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Consistent with the letter and spirit of Public Act 157 of 1905, being M.C.L.A. §§ 41.421 - 41.425, as amended, known as Township Parks and Places of Recreation, it is the purpose of this subchapter to regulate and control the use of township-owned property designated for use as township parks.
(Ord. 149, passed 12-19-2006
; Am. Ord. 10-183, passed 2-16-2010; Am. Ord. 10-187, passed 9-21-2010)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beer, wine, liquor or other beverage for human consumption containing alcohol.
BOARD. The Montrose Township Board.
CAMPING. The overnight lodging or sleeping of a person or persons on the ground or in any manner or in a sleeping bag, tent, trailer-tent, trailer coach, vehicle camper, motor vehicle, or in any other conveyance erected, parked, or placed within any park.
FIREWORKS. As defined in Section 243a of Act 358 of the Public Acts of 1968, being M.C.L.A. § 750.243, as amended.
LITTER. All rubbish, debris, waste material, garbage, offal, paper, glass, cans, bottles or any other foreign substances of every kind and description.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle which is self-propelled by any means whatever, including all devices in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn, excluding wheelchairs or other ambulatory assistance devices or devices moved exclusively by human power.
PARK, PARK PROPERTY, and TOWNSHIP PARK PROPERTY. Any and all parks or recreation areas now or hereafter established for the use by the public and owned by the township.
PARKING. Permitting a vehicle to remain standing, whether paved or not, which is designated for public parking.
PARKING AREA. Any off-street area, whether paved or not, which is designated for public parking.
PERSON. Any natural person and any corporation, partnership or other legal entity.
RECREATION COMMITTEE. That certain Committee established now or hereafter by the Montrose Township Board to supervise, regulate and manage township parks. In the absence of an established Committee, the Township Board shall be the Committee.
(Ord. 149, passed 12-19-2006; Am. Ord. 10-183, passed 2-16-2010; Am. Ord. 10-187, passed 9-21-2010)
(A) Seasons of use. The parks shall be open for use by the public year round. This schedule may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Township Board. In the event of an emergency, the Township Supervisor may order a park closed.
(B) Hours of operation. The parks shall be open on each day of the year from dawn to dusk. The schedule of hours may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Township Board.
(Ord. 149, passed 12-19-2006; Am. Ord. 10-183, passed 2-16-2010; Am. Ord. 10-187, passed 9-21-2010)
(A) Reservations for use and permits.
(1) Applications for a permit for reserved park space or facilities shall be made upon forms to be furnished by the township.
(2) Each application shall be accompanied by such fee as shall be required by the township.
(3) In the event more applications for reserved space or facilities are received than space is available, the applications shall be considered in the chronological order received.
(4) Local organized athletic programs, leagues or other sport activities, upon written request to the Township Board may be granted exclusive use of a particular portion of a park during certain hours on specified dates, all in order to facilitate and promote properly sponsored and supervised recreational programs within the township.
(B) Insurance policy. Each person who may be granted such permission for such exclusive use shall furnish a copy of an insurance policy minimally providing $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per incident and $100,000 property damage, which policy shall name the township as an additional insured.
(C) Fees and charges. Fees and charges may be assessed for the use of any park facility, land area, or program in accordance with the adopted fee schedule by resolution of the Township Board.
(Ord. 149, passed 12-19-2006; Am. Ord. 10-183, passed 2-16-2010; Am. Ord. 10-187, passed 9-21-2010; Am. Ord. 18-230, passed 9-18-2018)
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