A. Rules Enumerated: For the purpose of this chapter, the term "park" shall refer to any Latah County park or trail as defined in section 6-1-1 of this chapter.
1. Firearms: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearms or other projectile firing devices within the limits of any Latah County park, except in the lawful defense of persons or property. This subsection shall not apply to peace officers in the discharge of their duties. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
2. Motor Vehicle Operation: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, tractors, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, as defined in Idaho Code title 49, chapter 1, as well as gas powered bicycles and scooters, within the limits of any Latah County park. This section does not apply to the operation of motor vehicles or gas powered bicycles and scooters upon established public roads and parking areas within the limits of any Latah County park. This section shall also not apply to police vehicles or other emergency vehicles, persons authorized in writing by the Parks and Recreation Director to perform necessary maintenance or protection of the parks, or persons specifically authorized in writing by the Board of Commissioners to operate motor vehicles for agricultural access to neighboring properties. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
3. Camping: It shall be unlawful for any person to camp or park overnight in any Latah County park, except in designated camping areas or by permission of the Parks and Recreation Director. In any area designated for camping, it shall be unlawful for any person to remain in a camping area for longer than fourteen (14) days within a twenty eight (28) day period. This subsection shall also apply to recreational vehicles (RVs). Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
4. Wood/Plant Cutting And Removal: It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, injure, dig, or remove any crops, plants, trees, shrubs, grasses, logs, or fuel wood from Latah County parks, including County controlled property or public easements under County control, unless written permission is first obtained from the Parks and Recreation Director. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
5. Hours Of Operation: Hours of operation for Latah County parks shall be established by resolution. It shall be unlawful for any person to be present in or make use of any Latah County park at a time other than during operating hours, except in designated camping areas or as permitted by the Parks and Recreation Director. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
6. Speed Limit: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle, as defined in subsection A2 of this section, at a speed greater than fifteen (15) miles per hour within the limits of any Latah County park. Trail users are expected to act responsibly and courteously, and not to exceed a safe and prudent speed. It is prohibited for cyclists, scooter riders, skateboarders, and roller skaters to use the trails at such a speed as to endanger or injure other users. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
7. Fires: It shall be unlawful for any person to start a fire in any Latah County park, except in metal, concrete, or other designated fireplace areas provided for that purpose by the County, or during periods when all fires are prohibited due to extreme fire hazard as determined by the Latah County Board of County Commissioners. All permitted fires must be kept under control at all times and must be extinguished before the site is left unattended. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
8. Fireworks: It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or use fireworks of any kind within the limits of any Latah County park, except with written permission granted by the Latah County Board of Commissioners. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
9. Paintballs: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a paintball gun within the limits of any Latah County park. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor.
10. Golf Balls: It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or otherwise hit golf balls within the limits of any Latah County park, unless written permission is first obtained from the Parks and Recreation Director. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
11. Amplified Sound: It shall be unlawful for any person to use any device to produce amplified sound within the limits of any Latah County park, unless written permission is first obtained from the Parks and Recreation Director. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
12. Litter: It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, leave, or place any debris, paper, litter, glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, hooks, cans, barbed wire, boards, trash, garbage, lighted material, or other waste substances within the limits of any Latah County park other than in designated containers. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
13. Animals On Leash; Pet Cleanup Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to allow or let a dog or other animal to run or remain at large within any Latah County park. Dogs and other animals must be contained or kept on a leash of no more than ten feet (10') in length. Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for any person to allow an animal in that person's possession to discharge the animal's solid excrement on Latah County park property, unless such person immediately removes and cleans up the animal's solid excrement from the property. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
14. Equestrian Activities: Horses are not allowed within the limits of any Latah County park, except by written permission from the Parks and Recreation Director. Violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
B. Additional Regulations: In addition to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Board of Commissioners of Latah County may adopt, by resolution, rules regarding the administration, maintenance, operation, and regulation of Latah County parks. (Ord. 343, 8-1-2016)