§ 90.006 PRESERVATION OF PARK PROPERTY.

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§ 90.002 VEHICLES IN PARKS.

(A) Motorized vehicles are not allowed on any trails or walking paths with the exception of authorized personnel. Authorized Town vehicles may be operated in parks for the purpose of public safety and maintenance. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle anywhere in any park, except upon the regularly established roadways; it shall be unlawful for any person to park or permit to be parked any vehicle anywhere except upon designated parking areas authorized by the Town Manager or designated official. Persons operating a licensed vehicle must possess a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit (and be accompanied by required licensed operator) to operate a vehicle on park property. Vehicles left unattended for more than 24 hours on town property, without authorization, will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Temporary housing (i.e. motor homes, RV’s, tents, house trailers) may not be parked overnight with occupants inside. Only upon the explicit written consent of the Town Manager or designated official, in it’s the discretion, may overnight camping be permitted.

(B) MOTOR VEHICLE is hereby defined to include mini-bikes, go-carts, motorbikes, golf carts, ATV’s or any other self-propelled motorized vehicle. Motorized wheelchairs and other Power-Driven-Mobility-Devices (OPMDs) are permited as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

(Ord. 00073, passed 6-28-2012; Am. Ord. 00077, passed 10-25-2012; Am. Ord. 00087, passed 3-13-2014; Am. Ord. 2015-02, passed 6-26-2015; Am. Ord. 2016-01, passed 4-7-2016; Am. Ord. 2017-06, passed 10-12-2017; Am. Ord. 2018-07, passed 5-15-2018; Am. Ord. 2020-12, passed 12-10-2020; Am. Ord. 2024-9, passed 6-13-2024)

§ 90.003 BICYCLES IN PARKS.

Cyclists shall observe all North Carolina statutes controlling or regulating the operation of bicycles, including, but not limited to the North Carolina Helmet Law, see G.S. § 20-171.6-14. All cyclists are encouraged to wear helmets and appropriate safety gear in the Town of Mills River Parks and Greenways. Bicycles shall be allowed only on designated areas and trails, and on public roadways. Use of a bicycle on sidewalks is prohibited. Bikers shall yield to pedestrians and use caustion while passing.

§ 90.004 SKATES, ROLLERBLADES, AND SKATEBOARDS.

The use of skates, rollerblades and skateboards is prohibited on park roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and court surfaces. The multi-use trail is hereby designated for non- motorized skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, bicycles and pedestrians only.

§ 90.005 ADVERTISING.

It shall be unlawful for any person to place or erect any structure, sign, bulletin board, post pole, or advertising device of any kind whatsoever in any park, or to attach any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rod, or cord to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, post, or structure within any park, except by such persons as are authorized by the Town Manager or designated official.

§ 90.006 PRESERVATION OF PARK PROPERTY.

It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, destroy, excavate, mutilate or deface any town structure, monument, planter, fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench, trees, plants, or any other property in any park. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a metal detector in any way so as to destroy, excavate, mutilate or deface any property located within any park. The placement of geocaches is prohibited. Metal detecting may be authorized in writing by the Town Manager or designated official. Any lost items recovered must be returned to the owner or given to Parks and Recreation staff to be placed in lost and found. Any persons committing any unlawful action above will be subject to applicable penalties.

§ 90.007 WEAPONS, FIREARMS AND INCENDIARY DEVICES.

(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, at any time or under any circumstances within the park to discharge, forcibly hurl, or cause to be discharged or forcibly hurled any edged weapons, including but not limited to knives, archery equipment, sling shots or other similar devices.

(B) It shall also be unlawful for any person, at any time or under any circumstances within any park or upon any park property to discharge, shoot, fire or explode, or cause to be discharged, shot, fired, or exploded any firearms, including, but not limited to air rifles, toy pistols, paintball guns, toy guns or other toy arms designed to forcibly hurl a projectile or missile. This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers when engaged in the discharge of their duties.

(C) It shall be unlawful for any person, at any time and under any circumstances, within any park or upon any park property to carry or display any weapon in violation of the law of the State of North Carolina.

(D) Open fires and consumer fireworks of any type are expressly prohibited except as specifically allowed at Town of Mills River approved events. All fires and fireworks must comply with the rules, regulations and requirements of the Henderson County Fire Marshall, National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards, and Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code.

(E) Exceptions with Town Manager or designated official’s approval include but are not limited to:

(1) Animal control devices used by professionals or park staff.

(2) Approved devices must adhere to any policies adopted by the town.

§ 90.008 ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE.

(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to allow or permit any horses, dogs or other domestic animals to run at large in the park and it shall be unlawful to ride any animal in any park except upon designated and marked bridle trails or at a special event or activity approved by the Town Manager or designated official. Dogs must be leashed at all times and no more than 4 feet from the owner at any time except within designated off leash areas. Pet owners are required to clean-up pet excrement prior to leaving the immediate area. Service dogs are allowed in all park areas with their owner. Service dogs must remain leashed unless a restraint prohibits the animal from successfully performing its trained service. Animals are not permitted to pull any individual on skates, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, or bicycles with the exception of trained service animals. The Henderson County Animal Ordinance (Section 66A, Henderson County Code) is enforced in all parks, and trails.

(B) The Dog Park will allow dogs to run off-leash within a fenced, designated area only. Pet owners must clean-up pet excrement prior to leaving the immediate area. Only 2 pets are allowed per handler at any given time within the fenced area. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to enter the fenced Dog Park areas. Additional rules and regulations are posted at the site and must be obeyed by all patrons using the Dog Park.

Cross reference:

Dog Park rules, see § 90.040

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