Township of Franklin, NJ Article III Exclusive-Use Permits for Park and Recreation Facilities [1]

[Adopted 8-27-1982 by Ord. No. 1089]

[1] Editor's Note: The title of this article was changed from "Exclusive-Use Permits for Park Facilities" to "Exclusive-Use Permits for Park and Recreation Facilities" 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 4400-23.

§ 260-11 Exclusive-use permits and fees.

[Amended 11-14-2000 by Ord. No. 3165; 12-14-2004 by Ord. No. 3512; 5-26-2009 by Ord. No. 3828; 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. 3837; 3-22-2011 by Ord. No. 3924; 6-12-2014 by Ord. No. 4061-14; 2-28-2017 by Ord. No. 4179-17; 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 4400-23]

The Department of Recreation, Community Celebrations and Park Administration shall be permitted to issue exclusive-use permits for the park and recreation facilities and then establish fees as listed herein:

A. Fees for park facilities.

	Facility	Resident Fee	Nonresident Fee
	Picnic area	$40/4 hours	$80/4 hours
	Athletic field	$30/4 hours	$60/4 hours
	Basketball courts	$10/4 hours	$20/4 hours
	Tennis courts for tournaments	$10/4 hours	$20/4 hours

B. Fees for synthetic turf fields.

(1) For residents, $100/2 hours, plus $25/2 hours for lights.

(2) For nonresidents, $200/2 hours, plus $50/2 hours for lights.

(3) For resident nonprofit, $50/2 hours, plus $25/2 hours for lights.

(4) For nonresident nonprofit, $100/2 hours, plus $50/2 hours for lights.

(5) For resident for profit, $200/hour, plus $50/2 hours for lights.

(6) For nonresident for profit, $250/hour, plus $50/2 hours for lights.

C. Fees for rooms and kitchen at Senior/Community Center:

		Franklin Nonprofit Organizations	Franklin Residents Out-of Town Nonprofit Organizations	Franklin Local Businesses	Nonresidents and Out-of-Town Businesses
	Room 1	$25	$65	$85	$125
	Room 2	$25	$50	$75	$100
	Room 3	$25	$75	$100	$150
	Kitchen	$10	$25	$40	$50

D. Deposit. A nonrefundable deposit of $20 is required with the permit application.

E. There will be an adjustment fee of $10 assessed for changes after permit approval.

§ 260-12 Multiple reservations.

Multiple reservations on the same permit shall be considered as one facility at the highest single rate.

§ 260-13 Use of other facilities.

All other facilities administered by the Department of Recreation, Community Celebrations and Park Administration shall not be subject to permit procedure and are on a first-come-first-served basis.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Original § 175-12, Access to permit process, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 2-14-2006 by Ord. No. 3591.

§ 260-14 Exemptions.

The following are exempt from the payment of permit fees:

A. All activities sponsored in whole or in part by the Department of Recreation, Community Celebrations and Park Administration.

B. All activities sponsored in whole or in part by local public funding (tax revenues).

C. The Township Council, via resolution, may exempt incorporated youth-serving organizations that are located in Franklin Township.

[Amended 6-12-2014 by Ord. No. 4061-14]

§ 260-15 Additional considerations for permit approval.

[Amended 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 4400-23]

A. Certificate of insurance.

(1) A certificate of insurance indicating that the applicant has secured coverage for the named event and specific date in question from an insurance agent licensed to conduct business in the State of New Jersey in the following amounts:

(a) $1,000,000 per occasion.

(b) $300,000 per person.

(c) $100,000 for property damage.

(2) A certificate of insurance is required for permits issued for athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis courts for tournaments, synthetic turf fields and events at the Senior/Community Center that are open to the public.

(3) A certificate of insurance is not required for permits issued for the picnic area or private events in the Senior/Community Center.

B. A wholly or partially returnable maintenance deposit of $300 made payable to the Township of Franklin to offset additional maintenance expenses as a result of the park facility use by the applicant.

C. A wholly or partially returnable wage deposit in the amount to be determined by the actual estimated cost of placing an employee of the Department of Recreation, Community Celebrations and Park Administration at the facility specifically as a result of the applicant’s intended use.

D. A nonrefundable fee be assessed to the permit holder in the amount to be determined by the actual estimated cost of placing one or more portable toilets at a facility specifically required as a result of the applicant’s intended use.

§ 260-16 Denial of permit.

A permit may be denied by the Director of Recreation, Community Celebrations and Park Administration if, in the opinion of the Director, the intended use:

A. Is inconsistent with the facility's design and purpose.

B. Would cause undue hardship on the Department, park, facility, neighborhood or public.

[Amended 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 4400-23]

C. Would be counter to public policy or local, state or federal law.

§ 260-17 Administrative policies and procedures.

[Amended 12-14-2004 by Ord. No. 3512]

The Department of Recreation, Community Celebrations and Park Administration is hereby authorized to establish administrative procedures and policies consistent with the intent and purpose of this article. Events in Township parks may also be subject to the special event permit process.

§ 260-18 Violations and penalties.

Any person violating any provision of this article shall forfeit and pay a fine or penalty therefor as provided in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, for each offense.