Chapter 12.08
PARK AND RECREATION AREA USE REGULATIONS

Section:

12.08.010    Mineral Creek Trail usage.

12.08.010 Mineral Creek Trail usage.

A.    Winter Usage.

1.    Usage shall be regulated as identified on the map on Exhibit A.

2.    The speed limit for all multi-use trails is 20 mph.

3.    Skiers have the right-of-way in all situations.

B.    Summer Usage.

1.    Usage shall be regulated as identified on the map on Exhibit B.

2.    Motorized vehicles shall be allowed only on Mineral Creek Road.

C.    Additional Rules.

1.    The parks and recreation department is authorized to adopt additional rules and regulations to be posted at entrances to the trails.

D.    Violations.

1.    No person shall violate or fail to comply with any of the rules for usage of the trails. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars, which may result in the impoundment of the vehicle/equipment used in the violation and may result in a loss of privilege to use the trail system.

2.    Any person violating this chapter may be required to pay a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than three hundred dollars for the first offense, and not less than fifty dollars nor more than three hundred dollars for the second or subsequent conviction. In addition, the court may order that the vehicle/equipment operated in violation of said section be impounded for a period of not less than fifteen nor more than sixty days, beginning at a date specified by the court. Impoundment may be effected by taking physical possession of the vehicle/equipment by the city.

3.    Individuals who fail to abide by imposed restrictions may be subject to charges of trespass.

4.    The city manager or his/her designee shall have the power and authority to issue citations for municipal code violations occurring under this chapter.

5.    The Valdez police department and individuals authorized under subsection (D)(4) of this section may issue citations based on the affidavit of a private citizen that establishes probable cause as specified in AS 12.25.030. (Ord. 02-21 § 1)