A.
No person shall make use of any public park or other
natural area for an event described below without first obtaining
a permit from the Superintendent of Public Works or his/her authorized
agent. A permit is required for events which, if not controlled or
regulated, can reasonably be expected to interfere with the use of
public property by others.
B.
When considering a permit application, the issuing
agent shall consider the following factors:
(1)
The anticipated number of participants.
(2)
Whether the activity is scheduled to occur regardless
of weather conditions.
(3)
Whether the activity would interfere with the enjoyment
of the park by others.
(4)
Whether the activity would have an impact on the surrounding
area.
(5)
Whether available utilities are suitable for the needs
of the event.
(6)
Whether there would be a potential of damage to City
property due to the anticipated use of the park.
(7)
Whether the intended use of the park is appropriate
for the size and location of the space.
C.
Insurance.
(1)
General liability insurance shall be required in an
amount to be determined by the issuing agent for activities that include
any of the following:
(2)
A security deposit may be required in cases where
the issuing agent determines that a certificate of insurance is either
not adequate or not appropriate.
D.
The Board of Public Works shall establish permit fees
and insurance requirements, including policy limits.
E.
If an application for the use of a park or natural
area is denied by the issuing agent, applicants may appeal the decision
to the Board of Public Works.
No person shall sell, vend or otherwise dispense
food or drink for pay on any park area without first obtaining a vending
permit or concession agreement from the Superintendent of Public Works
or his/her authorized agent. Fraternal, service, political and other
similar organizations may obtain permission from the Superintendent
of Public Works to hold picnics or barbecues for which a charge for
the meal may be made. However, solicitations for the sale of tickets
shall not be made of the public enjoying the use of the park or at
the entrance to the park.
No person shall operate any amusement device
on any park area without first obtaining an agreement from the Superintendent
of Public Works to operate a concession at the particular park. This
shall apply to boat rides based at any park.
No person shall drive any motorized vehicle,
except wheelchairs and scooters used for people with mobility impairments,
or ride a horse or other animal on the lawn or grass areas of any
park.
A.
Generally. No person shall launch, moor or tie any
boat from or to any parklands except in the properly designated areas
and under the existing rules pertaining to the particular park.
B.
Abandoned boats. Boats abandoned on City property
shall be delivered to the Police Department for disposition.
C.
Mooring in unauthorized areas. Boats moored in unauthorized
areas of the waters within the City limits adjacent to or on City
property shall be delivered to the Police Department for disposition.
A.
Rates and rules. The rates and rules for play at the
Newman Golf Course shall be as established by resolution of the Board
of Public Works.
B.
Opening and closing dates. The golf course shall be
open for business not earlier than April 1 nor later than November
15 or such dates as the Superintendent shall determine.
The City parks operate under a "carry-in and
carry-out" trash policy. Users of the parks are expected to remove
any materials they bring with them into the parks.
All public parks in the City of Ithaca shall
be closed to the public at 10:00 p.m. daily, with the exception of
scheduled facilities or permitted events. The Superintendent of Public
Works shall erect signs in all public parks in the City indicating
the established closing time. All public parks shall open at 5:00
a.m. Permits for exemptions to this provision shall be issued by the
Superintendent of Public Works or his/her authorized agent.
No person shall operate or cause to be operated
any snowmobile in any public park in the City of Ithaca.
