The Parks and Recreation Director shall recommend to the City Manager such rules and regulations as it deems best for the management of the public parks, and where these rules have been adopted for a specific park area and posted in a manner sufficiently to be seen by an ordinarily observant person within the specific park so regulated, any person found guilty of violating these rules shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)
Within the limits of any public parks, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to do any of the acts hereinafter specified, except as may be otherwise provided or by written agreement or permit issued by the city:
(A) 
To hitch, fasten, lead, drive or let loose any animal, reptile or fowl of any kind, provided that this shall not apply to dogs when led by a cord or chain, not more than six feet long, except in designated areas.
(B) 
To ride or drive any horse or other animal, except in designated areas. To ride, drive or go at a rate of speed faster than speed limits as posted on standard traffic signs, upon any bicycle, motorcycle, automobile or any other vehicle whatsoever, upon any drive or street in any park of the city, or to ride or drive any motorcycle, automobile or other motorized vehicle upon any walk in that park, except in designated areas.
(C) 
To carry any firearm, other than a handgun carried by a person not otherwise prohibited by law from carrying a handgun, air gun, or fireworks. This section does not apply to a law enforcement peace officer when acting in the performance of an official duty.
(D) 
To discharge any firearm, air gun, or fireworks; or hit golf balls, except in designated areas. This section does not apply to a law enforcement peace officer when acting in the performance of an official duty.
(E) 
To damage, cut, break, injure, deface or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, cage, pen, monument, fence, bench or other structure, apparatus, or property; or to pluck, pull up, cut, take or remove any shrub, bush, plant or flower; or to mark or write upon, paint or deface any building, monument, fence, bench or other structure.
(F) 
To cut or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand, gravel or fertilizer.
(G) 
To swim, to bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any fountain, pond, lake or stream.
(H) 
To make or kindle a fire, except in picnic stoves, braziers, fire pits or designated areas provided for that purpose.
(I) 
To wash dishes or to empty salt water or other waste liquids elsewhere than in sinks provided for those purposes.
(J) 
To leave garbage, cans, bottles, papers or other refuse elsewhere than in receptacles provided therefor.
(K) 
To participate or engage in any activity on any public park area when that activity will create a danger to the public or may be considered a public nuisance. The Parks and Recreation Board or the Director may designate particular locations within park areas for specific activities. Overnight camping is prohibited on any park property.
(L) 
To bet at or against any game which is played, conducted, dealt or carried on with cards, dice or other device, for money, or to maintain or exhibit any gambling table or other instrument of gambling or gaming for the purpose of betting.
(M) 
To use or speak any threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language in any of the public parks, and no person shall commit, in any public parks, any obscene, lewd or indecent act or create any nuisance.
(N) 
To disturb the peace or disrupt in any manner any picnic, meeting, service, concert, exercise or exhibition.
(O) 
To distribute, post, place or erect any advertising handbill, circular, bill, notice, paper or other advertising device.
(P) 
To sell or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise or services.
(Q) 
To practice, carry on, conduct or solicit for any trade, occupation, business or profession or to circulate any petition of whatsoever kind or character.
(R) 
To remain, stay or loiter in any public park between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day or remain, stay or loiter in any park in other than open hours if posted as open other than 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. of the same day.
(S) 
To remain, stay or loiter on any piece, part or portion of a park after receiving notice that said piece, part or portion has been reserved by the Parks and Recreation Department for the use or benefit of another.
(1) 
Reservation documentation must clearly state time and date, including set up and clean up time, and must be issued by the city.
(2) 
It is a defense to prosecution that the person is remaining, staying or loitering on the piece, part or portion of a park that has been reserved at the invitation of the person for whose use or benefit the piece, part or portion has been reserved.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)
All vehicles used for the purpose of transporting freight and merchandise, or brick, stone or gravel, and all those commonly known as floats, moving wagons, express or delivery wagons are prohibited from entering upon or being driven through any of the public parks of the city, except by written agreement or permit issued by the city subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)
(A) 
No vehicle shall be driven over or across curbs, sidewalks, grass or lawn within any park area unless signs permit.
(B) 
No vehicle shall be parked in the greenbelt areas adjacent to alleyways. Parking is to be done in areas set aside for this purpose only. In areas having no parking set aside, all parking will take place outside of the boundary or curbline, where existing.
(C) 
Where parking stalls have been designated all vehicles shall be parked on those lots within and between the lines designating a single vehicle parking space and not otherwise.
(D) 
No vehicle, except the city fleet, shall be parked or remain parked on any park property between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
(E) 
Officers of the police department shall issue to violators of this section traffic tickets or notices to answer charges in the manner prescribed by the applicable ordinances, and the case shall proceed in accordance with such applicable sections. Where a vehicle is parked or left in violation of this section in a manner as to obstruct or block traffic and the owner or operator of the vehicle cannot be found, police officers may move the vehicle so that traffic will not be impeded.
(F) 
No variation to the requirements of this section shall be allowed except by written agreement or permit issued by the city.
(G) 
Culpable mental state not required. Neither allegation nor evidence of a culpable mental state is required for the proof of an offense defined by this section.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)
Permitted only with a park permit at Indian Creek Golf Course, Crosby Recreation Center, Carrollton Senior Center, A.W. Perry Homestead, or as permitted in chapter 117 or section 130.26 [sic] of the Code of Ordinances.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)
(A) 
Park permits are required when an exemption for use of property or specific use is requested within the city parks system. Permit applications can be received through the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, and approval is granted by the Parks and Recreation Director. Park permit fees are in addition to other fees as outlined in chapter 31 of this Code of Ordinances. Permit applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to use.
