City of Lancaster, PA Chapter 210 Parks

[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lancaster 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 05-2021.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance superseded former Ch. 210, Parks and Recreation, adopted as Article 993 of the Codified Ordinances, as amended.

§ 210-1 Title.

This chapter shall be known as the City of Lancaster Park Ordinance.

§ 210-2 Purpose.

This chapter comprehensively regulates the use and operation of the parks of the City of Lancaster to assure their continued availability and vitality for the reasons set forth above.

§ 210-3 Construction.

In the interpretation of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Director of Public Works pursuant to this chapter, any provisions of the same shall be construed as follows:

A. Any term in the singular shall include the plural.

B. Any term in the masculine shall include the feminine and vice versa.

C. Any requirements or provision relating to any act shall respectively extend to and include the causing, procuring, aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, of such acts; or the permitting or allowing of any minor in the custody of any persons, doing any act prohibited by any provisions thereof.

D. No provision hereof or in any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall make unlawful any act necessarily performed by any park officer, police officer, employee of the City of Lancaster, or contractor of the City of Lancaster, in the line of duty or work as such, or by any person, his/her agents or employees, in the proper and necessary execution of the terms of any agreement with the City of Lancaster.

E. Any act otherwise prohibited hereunder or under any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, provided it is not otherwise prohibited by law or local ordinance, shall be lawful if performed under, by virtue of and strictly in compliance with the provisions of a permit or a contractor agreement with the City of Lancaster or the Lancaster Recreation Commission or the Long's Park Commission, to the extent authorized pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to such agreement.

F. The provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder are in addition to and supplement all state and federal laws.

§ 210-4 Definitions.

Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms as used in this chapter and in any rules and regulations promulgated under and pursuant to this chapter shall have the following meanings:

APPLICANT

The person or group sponsoring or organizing an event and applying for a permit pursuant to this chapter.

CITY

The City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

EVENT or GATHERING

Includes, but is not limited to, public meetings, assemblies, athletic events, classes, speech making, holding of vigils, concerts, and other assemblages that interfere with, interrupt or exclude others of their right to the legal use in the same area of a park. While groups of less than 100 may constitute an event or gathering, any organized gathering of 100 or more people shall constitute an event or gathering.

LANCASTER PARK COMMISSION

The commission formed pursuant to § 22-21 of the Code of the City of Lancaster.

LANCASTER RECREATION COMMISSION

The recreation commission established pursuant to § 22-28 of the Code of the City of Lancaster.

PARK

Any lands, waters or facilities owned or leased by the City of Lancaster and designated or used by the City of Lancaster for park and recreation purposes. Parks include, but are not limited to, community parks, neighborhood parks, miniparks, pocket parks, dog parks and greenways. Parks include, but are not limited to, the following: Conestoga Pines Park, Long's Park, Brandon Park, Buchanan Park, Culliton Park, Holly Pointe Park, Janice Stork Corridor Park, Musser Park, Reservoir Park, Sixth Ward Memorial Park, Crystal Park, Ewell/Gantz Playground, Joe Jackson Tot Lot, Market Street Kids Park, Milburn Playground, Rodney Park, South End Park, Binns Park, Ewell Plaza, Cabbage Hill Veterans Memorial, Camba Park, Case Commons, Blanche Nevin Memorial Park, Penn Square, Rotary Park, Triangle Park, South Duke Street Mall, Walnut Street Fishing Area, Beau's Dream Dog Park, and Conestoga Greenway Trail.

PERMIT

Any written authorization issued by or under the authority of the City of Lancaster permitting specified privileges or activities in any park.

PERSON

Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, society, company, or organization of any kind.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The "rules and regulations" promulgated by the Director of Public Works pursuant to provisions of this chapter.

STREET

Any paved or unpaved road, thoroughfare, avenue, boulevard, parkway, drive, or other public way set aside or open for purposes of vehicular traffic, including any berm, shoulder or median strip thereof.

THE LONG'S PARK COMMISSION

A commission established in the City of Lancaster and known as the Long's Park Commission.

§ 210-5 Hours.

