedestrian traffic
in or out of a public facility.
F. In a
manner that unduly interferes with the ability of others to use a
public facility, use personal electronic equipment such as cell phones,
computers, and other playback devices at an excessively loud volume.
G. Lay
down or sleep in a public facility, unless otherwise authorized to
engage in such activities.
H. Climb
upon an object in such a manner as to create a danger of personal
injury or property damage.
I. Have
personal hygiene that unduly interferes with the ability of others
to use the public land or public facility, including body odor or
strong perfume.
J. Fail
to wear appropriate attire. For the purposes of this restriction appropriate
attire includes a top, bottom, and shoes except where public land
or public facility-specific regulations allow otherwise.
K. Ride
or operate a skateboard, scooter, roller blades or roller skates in
a public facility, unless otherwise authorized to engage in such activities.
L. Bring
bicycles, shopping carts, or similar wheeled objects into a public
facility when doing so would be inconsistent with the intended use
of the public facility.
M. Solicit,
petition, or distribute written materials or canvass for any purpose
in a public facility, including doorways or vestibules of a public
facility. This includes conducting surveys, distributing materials,
soliciting signatures for a petition, sales, and donations for charity.
N. Place
a display or post written material anywhere within a public facility,
the violation of which will result in the removal of the written material.
This provision does not apply to the display or posting of written
material in areas authorized for such activities to occur.
O. Engage
in sexual conduct as defined by ORS 167.060;
P. Pick,
cut, trim or remove flowers, trees, or other vegetation;
Q. The
prohibitions listed in this section do not apply to the lawful actions
of a person exercising free speech rights or other rights protected
by state or federal law.
(Ord. 6215 § 4, 2017; Ord. 6282 § 4, 2018)
A. Domesticated
animals are prohibited from public facilities, playground areas, sports
fields, sports courts, ponds, streams and wetlands, including the
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, except as authorized under the Americans
with Disabilities Act or specifically authorized by the city.
B. Inside
parks, domesticated animals must be on a leash at all times except
in designated off-leash areas, except as authorized under the Americans
with Disabilities Act or specifically authorized by the city.
C. Owners
are responsible for the immediate removal of all solid waste from
their domesticated animals inside parks.
(Ord. 6015 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6215 § 3, 2017)
A. The
PRC will adopt by resolution rules for the safe and efficient operation
of parks.
B. Hours.
Except for evening use authorized by the council or PRC, the permissible
hours of use for parks are dawn to dusk, except parks specifically
designated for evening use that are closed from 1 a.m. to dawn.
C. Fires.
1. Fires
are prohibited in parks, except in barbecue stands, pits, or fireplaces
provided for that purpose by the city, unless prior approval is granted
from the PRC.
2. No
fire may be left unattended and every fire must be extinguished by
the user before leaving the park area.
D. Activities
Restricted to Specific Areas. Activities that may be hazardous to
persons using the park or public lands or which may damage grass or
foliage, such as hard or softball, golf, football, horseshoes, soccer
or rugby, are restricted to areas designated for such activities.
E. Vehicles.
The use of motorized vehicles on park property is restricted to roadways
and parking lots designed for that purpose, unless otherwise authorized
by the city.
F. The
following activities are prohibited within parks unless specifically
authorized by this code or the PRC:
2. The
production of live music;
3. Organized
gatherings or events involving 50 or more people unless they are within
areas available for rent;
(Ord. 6215 § 4, 2017; Ord. 6455 § 3, 2023)
Parking facilities abutting parks, public lands and facilities
are reserved for use by park, public land and facility patrons only,
unless otherwise designated by the city.
(Ord. 6215 § 3, 2017)
A. Smoking,
vaping and tobacco use is prohibited:
1. On
or in any public lands and facilities;
2. At
any city-sponsored event; and
3. On
or in any city owned or controlled personal property, including, but
not limited to, vehicles.
B. The
manager may adopt regulations to permit smoking, vaping and tobacco
use by city employees, which might otherwise be prohibited by this
section, to the extent necessary to comply with a collective bargaining
agreement.
(Ord. 6114 § 1, 2015; Ord. 6215 § 3, 2017)
In addition to all other provisions in this chapter, the following
rules apply at these specific locations:
A. Noble
Woods Park. All bicycles must be walked on the trails and walkways.
B. Reedville
Creek Skate Park.
1. Only
skateboards, scooters, bicycles and inline skates may be used in the
facility. Motorized vehicles are not permitted.
2. Skateboarding
is prohibited outside of the designated skating area.
3. Additional
ramps, jumps or other obstacles are not allowed in the facility.
4. No
food, beverages or glass items are allowed in the facility.
5. Competitive
or demonstrative events are not permitted without prior approval by
the PRC.
C. All
Sports Courts.
1. Glass
containers are prohibited.
2. Bicycles,
skateboards and inline skates are prohibited.
3. When
others are waiting, limit play to one hour.
D. Hondo
Dog Park.
1. Dogs
must:
a. Display identification tags showing proof of current license and
rabies vaccination; and
b. Demonstrate appropriate social interaction. Dogs displaying aggressive
behavior toward people or other dogs must be leashed and removed from
the area immediately.
2. Handlers
must:
a. Carry a leash for each dog in your care, and leash your dog when
outside the off-leash area;
b. Closely supervise young children. Children under 12 must be supervised
by an adult;
c. Accept legal responsibility for any damage or injury caused by your
dog. The city and its agents (as described in HMC 9.32.015) and Washington
County are not responsible for any damages or injuries;
d. Remain in the off-leash area to supervise your dog, keeping him or
her within view and under verbal control at all times;
e. Remove pinch, choke, and spiked collars when off-leash to prevent
injury;
f. Not bring a dog in heat to the off-leash area;
g. Not bring a puppy without a complete cycle of vaccinations to the
off-leash area; and
h. Not abandon your dog. Abandoned dogs will be impounded.
E. Jackson
Bottom Wetlands Preserve.
1. Bicycles
and scooters are prohibited.
3. Fishing
in the marshes, ponds and wetland areas is not permitted.
4. Motor
boats, canoeing and kayaking are not permitted without prior approval
by the PRC.
5. Collecting
of any kind (plant, animal, etc.) is not permitted.
F. Shute
Park Library. No person may ride a skateboard as defined herein in
any area of Shute Park that provides for ingress and egress to the
library, including sidewalks, walkways, plazas and decorative walls,
and any other paved surface that is north or east of the asphalt parking
lot adjacent to the library.
G. Brookwood
Library. No person may ride a skateboard as defined herein on the
premises of the Brookwood Library including the parking lot, walkways,
and any other hard surfaces.
(Ord. 5969 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6103 § 2, 2014; Ord. 6172 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6215 § 3, 2017)