Chapter 12.16
PARK USE REGULATIONS

Sections:

12.16.010    Hours of closure.

12.16.020    Consumption of alcohol prohibited.

12.16.030    Destruction of property by animals.

12.16.040    Open fires in parks prohibited.

12.16.045    Smoking prohibited.

12.16.050    Violation – Penalty.

12.16.010 Hours of closure.

All public parks of the city, with the exception of the Kirtsis Ballfield portion of Kirtsis Park, shall be closed to public or private use between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The Kirtsis Ballfield portion of Kirtsis Park shall be closed to public or private use between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of each day. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a city employee to be in any city park within the city, during the hours of park closure, unless a permit has been issued by the city manager. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1; Ord. 93-14 § 1; Ord. 89-9 § 1)

12.16.020 Consumption of alcohol prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to consume or possess any alcoholic liquor in any city park within the city unless a permit has been issued therefor by the chief of police of the city or other authorized representative. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1; Ord. 89-9 § 2)

12.16.030 Destruction of property by animals.

The owner of any animal damaging or destroying park property of the city will be held liable for the full value of the property so damaged or destroyed, in addition to any impounding fees and penalties otherwise lawfully imposed. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1; Ord. 89-9 § 3)

12.16.040 Open fires in parks prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to start a campfire or other open fire within a city park of the city. This section does not apply to fires started within fire pits specifically provided by the city for such purposes or fires contained within a portable charcoal barbecue unit. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1; Ord. 89-9 § 4)

12.16.045 Smoking prohibited.

It is unlawful for a person to smoke or carry any lighted smoking instrument in all city-owned or managed park and recreational facilities to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, including but not limited to parks, trails, open space, special use areas, and any partially or fully enclosed area. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1)

12.16.050 Violation – Penalty.

A. Violation of a provision of this chapter is subject to a fine of not more than $500.00.

B. In addition to any fine imposed, any alcohol brought into city parks in violation of any provision of this chapter can be immediately seized, confiscated, and forfeited. (Ord. 2008-06 § 1; Ord. 89-9 § 5)