The purpose of this chapter is to establish
rules and regulations for the protection, care and control of the
public parks, playgrounds and recreation areas in the City of Clifton;
to regulate the conduct of persons on or within such parks, playgrounds
and recreation areas or using the facilities thereof; and to provide
penalties for the violation of its provisions.
While in a public park or recreation area, all
persons shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and
in particular no person shall:
A. Bring alcoholic beverages or drink same at any time,
nor shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating liquor
in a park.
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 City of Clifton, 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 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.
D. Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether
public or private.
E. Drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches,
burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable materials
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, participate in or abet any game of chance,
except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated
by the City of Clifton.
H. Go onto 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, fail to produce and exhibit any permit
from the City of Clifton 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 interfere unreasonably 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 City of Clifton.
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.
Permits for special events in parks shall be
obtained by application to the City of Clifton in accordance with
the following procedures:
A. A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall
file an application with City of Clifton stating:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name and address of the person(s), corporation(s)
or association(s) sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4) The park or portion thereof for which such permit
desired.
(5) Any other information which the City of Clifton shall
find reasonably necessary for a fair determination as to whether a
permit should be issued hereunder.
B. Standards for issuance of a use permit by the City
of Clifton shall include the following findings:
(1) That the proposed activity or use of the park will
not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public
enjoyment of the park.
(2) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare,
safety and recreation.
(3) That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably
anticipated will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4) That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary
or burdensome expense of police operation by the City of Clifton.
(5) That the facilities desired have not been reserved
for other use at the date and hour requested in the application.
C. The City of Clifton shall apprise an applicant in
writing of its reasons for refusing a permit, and an aggrieved person
shall have the right to appeal to the City of Clifton by serving written
notice thereof on the City Clerk within five days of said refusal.
D. A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations
and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted
in said permits.
E. The person or persons to whom the permit is issued
shall be liable for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person
by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such
permit shall have been issued. The City of Clifton shall have the
right to require any permittee to submit evidence of liability insurance
covering injuries to members of the general public arising out of
such permitted activities in such amounts as may be from time to time
determined prior to the commencement of any activity or issuance of
any permit, as well as any other insurance or indemnification as determined
by the City of Clifton.
F. Permits shall be required for all organized play to
take place on any ballfields, tennis courts, basketball courts or
any other recreational areas under the control of the City of Clifton.
Unauthorized individuals utilizing the aforesaid areas during hours
when permits have been issued by the City of Clifton are subject to
removal.
[Added 10-4-1994 by Ord. No. 5701-94]
G. Revocation. The City of Clifton shall have the authority
to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance
or upon good cause shown.
The City of Clifton reserves the right, with
respect to any or all of the public park and recreation areas and
any facilities located therein, to enter into any agreement with the
Board of Education of the City of Clifton concerning the control and
use thereof and, anything contained in this chapter to the contrary
notwithstanding, any use of said premises or said facilities by the
Board of Education pursuant to any agreement with the City of Clifton
or hereafter entered into shall be exempt from the terms of this chapter.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this chapter 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
$500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.