[Adopted 11-19-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance superseded former
Ch. 121, adopted 3-27-1986 by Ord. No. 3-1986.
It shall be unlawful for any person in a public
park or recreation area to:
A.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper
with or displace or remove, any buildings, bridges, tables, benches,
fireplaces, railings, paving or paving materials, water lines or other
public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices
or placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts,
or other boundary markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities
or park property or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
B.
Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms or washrooms
in a neat and sanitary condition.
C.
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees,
shrubs or plants or other wood or materials, or make any excavation
by tool, equipment, blasting or other means or agency.
D.
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever
kind, whether permanent or temporary, or run or string any public
service utility into, upon or across such lands, except on special
written permit issued hereunder.
E.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree
or plant or injure the bark, or pick flowers or seed of any tree or
plant, dig in or otherwise disturb grassed areas, or in any other
way insure the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
F.
Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon monuments,
vases, planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property
not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
G.
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
H.
No person shall hunt, molest, kill, wound, trap, abuse,
shoot, pursue, or throw missiles at, remove, or have in his possession
any animals, reptile, or bird found within a Township park, nor disturb
its habitat within a Township park; or knowingly buy, receive, have
in his possession, sell or give away any such animal, reptile, bird
or eggs so taken, except as may be specifically provided for, and
being in accordance with state/federal fish and game laws.
I.
Throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be
placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other
body of water in or adjacent to any part of any tributary stream,
storm sewer, or drain flowing into such water, any substance, matter
or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution
of said waters.
J.
Have brought in or dump, deposit or leave any bottles,
broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage
or refuse, or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed
in any waters in any park, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof,
but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided;
where receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or waste shall
be carried away from park areas by the person responsible for its
presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.[1]
K.
Drive or park any vehicle on any area except the paved
park roads or parking areas, or such areas as may on occasion be specifically
designated as temporary areas by the Park and Recreation Commission.
M.
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety
of others.
N.
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving, or
set against trees, or in any place or position where other persons
may trip over or be injured by it.
O.
Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in
any park.
P.
Bring into or operate any boat, raft, or other water
craft, whether motor-powered or not, upon any waters, except at places
designated for boating by the Park and Recreation Commission. Such
activity shall be in accordance with applicable regulations as are
now or will hereafter be adopted.
Q.
Navigate, direct, or handle any boat in such a manner
as to unjustifiably or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger
the occupant of any other boat.
R.
Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries
is forbidden. No person shall carry or possess firearms of any description,
or air-rifles, spring-guns, bow-and-arrows, slings, or any other forms
of weapons potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human
safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges,
or any kind of trapping device, except as may be specifically provided
for, and being in accordance with, state/federal fish and game laws.
S.
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated
for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate
activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and
to secure the maximum use of the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors
shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end.
T.
Violate the regulation that use of individual fireplaces
together with tables and benches from the generally accepted rule
of "First come, first served."
U.
Use any portion of the picnic areas or of any of the
buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics
to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any person use such area
and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
V.
Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely
extinguished and before all trash is placed in the disposal receptacles
where provided. If no such trash receptacles are available, then trash
shall be carried away from the area by the picnicker to be properly
disposed of elsewhere.
W.
Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter
for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in
a park after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle
to be used for such purpose, such as house trailer, camp trailer,
camp-wagon, or the like, except in those areas designated by the Park
Commission for those purposes.
X.
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving
thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows,
javelins, horseshoes, quoits, or model airplanes, except in areas
set apart for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively
dangerous games such as football, baseball or lacrosse is prohibited
except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor. Roller-skating
shall be confined to those areas specifically designed for such pastime.
Y.
Ride a horse.
While in public park or recreation areas, all
persons shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and
in particular, no person shall:
B.
Have in his possession, or set or otherwise cause
to explode or discharge or burn, any firecrackers, torpedo rockets,
or other fireworks, firecrackers or explosives or inflammable material,
or discharge them or throw them into any such areas from lands or
highways adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes any substance,
compound, mixture, or article that in conjunction with any other substance
or compound would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints.
At the discretion of the park and recreation commission, permits may
be given for conducting properly supervised fireworks in designated
park areas.
C.
Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic
animal into areas clearly marked by the park and recreation commission
by signs bearing the words "Domestic Animals Prohibited in this Area."
Nothing herein shall be construed as permitting the running of dogs
at large. All dogs in those areas where such animals are permitted
shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than
six feet in length.[2]
E.
Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas
and under such regulations as may be designated by the Park and Recreation
Commission. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted
matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable
material within any park or on any highways, roads, or streets abutting
or contiguous thereto.
F.
Enter an area posted as "Closed to the Public," nor
shall any person use, or abet in the use of, any area in violation
of posted notices.
G.
Gamble, or participate in or abet any game of chance
except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated
by the Park and Recreation Commission.
H.
Go on the ice on any of the waters except such areas
as are designated as skating fields, and provided a safety signal
is displayed.
I.
