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§ 93.12 MEETINGS, EXHIBITIONS.
   (A) No person shall erect any structure, stand, or platform, or exhibit any dramatic performance or the performance in whole or in part of any entertainment, motion picture, public fair, or show of any kind; hold any parade, drill, or maneuver of any kind; run or race any animal or vehicle; or hold any athletic contest in any park or upon any park street except by permit.
   (B) The Board of Parks and Recreation may, in its discretion, issue such permit upon application when it is consistent with the proper use and protection of the park property under its jurisdiction; and refuse same when inconsistent with the proper use and protection of park property.
   (C) No person shall erect any structure, stand, or platform; hold any meeting; perform any ceremony; make a speech, address, or oration; or exhibit or distribute any sign, placard, notice, declaration, or appeal in any park except by permit of the Board.
   (D)   Upon application, such permit shall be issued unless:
      (1) The use for which the permit is sought is of a commercial nature;
      (2) The location selected is not suitable because it is inconsistent with one of the specialized park use areas such as skating rinks, ball diamonds, camping areas, athletic fields, landscaped areas, limited use areas, or swimming pool recreational areas; or
      (3) The date and time requested has previously been allocated by permit, or would obstruct and interfere substantially with park use and enjoyment by the public. However, no permit shall be issued for any unlawful purpose or to any person, group, or organization which is subversive or disloyal to the United States, who might incite a riot, or who is engaged in activities calculated to provoke racial or religious discrimination prejudices.
   (E)    Whenever a permit is denied by reason of division (D)(1), (2), or (3) above (exclusive of the proviso clause set forth in division (D)(3)), alternative suitable locations and dates shall be offered to the applicant.
('74 Code, § 94.06)   (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.13 PICNICS AND SIMILAR OUTINGS.
   Any person conducting an organized picnic or outing shall obtain permits therefor prior to entering any park for such purposes.
('74 Code, § 94.07) (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.14 WATER ACTIVITIES.
   (A) No boat or vessel shall be laid up, stored, repaired, or placed for any other purpose on park land except by permit.
   (B) No person shall operate a boat or raft upon any waters under the jurisdiction of the Board of Parks and Recreation, unless able to control or handle the same with safety to himself or other occupants thereof, or otherwise than in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to molest, annoy, disturb, or endanger the life, limb, property, or reasonable comfort or safety of others.
   (C)   Boating of any kind in a bathing area is forbidden.
   (D) Fishing is prohibited in any waters under the jurisdiction of the Board except in such areas as are designated or maintained as fishing areas. No person shall have in his possession or take or attempt to take any fish in any waters except in such designated areas; at any time throw missiles at any fish; or place in such waters any piscivorous fish, poison, or other substance injurious to fish.
   (E) No person shall bathe, wade, or swim in any waters under the jurisdiction of the Board except at such times and in such places as the Board may designate or maintain as bathing areas, and except in bathing costume or other than ordinary attire. No person shall bathe, wade, swim, or appear in any such bathing area unless covered with an appropriate bathing suit or swim trunks, properly supported with straps or other devices, which must be kept in place at all times. No person shall dress or undress in any park except in such places as may be designated or maintained for the purpose.
('74 Code, § 94.08)   (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.15 GAMES AND SPORTS.
   No person shall throw, cast, catch, kick, or strike any ball or other object in any park, or engage in any sport, game, or competition, except in places suitable and adequate therefor.
('74 Code, § 94.09) (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.16 HORSEBACK RIDING.
   No person shall use, ride, or drive a horse in any park unless authorized to do so by the Board of Parks and Recreation, except in those areas which may be designated by the Board.
( 74 Code, § 94.14) (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.17 ANIMALS AND PETS.
   (A)    No person who owns, is the custodian of, or has control of any animal shall cause or permit such animal to go at large in any park. A dog may be brought into a park provided it is continuously restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length, except that no dog will be permitted in, upon, or on buildings, playgrounds, bathing areas, swimming pools, stands, concrete areas, seats, seating areas, sundecks adjacent to swimming pools, areas where food is purveyed, kept, or prepared, or other areas designated by signs as prohibited areas. Any animal found at large may be seized and impounded or disposed of pursuant to Chapter 90.
   (B)   No person having the care of any dog or other animal shall permit such animal to enter or drink the water of any drinking fountain or swimming pool in any park except at places designated or maintained therefor.
('74 Code, § 94.22) (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.18 CAMPFIRES AND THE LIKE; DISCARDING OF CIGARETTES OR MATCHES.
   (A)    No person shall kindle, build, maintain, or use a fire except in places provided for such purpose or under special permit. Any fire shall be continuously under the care and direction of a competent person over 21 years of age from the time it is kindled until it is extinguished. No fire shall be built within 10 feet of any tree or building, or beneath the branches of any trees or in any underbrush.
   (B)    No person shall throw away or discard any lighted match, cigar, or cigarette in any park.
('74 Code, § 94.23) (Ord. 71-11, passed 12-6-71) Penalty, see § 93.99
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