SEC. 812.201. PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this Chapter is to provide rules and regulations for the use of County trails and pathways to maximize the public’s use and enjoyment of the trails.

(Added by Ord. No. 9702 (N.S.), effective 3-4-05)

SEC. 812.202. APPLICABILITY.

   This Chapter shall apply to all trails and pathways that have been dedicated to and accepted by the County.

(Added by Ord. No. 9702 (N.S.), effective 3-4-05)

SEC. 812.203. VALIDITY.

   If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Chapter is for any reason invalid or unconstitutional, that determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Chapter.

(Added by Ord. No. 9702 (N.S.), effective 3-4-05)

SEC. 812.204. DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this Chapter, the following words have the following definitions:

   (a)   Trail: a right-of-way that has been dedicated to and accepted by the County and that is for non-motorized recreation and transportation, such as riding horses, bicycling, hiking and walking. A trail is usually located away from roads in a natural environment, such as an area preserved as open space, and may be located on either public, semi-public or private land.

   (b)   Pathway: a trail located in or adjacent to a public road right-of-way.

   (c)   Official trail sign: a sign approved by the Department of Parks and Recreation or Department of Public Works related to the trail or pathway.

   (d)   County Official: the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Public Works or the Director of Planning and Development Services or their respective agents, deputies or designees.

(Added by Ord. No. 9702 (N.S.), effective 3-4-05; amended by Ord. No. 10224 (N.S.), effective 10-25-12)

SEC. 812.205. ACQUISITION.

   The County may acquire trails and pathways in several ways including, but not limited to, the following:

   (a)   Accept an irrevocable offer to dedicate a trail or pathway that is offered voluntarily or included as a condition of approval in a discretionary permit.

   (b)   Accept a trail or pathway easement that is dedicated on a recorded subdivision map or parcel map.

   (c)   Accept a voluntary grant of a trail or pathway easement.

   (d)   Purchase a trail or pathway easement.

   (e)   Enter into an agreement or license with a property owner that allows the public to use a trail on the property. The County Official is authorized to execute such agreements or licenses subject to County Counsel review and approval of the agreement.

(Added by Ord. No. 9702 (N.S.), effective 3-4-05)