[Amended 8-20-2007 by Ord. No. 07-08; 2-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Parks and
Community Trails Ordinance." Whenever, in this chapter, the term "park"
is used, it shall be deemed to be any municipality-owned park or playground.
Whenever, in this chapter, the term "trail" is used, it shall be deemed
to be any municipality-owned or managed trail.
[Amended 8-20-2007 by L.L. No. 07-08]
A. No person or persons shall be allowed in a park or
on a trail except between dawn and dusk unless a permit has been obtained
from the Township.
B. No person shall deface, destroy or remove any public
signs, notices, equipment or other property of a park or trail.
C. No hunting is allowed within a park or on a trail; no person shall
injure or kill any wildlife within a park or on a trail.
[Amended 2-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03]
D. Alcohol and tobacco prohibited.
[Amended 6-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04]
(1) Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in a park or on
a trail is prohibited.
(a) Alcoholic beverages may be permitted at private rental events at
the Barn at Upland Farm if a contractual agreement is approved and
a permit is issued by the Township staff.
[Added 3-21-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-01]
(b) Alcoholic beverages may be permitted at Township-sponsored events
with approval of the Board of Supervisors.
[Added 3-21-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-01]
(2) No person shall smoke or use tobacco products in any portion of Township
parks, recreation facilities, or Township-owned trails. This prohibition
covers all smoking methods, including but not limited to the use of
electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes) and hookah-smoked
products.
E. No gambling or any obscene or indecent act, or any
abusive, threatening, indecent or profane language or any conduct
that may annoy others, shall be allowed in a park or on a trail.
F. No parking shall be allowed in any portion of a park
or trail except in spaces specifically set aside and marked for parking
purposes.
G. No person shall operate or cause to operate any vehicle
in any portion of Township parks or playgrounds in violation to any
posted traffic control devices. Furthermore, all vehicles operated
shall be in accordance with the Vehicle Code of Pennsylvania. No motorized
recreational vehicles including, but not limited to, go-carts, minibikes,
or all-terrain vehicles, shall be permitted in a park or on a trail.
Exceptions may apply for special events, provided a permit has been
obtained from the Township. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters for
handicapped use are permitted on paved trails or wherever the park
or trail is handicapped accessible.
[Amended 11-21-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-07]
H. No horses are permitted in a park or on a trail. Exceptions
may apply for special events, provided a permit has been obtained
from the Township.
I. No person shall litter within a park or on a trail.
J. No person shall light a fire or permit a fire to burn
in a park or on a trail, except in fireplaces provided for such purposes.
K. The playing of golf in the park is prohibited.
L. No dogs are allowed in a park or on a trail unless
properly restrained on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. All
dog waste is to be picked up and disposed of immediately in park or
trail trash receptacles.
M. Trail uses are encouraged to follow the recommended guidelines for Township trail usage provided in
Appendix A of this chapter.
N. The Upper Uwchlan Township Board of Supervisors may
from time to time establish additional regulations for the use of
Township parks and trails.
[Amended 2-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03]
The Township shall have general custody of all parks. The Township
Park and Recreation Board and Township Manager shall coordinate the
maintenance, repair and replacement of property and equipment and
shall ensure that the facilities are kept in a clean, sanitary condition.
Special permits for the use of the parks shall
be issued by the Township. Fees for such are established by resolution.
Applications for such permits must be completed and presented to the
Township at least five business days prior to the event. Any person
to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or
injury sustained by any person by reason of the negligence or fault
of the applicant, his servants, agents or employees.
[Amended 2-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03]
The use of the facilities, such as fields, courts, and pavilions,
is governed by registration. Applicants wishing to use such facilities
shall register with the Township.
In the event of inclement weather, poor field
conditions or other situations and circumstances, it is deemed that
no play should be allowed on the fields lest damage be done to the
grass surface. A "flag" system shall be instituted. Township personnel
or Park and Recreation representatives shall hold responsibility to
raise a "red colored" flag which shall mean no unauthorized field
play shall be allowed. The "red colored" flag shall be conspicuously
posted.