No person shall be permitted within a park between sunset of any day and sunrise of the following day (as determined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or as otherwise determined with the rules and regulations), except upon the issuance of a permit issued in accordance with this chapter or except where allowed by any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.

§ 210-6 Regulations regarding the use of parks.

A. Personal conduct. No person except those authorized by the City of Lancaster or conducting official City business shall in any park do any of the following:

(1) Animals. Except in dog parks and where specifically allowed by the rules and regulations, owners or guardians of domesticated animals shall not permit the animal within any park without being controlled by a leash not more than six feet long and must be within designated areas only. If there are no signs designating specific areas, then domesticated animals may be allowed anywhere in the park while on leash; provided the owner or guardian assures that the animal is not disturbing or interfering with the rights of any other person to utilize the park. The owner or other person bringing an animal into a park is responsible for any damage caused by the animal and for the cleaning and properly disposing of any feces of such animal. No person shall bring a reptile or dangerous animal into any park unless specified in the rules and regulations. Horseback riding and equestrian uses other than for purposes of transporting individuals to and from the park as a means of transportation, is prohibited. Anyone utilizing horses for transportation purposes shall upon entry into any park, tie the animals only in designated areas and shall be responsible for cleaning up feces and all other animal waste from the same. Additionally, no person or entity shall release any domestic, feral or wild animal including lizards, snakes, mammals, waterfowl, birds or fish into any park, playground, open space or body of water within any park of the City of Lancaster.

(2) Controlled substances, drugs, devices and alcoholic beverages. Possess, transport, solicit, offer for sale, or use any controlled substances, drug, or device in violation of Pennsylvania Act 64, "the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, Cosmetic Act," as amended from time to time or any other related laws. No person shall enter any park while under the influence of any controlled substance or drug in violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, Cosmetic Act. Moreover, no person shall consume any intoxicating beverages in, on or within 20 yards of any parking areas, roads, road berms, or vehicles within or immediately adjacent to any park. No person under the age of 21 shall: possess, transport, or consume alcoholic beverages. No person shall provide, furnish, or knowingly permit any person under the age of 21 years to possess, transport, or consume alcoholic beverages.

(3) Games of chance. Participate in or abet any game of chance, except, as otherwise specified in this chapter or in the rules and regulations.

(4) Maintenance and storage areas. Enter into or attempt to enter into any and all maintenance and storage areas without permission from the Director of Public Works of the City of Lancaster or his or her authorized agent and without adequate supervision.

(5) Alms and contributions. Solicit alms or contributions for any purposes, whether public or private.

(6) Dress/undress. Dress or undress in any area or in any vehicle, restroom, toilet, or other place, except in such bathing houses or structures as are provided for that purpose.

(7) Fires. Build or attempt to build or start fires other than in picnic stoves or fireplaces installed in the park for that purpose. No person shall use or operate any LP, propane, isobutane or other portable grills and fireplaces unless otherwise expressly provided for in the rules and regulations. No person shall drop, throw, or otherwise scatter, lighted matches, burning cigarettes, or cigars, tobacco, paper, charcoal, other hot materials or other inflammable materials whether solid, liquid or gasses, within any park or on any highway, road or street abutting or contiguous thereto, nor shall they leave any fire, grill, or stove unattended when in operation in any park.

(8) Enclosed areas. Enter into or attempt to enter into any area which is locked, or posted: "Closed" or "Do Not Enter."

(9) Bottles. No glass bottles or containers are permitted.

(10) Personal behavior.

(a) Assault, hinder, harass, intimidate, threaten or obstruct any person, agent, or agencies in the enforcement of this chapter or conducting official City business.

(b) Disturb the peace or use indecent or obscene language.

(c) Endanger the safety or health of any person by any conduct or act.

(d) Violate any rule or provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations

(e) Prevent any person from using any park or park facilities, or interfere with such use and compliance with this chapter and/or the rules and regulations.

(f) Act in an unlawful, disorderly, or disruptive manner or against the best interest of the area or other people.

(g) Commit any unnatural or violent act against any person, properties, or facilities.

(h) Throw, discharge, or cause to be discharged any missiles or projectiles.

