This Chapter applies to parks and recreation areas within or outside the City that are owned and operated by the City and that are administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. However, City parks and recreation areas adjacent to Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East and Lake Bellwood Reservoir Area, are exclusively governed by Chapter 19. (0-2006-17, 2/8/06) (Ord. No. 0-2012-46, 6/13/2012) (Ord. No. 0-2020-63; 7/8/20)
For purposes of this Chapter:
"Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:
(a) equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
"Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:
(a) equipped with a motor that may be used to propel the bicycle without the pedaling of the rider; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
"Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:
(a) equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of more than 20 but less than 28 miles per hour.
(a) equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
"Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:
(a) equipped with a motor that may be used to propel the bicycle without the pedaling of the rider; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
"Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle:
(a) equipped with a motor that assists the rider only when the rider is pedaling; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of more than 20 but less than 28 miles per hour.
“Commercial printed matter” includes any printed or written matter, whether a sample, device, leaflet, circular, pamphlet, paper, or booklet, whether printed, reproduced, or copied which:
1. Advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity, or service; or
2. Directs attention to a business or commercial establishment or other activity for the purpose of either directly or indirectly promoting sales; or
3. Directs attention to or advertises a meeting, performance, exhibition or event for which an admission fee is charged for private gain or profit but does not include a meeting, performance, exhibition, or event for which an admission fee is charged or a collection is taken up only for the purpose of defraying expenses; or
4. While containing reading matter other than advertising matter, is predominantly and essentially an advertisement, and is distributed or circulated for advertising purposes or for the private benefit and gain of any person so engaged as advertiser or distributor.
“Director” means the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
"Dog" is defined in Section 14-1.
"Electric bicycle" means a bicycle:
(a) equipped with:
i. fully operable pedals; and
ii. an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour or less.
(a) equipped with:
i. fully operable pedals; and
ii. an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts; and
(b) with a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour or less.
“Goods” are any goods, wares, merchandise or other tangible personal property of any nature whatsoever specifically including, but not limited to, food, beverages, confections, produce, agricultural products, clothing, souvenirs, plants, and other items of tangible personal property.
"Livestock" includes, but is not limited to, horses, cattle, ratites, poultry, mules, and the like normally kept for farm, ranch, or similar purposes. (Ord. No. 0-2020-63; 7/8/20)
"Organized sporting or recreational event" means any event held on a playing field or other area located in a City park or recreation area, and which requires the participants to obtain prior approval of the Parks and Recreation Department for the use of such park or recreation area.
“PARD” means the City Parks and Recreation Department.
"Playing field or area" means any portion of a City park or recreation area on which the participants in a sporting or recreational event may engage in an authorized activity. The term includes, but is not limited to, areas designated for spectators to view said event, areas where participants may rest while not engaged in said event, and any areas where concession stands are located.
“Sale,” “sell,” or “selling” includes the exchange of goods for consideration or the offer, exhibition, solicitation, or taking of orders for the sale of goods or the distribution of commercial printed matter in aid of any such sale.
“Special event” means any one-time or periodic group activity, other than routine park usage such as team sports, but including concerts, fund-raisers, or memorial events. (Ord. No. O-96-53, 6-26-96) (Ord. No. 0-2020-63; 7/8/20)
"Top assisted speed" means the speed at which the bicycle's motor ceases propelling the bicycle or assisting the rider.
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