A. Hours: It is unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle, use any equipment, facilities, accessories, or appliances for camping purposes, sleeping, or preparing meals, in Ward Newcomb Memorial Park between ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M., or at the Dalton Gardens Riding Arena from sunset to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. Special exceptions to this prohibition may be granted by express authority of the City Council when the use or activity is of general community benefit or of particular benefit to the City. Approval of any such exception shall be evidenced by a permit or letter of authorization to that effect which shall be exhibited to any peace officer or employee of the City upon request. Appeal of any denial of such a request may be made to the City Council.
B. Alcoholic Beverages:
1. It is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession open containers or receptacles of beer, intoxicating liquor or wine, or to consume such beverages on the grounds, buildings or thoroughfares or within a motor vehicle moving or parked within any City park or upon other premises owned or subject to exclusive management by the City of Dalton Gardens, except as otherwise authorized by a permit approved by an authorized representative of the City to dispense and consume alcoholic beverages in designated City park areas or other designated public places. Such permit may place reasonable restrictions on the time, location and other parameters. The permit issued by the City shall be posted at the site at all times during the event where alcohol is permitted. Such permit is granted only so long as the conduct engaged in at the site, and in the park generally, conforms to standards which do not cause inconvenience to or disturb the peace of others. The authorization for use of alcohol may be revoked by a peace officer or by an employee of the City for cause, in which case such permission shall be deemed terminated immediately and the consumption and possession of alcohol shall be concluded upon order of said peace officer or City employee. Consumption, possession of open containers and/or dispensing of alcohol may be further restricted or prohibited in any park or public place by posting signs providing notice of such restriction.
2. Requests for such permits shall be on a form provided by the City and shall be applied for at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. The City Council shall hear any appeals regarding the issuance or denial of permits as authorized by this section or contesting limitations on such permits. The Council may establish fees for such permits by resolution.
3. The City shall not be required to obtain a permit for City functions in the park.
C. Animals In Parks: Animals are generally prohibited at the Ward Newcomb Memorial Park, located at 6360 N. 4th Street. Dogs may be permitted in designated areas for special events with special permission from the City Council.
At the Dalton Gardens Riding Arena, located at 7344 N. 16th Street, dogs are allowed, provided they are on a leash at all times.
D. Damaging Or Destroying Public Property: It is unlawful for any person to willfully damage, mutilate or destroy any bench, trash can, playground equipment, tree, shrub or any other improvement or fixture on any City owned, leased or maintained natural area, park, playground or play field.
(Ord. 255, 8-23-2018; Ord. 260, 7-11-2019)
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