Chapter 4.14 Public Properties and Facilities

4.14.10 Purpose of this Chapter

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide regulation of behavior in all public facilities within the City of La Habra Heights.

4.14.20 Public Properties and Facilities

The following regulations are applicable at public facilities in the City of La Habra Heights.

A.    The hours of operation of City controlled public facilities shall be determined by resolution of the City Council.

B.    Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed in The park if kept restrained. Patrons with animals must clean up after their animals.

C.    Motorized vehicles or radio-controlled devices are not allowed in the park. (An exception is motorized wheelchairs and sit-down type carts for disabled individuals.)

D.    All trash and debris must be placed in the appropriate containers.

E.    A person shall not camp or sleep overnight in The park or any public land in the City without obtaining City approval. The City Manager may issue an overnight camping permit to any group so long as the group has agreed to the conditions contained in the permit. Upon the granting of such permit, the members of such group, including the adult supervisors, may camp at the time, location and under the conditions specified in the permit.

F.    It is unlawful for any person to discard rubbish or other materials on public land or within a public right-of-way.

G.    No person shall roller skate, roller blade or ride upon a skateboard, scooter or other similar wheeled device on public walkways, within the park gymnasium or in public parking areas within the City.

1.    Bicycles. All sections of this code and the State Vehicle Code pertaining to the use and maintenance of bicycles shall be enforced at public properties and facilities in the City of La Habra Heights.

2.    Bicycles are permitted on public walkways, within the park and in public parking areas within the City.

3.    No person shall ride or operate a bicycle:

a.    In a negligent, unsafe or reckless manner or in any way that endangers the life, limb or property of any person;

b.    At a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, other trail or road users and the surface and width of the trail or road, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property, or in excess of posted bicycle speed limits;

c.    In any open space area, including but not limited to, open space hillsides, creeks, creekbeds or drainage areas.

H.    No person shall operate a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, or other recreational vehicle on any trail within the park. (Ord. 2016-04 § 2; Ord. 2009-07 § 1; Ord. 2009-06U § 1)

4.14.30 Public Restrooms

This Section governs the use of public restrooms in the City. For purposes of this Section, a "public restroom" is defined as any structure or facility situated on public or private property equipped with toilets, urinals or washbowls, or other similar facilities, erected and maintained for use by members of the general public for personal hygiene and comfort.

A.    Use of Restrooms By Opposite Sex Prohibited. Entering a restroom marked for use by the opposite sex is prohibited.

B.    Sign requirements. All public restrooms maintained for the exclusive use of either males or females shall be marked in a manner so as to give appropriate notice to members of the public that the facility is for the exclusive use of males or females. The markings or signs may be written in the English language or may be of other customary design giving reasonable notice of the exclusive use of that facility.

C.    Exceptions. This Chapter shall not apply to those restrooms within the City that are designed, erected and maintained so as to accommodate only one person at a time and are equipped with an appropriate locking device. Subsection A of this Section shall not apply to minors under the age of seven years when accompanied by a responsible adult charged with the care of such minor, any person employed to perform janitorial or maintenance duties in public restrooms, or any public officer while in the performance of his or her official duties. Subsection A of this Section shall not apply to physically or mentally handicapped persons or to those assisting such persons.

4.14.40 Violations/Penalties

Any person or entity that violates any provision of this Chapter of the City of La Habra Heights Municipal Code is guilty of a misdemeanor that shall be punishable pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 8. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person or entity that violates Section 4.14.20(G) and (H) of the City of La Habra Heights Municipal Code is guilty of an infraction that shall be punishable pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 8. (Ord. 2009-07 § 2; Ord. 2009-06U § 2)