(A) Adoption. The Commission may by resolution adopt, and from time to time amend, rules and regulations governing public parks. It is unlawful to violate such rules and regulations as are conspicuously sign-posted in the parks.
(B) Hours. It is unlawful for any person to park, be in or remain in, or leave any vehicle in any park between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. of the day following; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to those vehicles or persons involved in organized activities which are authorized by permit issued by the city to remain in a park, nor to any vehicle that is camping in the designated camping area.
(C) Erection of structure. It is unlawful for any person to construct or erect or bring into any park any building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary in character; or run or string any public service utility into, upon or across the lands, except upon special written permit issued hereunder.
(D) Trapping. It is unlawful for any person to set, lay, prepare or have in his or her possession any trap, snare, artificial light, net, bird line or any contrivance whatever for the purpose of catching, trapping, injuring or killing any animal in any park except upon the written authorization of the City Administrator.
(E) Sale of articles. It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale for personal gain, any article or thing whatsoever in any park or parkway; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to the sales of refreshments or other articles by the city, its agents, its duly licensed concessionaires or persons selling under its written direction.
(F) Launching of boats. The launching of boats within any park shall be limited to those areas which are expressly marked and designated for the purpose by the Commission by resolution, and shall otherwise be prohibited. Areas so designated shall be posted and marked by the Public Works Department with appropriate signs.
(G) Traffic prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to drive a self-propelled or motorized vehicle, except an electrically propelled wheelchair, in any park, playground, recreational area or athletic field owned or maintained by the city, except upon a street or other public thoroughfare therein; provided, that this division (G) shall not apply to construction or maintenance equipment operated by, or under a contract with, the city and within the scope of the operation or contract.
(H) Pets and animals. It is unlawful for any person to take any animal upon any park property, park waters or upon any skating rink or in any building, unless the animal is caged or kept on a leash, or in the direct control of its owner.
(Ord. 113, passed 3-11-2014) Penalty, see § 10.99