Section
10-2.01 Purpose and intent
10-2.02 Definitions
10-2.03 Authority of city personnel and peace officers
10-2.04 Authority in special circumstances
10-2.05 Posted regulations
10-2.06 Supplemental rules and regulations
10-2.07 Application reservations/permit
10-2.08 Parks/recreation facilities regulations
10-2.09 Animals
10-2.10 Disposing of refuse
10-2.11 Vandalism
10-2.12 Overnight/camping
10-2.13 Vehicle/trailer parking
10-2.14 Lakes, ponds, and fountains
10-2.15 Skateboard park regulations
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide rules and regulations regarding the use of city parks and recreation facilities, for protection of the public health and safety, for general welfare of the residents of the city and users of parks, open space, public rights-of-way and recreation facilities. These rules and regulations are necessary to insure that the parks and recreation facilities are maintained in a manner consistent with the broadest use thereof by the residents of the city. Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this chapter apply to any city park, open space and recreation facility.
(Ord. 915-C-S, passed 2-27-96)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY. The City of Antioch.
DAYLIGHT. Any time from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
DIRECTOR. The Director or his/her designee of Parks, Leisure and Community Services of the city.
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY. Any public park, trail, pathway, playground, athletic field, recreation center or recreation area, which is owned, leased by, or under the control of the city, whether or not such facility is improved or unimproved and whether or not such facility is located within or outside the territorial limits of the city.
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR. A permit issued by the city's Department of Parks, Leisure and Community Services, which shall contain the following information: The name of the person or organization to whom the permit is issued; the name of the park or recreation facility and/or the identification of the activity to which the permit applies; the effective date(s) and times of the permit; and such other administrative information as may be necessary.
(Ord. 915-C-S, passed 2-27-96)
(A) Authority is hereby given to the City Manager, the Director of Parks, Leisure and Community Services and to any of the Department of Parks, Leisure and Community Services attendants employed in such parks or recreation areas, in their discretion, to evict and remove from such public parks or recreation areas or buildings any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any other law, ordinance or rule that may be in effect now or may hereafter be passed or adopted for the regulation and government of public parks or recreation areas. Any peace officer enforcing any such law, ordinance or regulation shall be authorized, in lieu of arresting or citing any violator, in his or her discretion to evict and remove such violator.
(B) No person being evicted or removed pursuant to the authority of division (A) shall refuse to leave as ordered, nor shall any person who has been so evicted or removed, return, during the calendar day in which he was evicted, to the same park, recreation area or building, unless specifically permitted to do so by the person who evicted him/her, or by the City Manager or the Director of Parks, Leisure and Community Services.
(Ord. 915-C-S, passed 2-27-96)
(A) In an emergency, or when the City Manager, Chief of Police or the Director of Parks, Leisure and Community Services (or a duly approved representative of any such official) has determined that the public interest or public health, or public morals, or public safety demands such action, any park, square, avenue, grounds or recreation center or any part or portion thereof, may be closed to the public, and all persons may be banned therefor until such emergency or other reason upon which such determination of the City Manager, Chief of Police, or the Director of Parks, Leisure and Community Services, is based has ceased, whereafter the park, square, avenue, grounds or recreation center or part or portion thereof so closed shall again be reopened to the public.
(B) The Director may establish temporary rules and regulations from time to time as necessary for the proper administration and regulation of conduct in the city's park and recreation areas. Such temporary regulations shall be made when emergencies or other circumstances require immediate action. Any such temporary rules or regulations shall be posted in or near the entranceway in each park or recreation area and all persons using the facilities shall comply therewith. Such temporary rules shall be referred to the City Council at the earliest opportunity and may become permanent if confirmed by the City Council.
(Ord. 915-C-S, passed 2-27-96)
No person shall engage in any activity in any park violating regulations the Director has caused to be posted, prohibiting certain activities in certain areas, or otherwise controlling conduct. All persons shall obey any lawful order by an employee of the Parks, Leisure and Community Services Department made pursuant to the rules and regulations of this chapter.
(Ord. 915-C-S, passed 2-27-96)
The City Council, by resolution, may establish supplemental rules and regulations that from time to time may be required or necessary for the proper administration and regulation of conduct in the city's parks and recreation areas.
(Ord. 915-C-S, passed 2-27-96)
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