§ 30-127. Regulated/prohibited items and activities.

(a)

Hunting, fishing and camping. There shall be no hunting, catching or trapping of wildlife within any public park. Any fishing activities must comply with the current applicable federal, state, and local guidelines. Fishing will only be allowed in designated areas. Overnight camping within any publicly owned park or playground within the city limits is prohibited with the exception of a city sponsored program or community/special event.

(b)

Motor vehicles. It shall be a violation for any person or persons to operate any motor vehicle, including but not limited to motorcycles, motor scooters and mini bikes, in or through any city-owned or operated parks, except on parking areas and driving lanes provided.

(c)

Sound amplification. It shall be a violation for any person to engage in using sound amplification equipment of any kind without a proper permit.

(d)

Open fires. It shall be a violation to use any open fires or unauthorized cooking pits inside the boundaries of any city parks without proper permit.

(e)

Fireworks, firecrackers, explosives. It shall be a violation to use fireworks, firecrackers, or explosives of any kind, in any city park unless the fireworks are part of a special event and authorized to do so by the county and the city.

(f)

Pets. All pets must be on a leash.

(g)

Sports association/organization/foundation facility fees.

(1)

These groups must meet with the parks and recreation director or an appointed agent and agree to terms and fees in a written contract agreement. This contract will cover fees, policies and procedures, maintenance, and operation and standards in which the city facilities will be maintained.

(2)

Individual or entities must provide documentation of transactions for goods and/or services as well as provide a copy of liability insurance policy naming the city as an additional insured party when appropriate.

(h)

Commercial activity. Commercial use in public parkland is not authorized without approval from the city. Individuals or entities engaged with the provision and sale of goods and/or services on city parkland will be required to provide all necessary documentation provided by the parks and recreation department. Upon the completion of all required documentation, it is the city's sole discretion to approve the application.

(i)

Exceptions. Any exceptions to the requirements of this section are authorized only by city council approval. Any exceptions to any of these requirements once approved by council must show and have all proper insurance and permits pertaining to their event or organization.

(Ord. No. 13-25, § 1, 8-5-2013)