[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Franklin 5-27-2003 by Ord. No. 9-2003.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 81.
Animals — See Ch. 86.
Boats and boating — See Ch.
92.
Municipal buildings and grounds — See Ch. 180.
Fees — See Ch. 119.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Ch. 196, Parks and Recreation, Art. I, Franklin Pond, derived
from Sec. 3-16 of the 1975 Code (Ord. No. 13-87), as amended 5-9-2000
by Ord. No. 5-2000.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term "Borough"
specifically includes the Recreation Commission. The following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any property owned or leased to the Borough of Franklin that
is used for open space and recreation purposes and that is open to
the public either without charge or on a fee basis. The term includes,
but is not limited to, playgrounds, parks, ball fields and any paths,
roadways, sidewalks and parking areas therein and adjacent thereto.
The appointed members and employees of the Borough of Franklin
Board of Recreation Commissioners.[1]
Recreation areas within the Borough of Franklin
shall be open for use between the hours of sunrise and sunset only.
However, in the event a program or event is sponsored or approved
by the Borough, including events for which a Borough permit has been
issued, the hours of operation shall be as determined by the Borough.
A.
Any section of a recreation area may be closed, either
partially or entirely, by the Mayor and Council, Recreation Commission,
Public Works Committee Director or the Chief of Police, for any interval
of time, when it is necessary or prudent.
[Amended 3-8-2016 by Ord.
No. 6-2016]
B.
In the event a permit holder fails to comply with
an authorized closure notice, the permit shall be automatically deemed
void for the remainder of the term of the permit.
Use of recreation areas shall be subject to
the rules and regulations approved by the Recreation Commission as
ratified by the Mayor and Council. (Exhibit A).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
No person shall do any of the following on any
Borough-owned property, including but not limited to recreation areas:
A.
Construct or erect any building or structure of any
kind, whether permanent or temporary, or construct or locate any public
utility upon or across any municipal property except upon the written
approval of the Recreation Commission and Mayor and Council.
B.
No improvements, maintenance or structural changes
shall be made to any recreation area by an organization/persons at
any time without prior written approval by the Recreation Commission
and Borough Council (excluding pregame set-ups and lining of the fields.)
C.
All requests for improvements, maintenance or structural
changes must be made in writing and submitted to the Recreation Commission
no later than two months before they are to be performed. Depending
upon the extent of the work requested, such requests shall also be
subject to approval by the Recreation Commission, Borough Council
and Planning Board, Construction permits and inspections will be required.
D.
The Recreation Commission or the Mayor and Council
may invalidate and rescind permits if field repairs or adjustments
are attempted without prior written consent of the Recreation Commission,
with the exception of emergency repairs by the Department of Public
Works.
A.
Enforcement of this chapter, as well as the rules
and regulations, shall be by the Police Department.