Upon request to fail to produce and exhibit any permit
from the Park and Recreation Commission he claims to have, to any
authorized person who shall desire to inspect the same for the purpose
of enforcing compliance with any ordinance or rule.
J.
Disturb or unreasonably interfere with any person
or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under
the authority of a permit.
K.
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor
shall he station or place any stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation,
sale, or display of any such article or thing. Exception is here made
as to any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the
authority and regulation of the Park and Recreation Commission.
L.
Paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard,
advertisement, or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect
or cause to be erected any sign whatever on any park lands or highways
or roads in any park.
M.
Smoking or the use of tobacco-related products, and/or
discard of those products, in an area designated as "Tobacco Free,
" or within 50 feet of any park and/or recreation area owned, leased
or utilized by the Township of Logan and/or the youth sports organizations
of the Township of Logan.
[Added 8-20-2002 by Ord. No. 22-2002]
Public use and availability of park and recreation
areas shall be as follows:
A.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, park
areas shall be open to the public every day of the year during designated
hours. Established athletic fields shall be used by Logan Township
organized sports leagues on a priority basis. Nonprofit organizations
may apply for use of the athletic fields and park facilities at the
Logan Township Clerk’s office. There shall be a fee of $25 for
such application. The opening and closing hours for each individual
park shall be posted therein for public information and shall be determined
from time to time by the Mayor or his designee. The Township’s
parks, recreation areas and athletic fields shall not be utilized
for for-profit activities. The Logan Township Mayor and Council shall
approve or deny applications for use of the athletic fields or park
facilities. Approvals may include certain conditions imposed by Mayor
and Council, including, but not limited to, the posting of escrow
fees related to the event, insurance and/or fees for the anticipated
costs for police and/or public works support services.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by Ord. No. 5-2003; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No.
6-2013]
B.
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national
origin, religion, age, sex, or handicap, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
in any park facility, program, or activity.
C.
Discrimination on the basis of residence, including
preferential reservation, membership, or annual permit systems is
prohibited except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission
and other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence in any
park.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 121-3.1, Use of the Logan
Township skate park, added 8-21-2001 by Ord. No. 11-2001, as amended,
was repealed 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 6-2013.
[Added 4-15-2003 by Ord. No. 5-2003]
A.
The tennis courts will be open for membership to Logan
Township residents only. The tennis courts shall be locked at all
times. Members will be issued a key upon payment of an application
fee of $5 to the Logan Township Clerk. There will be a replacement
fee of $10 for lost keys. Only authorized members and their guests
are permitted to utilize the tennis courts. The Township’s tennis
courts shall not be utilized for for-profit activities.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 6-2013]
B.
The tennis courts may be utilized from dawn until
dusk for tennis only. No other uses will be permitted on the Logan
Township tennis courts.
C.
The following uses are strictly prohibited: bicycles,
skateboards, rollerblades/skates, basketballs, hockey sticks and scooters.
D.
These rules and regulations shall be posted at the
entrance to the tennis courts.
A.
The Public Works Department and park attendants may,
in connection with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce
the provisions of this article.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by Ord. No. 5-2003]
B.
The Public Works Department and any park attendant
shall have the authority to eject from the park area any person or
persons acting in violation of this article.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by Ord. No. 5-2003]
C.
The Public Works Department and any park attendant
shall have the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing
or device in the park, or used, in violation of this article.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by Ord. No. 5-2003]
D.
This article shall also be enforced by the Logan Township
Police Department.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto,
shall upon conviction be subject to the replacement, repair or restoration
of any damaged park property and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding
$1,000 and in default of payment thereof may be sentenced to imprisonment
in the County Jail in the discretion of the magistrate, for a term
not exceeding seven days.
[Amended 7-6-2004 by Ord. No. 13-2004]
A.
First offense. Upon conviction by the Logan Township Municipal Court of a violation of § 121-3.1 of the Logan Township Code, a person shall be punished by a fine of $50 and/or suspension of facility privileges, at the discretion of the Logan Township Municipal Court, plus court costs.
B.
Second or subsequent offense. Upon conviction by the
Logan Township Municipal Court of a second or subsequent offense,
a person shall be punished by a fine of $50, mandatory suspension
of facility privileges and community service, plus court costs.
[Added 8-20-2002 by Ord. No. 22-2002]
A.
First Offense. Upon conviction by the Logan Township Municipal Court of a violation of § 121-2M of the Logan Township Code, a person shall be subject to a minimum fine of $100 with the maximum not to exceed $1,000, or sentenced to community service within the Township of Logan, at the discretion of the Logan Township Municipal Court, plus court costs.
B.
Offense by person under age of 18. Upon conviction by the Logan Township Municipal Court of a person under the age of 18 of violation of § 121-2M of the Logan Township Code, a person shall be required to perform community service or attend an educational program, subject to the discretion of the Logan Township Municipal Court, plus court costs.
The ordinance codified in this article is in
addition to and not in derogation of any other ordinance involving
or affecting any of the subject matters contained in this article.
