It shall be unlawful for any person to commit or attempt to commit in a public park any one or more of the following acts:
(A) To hitch, fasten, lead, drive or let loose any animal, reptile or fowl of any kind, provided that this shall not apply to dogs when led by a cord or chain not more than six-feet long, except in designated areas;
(B) To ride or drive any horse or other animal, except in designated areas. To ride, drive or go at a rate of speed faster than speed limits as posted on standard signs, upon any bicycle, motorcycle, automobile or any other vehicle whatsoever, upon any drive or street in any park of the city, or to ride or drive any motorcycle, automobile or other motorized vehicle upon any walk in the park, except in designated areas;
(C) Except as otherwise provided in this code, to carry or discharge any firearms, firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes or any other fireworks, airguns, BB guns, bows and arrows or slingshots; or to hit golf balls except in designated areas;
(D) To damage, cut, break, injure, deface or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, cage, pen, monument, fence, bench or other structure, apparatus or property; or to pluck, pull up, cut, take or remove any shrub, bush, plant or flower; or to mark or write upon, paint or deface in any manner any building, monument, bench or other structure;
(E) To cut or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand, gravel or fertilizer;
(F) To pollute the water of any fountain, pond, lake or stream or other water area in and surrounding the city;
(G) To make or kindle a fire, except in picnic stoves, braziers, fire pits or designated areas provided for that purpose;
(H) To wash dishes or to empty saltwater or other waste liquid elsewhere than in sinks provided for that purpose;
(I) To leave garbage cans, bottles, papers or other refuse elsewhere than in receptacles provided therefor;
(J) To participate or engage in any activity on any public park area when the activity will create a danger to the public or may be considered a public nuisance. Particular locations may be designated within park areas for specific activities;
(K) To camp, sleep or stay overnight on any park property;
(L) To remain, stay or loiter in any public park except during daylight hours unless a special permit for nighttime use has been obtained from the Director of Parks and Recreation;
(M) Except as otherwise provided in the rules and regulations of the Community Center, to possess or consume any alcoholic beverages;
(N) To disturb in any manner any picnic, meeting, service, concert, exercise or exhibition;
(O) To distribute, post, place or erect any advertising, handbill, circular, bill, notice, paper or other advertising device without prior permission of the City Commission;
(P) To sell or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise or services unless the person has a written agreement or a permit issued by the City Commission; and
(Q) To practice, carry on, conduct or solicit for any trade, occupation, business or profession, or to circulate any petition of whatsoever kind or character without approval of the City Commission.
(R) To carry, posses or introduce any glass or ceramic bottle, lamp, jar or container.
(S) (1) It shall be unlawful to drill a well for the purpose of exploring for or producing oil or gas, or to mine for any purpose within the limits of the Galvan, Pompano and Washington Parks or within 250 feet of any point located within the limits of Galvan, Pompano and Washington Parks.
(2) Drilling for water wells to be used to supply on-site irrigation or recreational purposes shall be permitted, provided such drilling has been approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
(Ord. 449, passed 6-25-1985; Ord. 449-A, passed --; Ord. 690, passed 12-13-2016) Penalty, see § 100.99