(i) Engage in any conduct which may distract vehicle drivers, or which may impede or interrupt the flow of traffic or block entrances, exits, walkways or roads, or in any way obstruct or hamper the free movement of pedestrians or vehicular traffic or interfere with the use and enjoyment of persons in any park, playground or open spaced area.

(j) Urinate or defecate, except in designated restrooms facilities and specifically in the toilet and/or urinals provided for the same.

(k) Create or make noise that unreasonably interferes with the use of the park by other individuals. Additionally, failure to comply with the direction of an official authorized to enforce this chapter to reduce their level of noise or cease making a particular type of noise, shall constitute a violation of the chapter.

(11) Smoke or use tobacco. Smoke or use tobacco in any City park or any roadway or any sidewalk immediately adjacent to any City park.

B. Recreational activities. No person except those authorized by the City or conducting official City business shall in any park:

(1) Boating.

(a) Bring into or operate any privately owned boats, canoes, kayaks, rafts or other watercraft, whether motor powered or not, upon any lake, pond, stream or other water area in any park, except in those areas approved by the City for the specific watercraft approved for use. No person may launch or operate any boat, canoe, raft, kayak or other watercraft on any lake, pond, stream, or other water area in any park between the closing and opening hours as established by the City.

(b) No pets or any other animals shall be permitted in any watercraft. No persons shall use or operate any watercraft or watercraft equipment in any manner which may be dangerous to the occupants or equipment of such watercraft or to any other boat or occupants upon the same body of water. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on any watercraft within a waterway within a City park.

(2) Bathing, swimming and wading. Bathe, swim or wade in any lake, pond, stream or body of water within any City park except in such areas as provided therefore, and in compliance with the rules and regulations. No person shall frequent or utilize any waters or places designated for the purposes of bathing, swimming or wading, or congregate thereat, except during such hours of the day as are designated by the City for such purposes.

(3) Fishing. Except in the Conestoga River, fish in any waters of any park except for those waters specifically designated by signage and in the rules and regulations for such activity. No person shall fish in any such waters between the closing hours and the operating hour of any park, nor shall any person fish in any such water between the closing and opening seasons of fishing as designated by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. Wading for the purpose of fishing is permitted within the Conestoga River and in any other areas so designated by signage and in the rules and regulations. No person shall fish in any park without meeting the license requirements or the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. Failure to have such a license or to violate the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

(4) Hunting, trapping and discharge of firearms.

(a) Hunt and trap for any type of animal or wildlife within any park.

(b) Discharge of any firearms, bows and arrows, air or spring rifles or slings, throw stones or missiles or set off explosive devices.

(5) Fireworks. Fire, discharge, set off, explode, bring into, or possess any rocket, firecracker, torpedo, missile or any other fireworks or type of fireworks, or any substance of an explosive nature within any park.

(6) Knives, hatchets, and axes. Possess any type of knife, hatchet, or ax unless engaged in an appropriate use as more particularly set forth in the rules and regulations.

(7) Contraband. All game, animals, fowl, birds, fish and other aquatic life, hunted, killed, taken, destroyed, bought, sold, bartered, or had in possession, contrary to any of the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be contraband, shall be subject to seizure and confiscation and shall be turned over to the Pennsylvania Game Commission or the Pennsylvania Fish Commission with the responsible person to face further legal action as deemed necessary by an officer of the Pennsylvania Game Comrnission, the Pennsylvania Fish Commission and/or the City of Lancaster. Any weapon or object carried (carrying of guns only permitted in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania law) or used by any person in violation of this chapter and the rules and regulations may be seized by the appropriate authority or its agents and disposed of in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

(8) Camping. Camp in any park at any time unless granted a permit and unless authorized pursuant to the rules and regulations.

(9) Golf and golfing. Drive, putt, practice or play golf in any manner unless granted a permit to do so pursuant to the rules and regulations.

(10) Horseshoes. Play horseshoes or erect horseshoe facilities in any area other than those courts provided for that purpose unless granted a permit to do so pursuant to the rules and regulations.

