[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Henrietta 6-19-1974. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 16.
Dogs — See Ch. 79.
Noise — See Ch. 168.
Smoking — See Ch. 227.
Snowmobiles — See Ch. 230.
Trees — See Ch. 261.
Motor-driven vehicles — See Ch. 277.
This chapter shall be known as the "Henrietta Parks Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter shall be to preserve the public peace and good order in the areas owned by the Town of Henrietta and operated as public parks and to contribute to the safety and enjoyment of the users of the park lands by regulating the hours of use and the use of motorized vehicles and by prohibiting certain activities inimical to customary park recreation uses.
[Amended 6-3-1987]
Town parks will be open to the general public at such hours as shall be set from time to time by the Town Board each day and otherwise will be closed. During the hours that the parks are closed, entrance to or occupancy of any park area is prohibited, except by issuance of a permit by the Director of Parks and Facilities or his designated agent.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Throughout this chapter, references to the "Director of Buildings and Grounds" were amended to read "Director of Parks and Facilities" 6-20-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001.
The following acts are prohibited, and no person shall:
A. 
Operate any motorized vehicle, such as automobiles, motorcycles, minibikes, snowmobiles and the like, within the area of park lands; provided, however, that the operation of licensed vehicles for the transporting of the public to and from the park lands is permitted on all improved roadways, and the parking of such vehicles is also permitted within designated parking areas.
B. 
Hunt, trap or discharge any firearm, spring gun or air gun within the area of park lands.
C. 
Injure, deface or disturb any part of the park or any building, sign, equipment or other property therein or remove, injure or destroy any tree, flower, shrub, rock or other mineral therein.
D. 
Set fire or assist another to set fire to any timber, trees, shrubs, grass, leaves, growth or any other combustible material or suffer any fire upon other land to extend onto any part of the park. Fires within town fireplaces and portable grills are permitted within designated areas of the park but must be completely extinguished after use.
E. 
Throw, cast, lay, drop, discharge, deposit, bring into or leave in any part of the park any garbage, sewage, refuse, waste or other obnoxious material, except in receptacles provided for such purpose.
F. 
Drive or propel or cause to be driven or propelled along or over any road within the park any vehicle at a greater rate of speed than 20 miles per hour.
G. 
Use unreasonably loud or obscene language with the intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm or interfere with any officer of the town, county or state in the performance of his duty.
H. 
Unauthorized removal or destruction of vegetation, including flowers, trees, or other plants in Town parks, including vegetation which has been planted, actively maintained, that is mature and/or that is otherwise intended to be preserved for the enjoyment of the public. However, removal or picking of dandelions, clover or other wildflowers that are naturally growing on the grassy/lawn areas of parkland shall not be prohibited.
[Added 4-28-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
I. 
Removal or destruction of vegetation which comprise New York Protected Native Plants.
[Added 4-28-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
J. 
Have any pet, domestic animal, farm animal or other animal unrestrained in a Town park (except with respect to service animals, but only if it would interfere with their service). Restraints include by leash, by rein, by crate, or by a pen sufficient to contain the animal. The owner or handler of the animal is responsible for cleaning up and disposing of any waste, droppings or other mess made by the animal. However, in Tinker Park, no pets shall be permitted at all (except for service animals), even if restrained.
[Added 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
K. 
Launch, ignite, or otherwise cause to explode any incendiary or explosive device, including fireworks, without a permit to do so from the Town.
[Added 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
L. 
Brandish, wield, or otherwise utilize any knife, sword, firearm, or other weapon (except by law enforcement personnel). Ceremonial or costume weapons are exempt unless used in a threatening manner.
[Added 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
M. 
No glass bottles may be used to carry or consume beverages within Town parks.
[Added 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
N. 
Tents, inflatables, bounce houses, and other such items and structures are prohibited in Town parks without a permit from the Town.
[Added 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
O. 
Fund-raising, sales activities, or other profit-making ventures are prohibited in Town parks without a permit from the Town.
[Added 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
[Added 2-4-1981; amended 6-3-1987; 12-22-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021]
The use and consumption of alcoholic beverages, cannabis edibles, and controlled substances in Town parks shall be governed by the following conditions:
A. 
There shall be no consumption of alcoholic beverages, cannabis, or controlled substances (except those controlled substances which are legally prescribed to the user and which are not consumed via smoking) in Town parks, except as expressly permitted herein. This prohibition extends to all areas in a Town park, including but not limited to on any street, parking lot, or public right-of-way within any Town park. Further, this prohibition extends to use while within a vehicle in a Town park.
B. 
No alcoholic beverages, cannabis products, or other controlled substances shall be sold, distributed, or dispensed from any location within a Town park other than as expressly permitted via a special event permit from the Town and in accord with all other laws. The sale, distribution, dispensing, and/or consumption associated with such permitted event may then only take place in the specified area and only during the times allowed, as dictated on the special event permit. The special event permit must be prominently displayed on the premises during the sale, distribution, or dispensing event.
C. 
The use and consumption of alcoholic beverages, cannabis products, or other controlled substances is subject to all appropriate New York State laws, including prohibitions against the distribution, use, or consumption of alcohol or cannabis to or by minors.
D. 
Individual consumption of alcoholic beverages or cannabis products may take place inside park cabins or pavilions at Town parks if allowed via a valid facility rental permit obtained from the Town Recreation Department prior to the event.
E. 
Smoking of cannabis is prohibited anywhere within a Town park as part of the Town smoking prohibition, per Town Code § 227-1.
[Amended 6-3-1987]
The Director of Parks and Facilities is charged with the administration of this chapter and the posting of signs designating park lands and park regulations.
[Amended 6-3-1987]
A. 
The Director of Parks and Facilities, or deputies duly appointed by said Director, and members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department or other peace officers shall, in connection with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B. 
Ejection. The Director of Parks and Facilities, or deputies duly appointed by said Director, and members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department or other peace officers shall have the authority to eject from park lands any person acting in violation of this chapter.
[Amended 2-4-1981; 6-20-2001 by L.L. No. 3-2001]
A. 
Failure to comply with this chapter shall constitute a violation, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine in the minimum amount of $100, up to a maximum amount of $250. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
[Amended 9-27-2023 by L.L. No. 9-2023]
B. 
In addition to other remedies the Town Board may also enforce obedience to this chapter by injunction.