[Adopted 10-11-1977 by Ord. No. 559]
Permits for special events in parks shall be
obtained by application to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
in accordance with the following procedure:
A. A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall
file an application with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
stating:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name and address of the person, persons, corporation
or association 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
is desired.
(5) Any other information which the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination
as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
B. Issuance of a use permit by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee 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 or police operation by the township.
(5) That the facilities desired have not been reserved
for other use at the date and hour requested in the application.
C. Appeal.
(1) Within five days after the receipt of an application,
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall apprise an applicant,
in writing, that the application has been approved or of its reasons
for refusing a permit, and any aggrieved person shall have the right
to appeal to the Township Council by serving written notice thereof
on the Township Clerk within five days of said refusal. The failure
of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to render a decision
within five days shall constitute a denial of the application.
(2) A copy of said notice of appeal shall also be served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee within five days of said refusal, and said Committee shall immediately forward the application and the reasons for its refusal to the Township Council which shall consider the application under the standards set forth under Subsection
B hereof at a public hearing. The Council may sustain, overrule or modify the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee's decision within 15 days of the receipt of the appeal by the Township Clerk. The decision of the Township Council shall be final.
D. A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations
and 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
whatever by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom
such permit shall have been issued. The township 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.
F. Revocation. The township shall have the authority
to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance
or upon other good cause shown.
No owner or driver shall cause or permit his
vehicle to stand outside of designated parking spaces, except for
a reasonable time to take up or discharge passengers or equipment.
No motor vehicle shall be parked in said areas from 1/2 hour after
sunset until sunrise, except as otherwise permitted.
[Amended 6-28-2005 by Ord. No. 1609; 12-13-2016 by Ord. No. 1951-2016]
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto,
shall, upon conviction, be subject to the replacement, repair or restoration
of any damaged park property or shall be subject to a fine of not
more than $2,000, imprisonment for not more than 90 days and/or a
period of community service for not more than 90 days, or both replacement,
repair or restoration and a fine, imprisonment or community service,
for each offense.