(B) 
Park Permits are required for the following:
(1) 
An exemption for use of property which requires written approval from the city as referenced within this chapter and does not necessitate a special event permit as referenced in chapter 117.
(2) 
Specialty equipment such as or similar to bounce houses, portable cooking trailers or stoves, any items requiring stakes, barrels or other items to tether objects.
(3) 
Priority or exclusive use to areas that are not listed within section 31.01G of this Code of Ordinances.
(4) 
Operate a business when not approved by another written agreement or Special Event Permit such as photography, fitness classes, private lessons or training camps or the like.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)
(A) 
The City Council of Carrollton hereby declares that as a matter of public policy the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of designations of historical and cultural importance and significance are necessary to promote the economic, cultural, educational, and general welfare of the public and that such designations represent the unique confluence of time and place that shaped the identity of generations of citizens, both collectively and individually, and produced significant historic, architectural, and cultural resources that constitute their heritage.
(B) 
The designation of an historic landmark and/or historic district is intended to:
(1) 
Protect and enhance the landmarks and areas which represent distinctive elements of Carrollton's historic, architectural, and cultural heritage;
(2) 
Protect and enhance Carrollton's attractiveness to residents, visitors and tourists;
(3) 
Support the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development of the community;
(4) 
Promote, maintain and stimulate economic prosperity and the general welfare of the community;
(5) 
Encourage stabilization, restoration, and improvements of properties; and their values; and
(6) 
Educate Carrollton residents and visitors about Carrollton's history.
(a) 
Historic Preservation Officer: (Also referred to as the "HPO").
The City Manager or their designee shall appoint a qualified city official or staff person of the City of Carrollton to serve as a Historic Preservation Officer. This officer shall administer this ordinance in accordance with CZO article XX.3.
(b) 
Museum and Historic Preservation Staff Liaison: (also referred to as the "MHPL").
(i) 
The City Manager or their designee shall appoint a staff person from the city to serve as Museum and Historic Preservation Staff Liaison. This person shall coordinate with various departments and city personnel to aid in the preservation and education of Carrollton's history. The MHPL shall meet with and serve as staff liaison to the Museum and Historic Advisory Committee at their regular meetings and advise them on matters regarding the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, historical designations and landmarks, other Carrollton history issues as well as the administration of this chapter.
(ii) 
The MHPL may advise and assist the HPO in historical research, documents, and recommendations, but shall not be responsible for items related to planning and zoning laws.
(iii) 
This officer shall also provide assistance to applicants as pertained to the A.W. Perry Homestead, Carrollton history, and markers unrelated to zoning laws and shall coordinate the city's historic preservation activities with those of federal and state agencies, and with local, state and federal preservation organizations with the HPO as needed.
(c) 
Museum and Historic Advisory Committee: (also referred to as "the Committee" and "MHAC").
The Museum and Historic Advisory Committee shall conduct meetings as established in chapter 34 of this Code of Ordinances.
(d) 
Application for historic designation:
(i) 
Application for a designation for a historic landmark may be submitted if the landmark has received National or State historical recognition or satisfies at least 2 points within the below criteria. Source verification is required for all information pertaining to claims of significance.
(ii) 
Designations requiring a marker or text panel at a particular location, the applicant must be sole owner or have written permission granting approval for application from current property owner(s), any persons named in the application, or any other company, corporation or individual who may have a say or right of objection to the designation.
a. 
Definitions.
Age.
Most topics must date back at least 50 years, although historic events may be marked after 30 years. The city may waive age requirements for topics of overwhelming importance.
Historical significance.
A topic is considered to have historical significance if it had influence, effect, or impact on the course of history or cultural development; age alone does not determine significance.
b. 
Criteria.
1. 
Structures.
A. 
Possesses significance in history, architecture, archeology or culture.
B. 
Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style or method of architecture or construction.
C. 
Represents the work of a significant builder or craftsman.
D. 
Possesses high artistic values.
E. 
Has yielded, or is reasonably likely to yield, information important to history or prehistory.
2. 
Location.
A. 
Place of an established and familiar feature of the community.
B. 
Possesses significance in history, architecture, archeology or culture.
C. 
Possesses high artistic values.
D. 
Has yielded, or is reasonably likely to yield, information important to history or prehistory.
3. 
Event.
A. 
Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local, regional, state or national history;
B. 
Has yielded, or is reasonably likely to yield, information important to history or prehistory.
4. 
Person - Person's death date must fall within the age requirements.
A. 
Is associated with the life of a person or persons significant to the community by positively contributing to the community's quality of life, growth, and/or prosperity.
B. 
Represents and/or contributes to a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.
C. 
Has yielded, or is reasonably likely to yield, information important to history or prehistory.
(e) 
Process for approval of historic designation:
MHAC shall discuss applications during the next scheduled meeting when the completed application is received no less than 10 days from the scheduled meeting.
(i) 
MHAC shall send approved recommendations to City Council, and a report containing the following information, as applicable:
a. 
An explanation of the significance of the nomination as it relates to the criteria for designation.
b. 
An explanation of the integrity and authenticity of historic character of the nominated designation.
c. 
Recommendation for location of displaying designation information, e.g., in the form of historical marker, educational panel, website viewing or the like.
d. 
Testimony or evidence received by MHAC as part of the application.
(ii) 
Upon approval from City Council, the designation shall be recorded as a resolution and noted as recommended by MHAC.
(iii) 
Text, manufacturing, and placement for designation display shall be decided and approved by MHPL.
(f) 
Removing a designation.
A designation for a historic claim may be removed in the same manner and by the same process by which it was enacted.
(g) 
Historic district.
Historic Preservation Overlay District shall function as outlined in the CZO article XX.3 of this Code of Ordinance.
(Ordinance 4257 adopted 5/20/2025)