(11) Game and gaming equipment. Participate in any games or activities in any area that will unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety, and recreational enjoyment of others. No person shall erect any equipment that requires digging for installation nor shall any equipment that requires pipe standards of more than 1/2 inch in diameter be erected in any area unless granted a permit pursuant to the rules and regulations.

(12) Bicycling, roller skating, roller blading, skateboarding, sledding, skiing and tobogganing. Bicycling, roller skating, roller blading, skateboarding, sledding, skiing or tobogganing in any park unless specified facilities or areas are provided or designated for the same, in which case, only in the areas so designated.

(13) Nature study areas and trails. Use any nature study areas or trail for any activity other than hiking, nature photography, or the study of plants, animals or aquatic life.

(14) Picnicking.

(a) Picnic or eat in any place other than those designated for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any and all directions given to achieve this end.

(b) With respect to picnic areas, violate the rules and regulations that govern use of individual fireplaces, fire ranges, grills and tables provided for such purposes and follow generally the rule of "first come, first served," except for those group facilities that have been reserved through a permit.

(c) Any person using a pavilion which has not been reserved by a permit must provide the same information as those who paid to reserve the pavilion where requested by any City agent.

(d) No picnickers shall leave the picnic area before the fire or hot coals are completely extinguished and before all trash in the nature of boxes, papers, cans, bottles, garbage, and other refuse are placed in the disposal receptacles where provided. If no such trash receptacles are available, then all refuse and trash shall be carried out of the park by the picnicker to be properly disposed of elsewhere.

(e) No person shall move any tables from any area without the authorization of the Director of Public Works or his or her designated agents. No person shall place on any table any cooking device whether operated by gas, electric, chemicals or charcoal for the purpose of cooking or providing heat, nor shall any person staple, nail or screw any table covering to any table.

(f) No person shall attach in any manner any type of electrical or any other device for the purpose of audio or visual assistance or cooking or heating devices to any pier, rafters, or any other supports or the outside edge of any roofline of any building or structure without a permit therefore. No person shall use any electrical devices which exceed the capabilities of the power supply to support them.

(g) No person shall use any portion of any picnic areas or any of the buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other persons, except when such areas or facilities are reserved through a permit, nor shall any person use such area or facilities under general conditions for an unreasonable length of time if the facilities are crowded.

(15) Balloons, airplanes, and parachutes. Make any ascent in any balloon or airplane or make any descent in or from any balloon, airplane, or parachute in any park. Further, no person shall place a hot air balloon on the grounds of any park for any purpose unless authorized to do so by permit issued in accordance with the rules and regulations.

(16) Reserved facilities. Use reserved facilities in any manner which may deviate from the following rules governing such facilities:

(a) No grant of permission to use park or park facilities shall carry with it the right to exclude City staff, including members of the Department of Public Works, the Bureau of Parks, or their representatives from the property or facilities of any park or other property when they are on official business. Any member of these City agencies, or any of their representatives, shall have full and free access at all times to any part of any property or facility when on official business or when such access does not infringe upon the privileges of those people already using said facilities. The City will not devest itself of right to exclusive control over the property or facilities of any park at any time.

(b) Permission to use specified property, facilities or structures does not carry with it any right to use supplies, apparatus, tools, etc., not definitively covered within the permit.

(c) Unless granted a permit, all activities shall terminate no later than sunset, except activity building hours of operation, which shall be set by the Director of Public Works.

(d) Admission fees cannot be charged unless under the auspices and control of the City.

(e) Games of chance or solicitation will not be permitted unless licensed by the state and granted a permit by the City.

(f) The party or parties reserving any property or facility shall relinquish their rights to the use of the property or facilities when deemed necessary by the City.

(g) The use of park property or facilities for City purposes shall have priority over any other application.

(h) A permittee shall be bound by the park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in any application.

C. Vehicles and parking. No person except those authorized by the City or conducting official City business shall, in any City park:

(1) Enforcement of traffic regulations. Fail to obey all park and City employees, park speed limits and other vehicle traffic control signs, and persons authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the parks and on the highways, streets, roads, other City-owned properties, and other regulations as may be issued subsequently.

(2) Operations. Drive any vehicle or horse-drawn carriage on any area except the paved roads, or parking area, or such other areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary roads or parking areas by the City.

(3) Vehicular Code. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Act 81, 17 June, 1976, Title 75, as amended from time to time, is hereby declared to be in effect in all City parks, on all City roads therein, and on all City-owned properties, with like effect as though set forth herein full, and the traffic rules and regulations set forth herein are in addition to and supplement the Vehicle Code.

D. Preservation of property, natural resources, and wildlife. No person except those authorized by the City or conducting official City business shall, in any City park, do any of the following:

(1) Hunting/damaging animals. Hunt for, shoot at, chase, catch or intentionally injure or kill or attempt to shoot at, chase, catch or intentionally injure or kill with or without dogs, any bird or animal.

(2) Shrubs and flowers. Break, cut, deface, disturb, injure or take any flower, fruit, plant, tree, shrub, bench, building, fence, monuments or other structures, apparatus or property.

(3) Disturbance of animals. Disturb any fish, bird, or animal in any place.

E. Merchandising, advertising and signs.

(1) Vending and peddling. Expose or offer for sale or any trade any article, thing or service, or any person station or any place stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale, trade or display of any such article, thing or service except when a permit is issued for such purposes or except as allowed by the rules and regulations.

(2) Advertising. Announce, advertise, or call public attention to in any matter, any article, thing or service for sale, trade or hire except when a permit is issued for such purpose or in accordance with the rules and regulations.

(3) Signs. Paste, tie, glue, tack, post, fasten, paint, write, draw, carve, or otherwise affix a placard, bill, notice, advertisement, sign, or any inscription whatever upon a structure, tree, stone, fence, building, property, or thing or enclosure within any park, or on highways or roads adjacent to or running through any park except as allowed and authorized by permit or rule and regulation or the rules and regulations; it being understood that the City of Lancaster may place informational or other signs as it deems appropriate within such areas.

§ 210-7 Group activity and exclusive use.

A. Meeting and parades. No person shall participate in and/or organize public meetings or parades within any park, unless pursuant to a permit issued by the Director of Public Works, or in accordance with the terms and provisions of the rules and regulations.

B. Picnics. Picnics for over 25 persons are allowed in only locations provided for such purpose. Any individual or group wishing to hold such a picnic shall obtain permits for the location desired.

C. Event or gatherings. No individual or entity shall organize or participate in an event or gathering without having first obtained a permit for the same.

D. Park reservation. Any individual, group or entity desiring to reserve a park or any portion of a park for exclusive use, shall submit an application for a permit to the Director of Public Works or any individual, organization or commission serving as the Director of Public Work's agent include but not be limited to, the Long's Park Commission, Lancaster Recreation Commission, and Lancaster Park Commission.

§ 210-8 Municipal uses.

A. City use. All parks may be utilized at any time by the City of Lancaster under direction of the Director of Public Works. Any and all such municipal uses of the City of Lancaster shall supersede the right of any individual or group to use of the park.

B. City employee and agents. Employees, contractors and agents of the City of Lancaster, and, in particular, the Department of Public Works, have authority to take actions and utilize parks for purposes that might otherwise be prohibited by this chapter or the rules and regulations provided that they are doing so in their official capacity on behalf of the City.

C. Lancaster Recreation Commission. In addition to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, the use of parks may be designated from time to time to be under the supervision of the Lancaster Recreation Commission. In each such case, the use of such parks under the supervision of the Lancaster Recreation Commission shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Lancaster Recreation Commission. The Lancaster Recreation Commission may allow programming or activities that are otherwise prohibited hereunder provided such programming or activity have been authorized and approved in writing by the Mayor.

D. Lancaster Park Commission. In addition to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, the use of parks may be designated from time to time to be under the supervision of the Lancaster Park Commission. In each such case, the use of such parks shall be under the supervision of the Lancaster Park Commission, and shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Lancaster Park Commission. The Lancaster Park Commission may allow programming or activities that are otherwise prohibited hereunder provided such programming or activity have been authorized and approved in writing by the Mayor.

E. Long's Park Commission. Notwithstanding the provisions hereof, exclusive use of areas within Long's Park and any use of Long's Park are governed, in addition to the provisions of this chapter, by the rules and regulations of the Long's Park Commission. To the extent any conflict exists between the rules and regulations of the Long's Park Commission, this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Long's Park Commission shall control.

§ 210-9 Operational matters; permits, fees; rules and regulations.

A. Permits.

(1) Applications. A person seeking issuance of any permit required hereunder must file application with the Bureau of Parks and Public Property. In addition to any requirements for a permit set forth in this chapter or in the rules and regulations, permits are required for the following activities:

(a) Musical and theatrical performances; and

(b) The use of voice and musical and sound amplification devices, such as public address systems, loudspeakers and amplifiers; and

(c) Organized instruction, exhibitions, competitions, demonstrations or special events open to the general public; and

(d) The operation of remote-controlled (radio controlled/radio frequency transmitted RC/ RF) or tethered boats and planes.

(2) Standards for issuance. A pennit will be issued hereunder when it is found:

(a) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract the general public use and enjoyment of the park;

(b) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation;

(c) That the proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;

(d) That the proposed activity will not entail unusual or burdensome expenses or police operation (the City reserves the right to be reimbursed for City expenses and/or police operation for all non-City activity);

(e) The area of the park desired has not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application;

(f) The proposed activity conforms with all federal, state and local laws and codes including, but not limited to, laws concerning use of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, prostitution, illegal gambling and public disturbance;

(g) Permits shall not be issued for the use of any park by any person as a political campaign headquarters;

(h) The applicant is 21 years of age or older; and

(i) That the use and permit meet all of the requirements set forth in this chapter and in the rules and regulations and only after consideration of the following:

[1] The physical condition of the park;

[2] The physical size of the park with an evaluation of the size, including determining the number of people which may be reasonably permitted to occupy the facility without endangering the ability to control crowds, respond to emergencies and related potential situations, all of which may affect the health, safety and welfare of the audience, participants or the adjacent environment and community;

[3] Prior, concurrent and future conflicting uses of the same facility including but not limited to permits issued under these guidelines;

[4] Prior, concurrent and future conflicting uses of the environment and community adjacent to the facility;

[5] The effect of noise levels on the surrounding neighborhood and other persons in the same facility; and

[6] Such other matters as may be established by the Director from time to time through the promulgation of the rules and regulations.

B. Effect of permit. Any person or entity holding a permit shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in the permit.

C. Liability of a permit holder. The person, or persons or entity to which the permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage, or injuries sustained by any person by whatever reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such permits shall have been issued.

D. Revocation. The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon finding a violation of any rule, or upon good cause shown. City police officers are also vested with the same authority. No refunds will be issued due to a failure to use a park permit or because of a revocation of a permit by the Director of Public Works or a City police officer.

E. Permit fees. Fees for permits issued hereunder shall be established from time to time by resolution of City Council.

F. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by an act or decision of the Director of Public Works or his designee, including the Bureau of Parks and Public Property, may appeal, in writing, within 10 days thereafter, to the Mayor. While a decision is pending action by the Mayor, the act or decision of the Director of Public Works or any agent of the Director of Public Works shall remain in full force and effect.

§ 210-10 Enforcement, authority and penalties.

A. Enforcement powers.

(1) Individuals designated by the Director of Public Works have full power and authority to enforce this chapter. Additionally, the Animal Law Enforcement Officer and all City police officers may enforce any and all provisions of this chapter in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania law and ordinances of the City of Lancaster. For purposes hereof, animal law enforcement officers and designated officials of the Department of Public Works, in the performance of their duties under the provisions of this chapter, shall have the powers and authorities of a police officer, other than the power of arrest, as conferred by law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

B. Violations and penalties. Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall upon conviction, be fined not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each offense, together with the cost of prosecution, and in default of payment thereof may be imprisoned for not more than 90 days. All fines and other money proposed are collected under the provisions of this chapter and shall be paid into the City Treasury.