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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6465 ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 6 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON ADDING NEW CHAPTER 2.22 TO THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO PARKS WHEREAS, In 1982 the Parks and Recreation Board ("Board"), under the authority of Chapter 2.42 of the Auburn City Code, promulgated a Manual of Policies and Procedure, which has been updated over the years, and WHEREAS, in 2006, the City Council changed the role of the Board to that of an advisory body; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Manual be updated to reflect current Parks and Recreation Department practices, and that those portions of the Manual that affect the rights and obligations of the public be moved into the Auburn City Code NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. New Chapter to City Code. That a new Chapter 2.22 be and the same hereby is added to the Auburn City Code to read as follows: Chapter 2.22 PARK CODE Sections: 2.22.010 Chapter constitutes park code. 2.22.020 Exercise of police power 2.22.030 Definitions. 2.22.040 Permits —Assemblies, entertainment, etc. 2.22.050 Permits — Generally. 2.22.060 Reserved. 2.22.070 Destruction of park property 2.22.080 Intoxicating liquors. ----------------------------- Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 1 of 10 2.22.090 Selling, advertising, soliciting 2.22.100 Damage or removal of plants prohibited. 2.22.1 10 Disposal of trash. 2.22.120 Animal control. 2.22.130 Molesting or feeding animals 2.22.140 Damage by animals 2.22.150 Prohibitions as to boating, fishing and swimming 2.22.160 Boats and beaches 2.22.170 Fires 2.22.180 Use of certain equipment. 2.22.190 Fireworks 2.22200 Vehicular standards 2.22.205 Entrance fees 2.22.210 Overnight use 2.22.215 Parking fees required. 2.22.220 Opening and closing hours 2.22.230 Emergency conditions 2.22.250 Penalty for violations 2.22.255 Violators may be required to leave park. 222.260 Severability 2.22.010 Chapter constitutes park code. This chapter shall constitute the park code of the City of Auburn and may be cited as such. Conduct in all public parks shall be subject to all the general police regulations of the City of Auburn and not exclusively to the provisions of this chapter. 2.22.020 Exercise of police power. This chapter is hereby declared to be an exercise of the police power of the State of Washington and the City of Auburn for the public peace, health, safety, and welfare, and its provisions shall be liberally construed 2.22.030 Definitions. The terms herein used, unless clearly contrary to or inconsistent with the context in which used, shall be construed as follows A. "Civil infraction" has the meaning given that term by chapter 7 80 RCW, the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction and any local rule adopted thereto by the King County District Court at Auburn B "Director" means the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department. C "Hearing Examiner" means the City's Hearing Examiner as set forth in Chapter 2.46ACC ------------------------------ Ordinance No. 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 2 of 10 D "Park' means and includes all .parks, squares, drives, piers, boulevards, golf courses, zoos, beaches, playgrounds, and recreation areas and facilities either developed or undeveloped, owned or under the management and control of the City of Auburn. E. "Vehicle" shall have the meaning set forth in RCW 46 04 670 as currently enacted or hereafter amended and shall also include (1) trailers, including trailers designed to be towed behind any vehicle, and (2) motorized scooters and electric personal assistive mobility devices, as defined in Chapter 10 54 of this code Wherever consistent with the context of this chapter, words in the present, past, or future tenses shall be construed to be interchangeable with each other, and words in the singular number shall be construed to include the plural. 2.22.040 Permits — Assemblies, entertainment, etc. Any person who conducts or participates in any organized entertainment, demonstration, or public gathering, in any park shall obtain a permit from the Director The procedure for application and consideration of permits for this purpose is as follows A. Any person seeking to obtain a permit shall file a written application with the Director no later than one month prior to the date of the proposed use The application shall state the purpose for which the park would be used, the date and time of the proposed use, the name of the park and the area thereof that would be used, the anticipated number of persons who would be present, and such other information reasonably relating to the contemplated use as the Director may require, provided, however, that said Director may, for good cause shown, waive the one-month requirement for filing said application B W hen the proposed use is an exercise of rights protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, or Article I, Sections 3, 4, 5, or 11 of the Washington Constitution, the application shall be processed promptly, without charging a fee for political or religious activities other than a fee based on the cost of processing the application, or imposing terms or conditions that infringe constitutional freedoms, and in a manner that respects the liberties of applicants and the public C In reviewing an application under this section, the Director shall consider the following conditions and standards. 1 The size of the park and any specialized purpose for which it is normally used or for which specialized facilities have been provided; 2. The location of the park, its aesthetic character and physical characteristics, and the character of the area surrounding it; 3 The anticipated size of the proposed use and assemblage, and activities associated with the event, including but not limited to the extent ------------------------------ Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 3 of 10 of commercial activity, such as the sales of food, goods, and services, product advertising or promotion, or other business participation in the event; the use or application of any funds raised, 4 Policing problems that may arise from the intended use, 5 The effect of the intended use, including consideration of the noise to be expected, upon the adjacent area and its occupants, and 6. Other activities scheduled for the parks at the anticipated time and place C If, under the conditions set forth in subsection B of this section, the Director finds after an investigation that the safety, comfort, and convenience of the public in the use of the parks, or in the usage of the area adjacent to the park, would be unduly disturbed, he or she may deny the application, may impose restrictions upon the permit, or may issue a permit for a different date, time, park, or park area so as to alleviate such burden The Director may issue a permit for use of the park during hours when the park is closed if he or she approves the application 2.22.050 Permits — Generally. A. Permits, when required by this chapter, shall be applied for through the Director unless otherwise provided The granting or denying of permits shall be based upon the policies and standards set forth in this chapter Where fees are required by the City for the issuance of permits, payment of such fees will be required before permits are issued. No fee shall be imposed when prohibited by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, or Article I, Section 3, 4, 5, or 11 of the Washington Constitution other than a fee based on the cost of processing the application Political or religious activity intended primarily for the communication or expression of ideas shall be presumed to be a constitutionally protected event. Factors that may be considered in evaluating whether or not the fee applies include the nature of the event; the extent of commercial activity, such as the sales of food, goods, and services, product advertising or promotion, or other business participation in the event; the use or application of any funds raised, if part of an annual tradition or a series, previous events in the sequence, and the public perception of the event. B All permits issued by the City shall be subject to other applicable city ordinances and Park regulations The persons to whom such permits are issued ("permittees") shall be bound by said rules, regulations, and ordinances as fully as though the same were contained in such permits. A permittee shall be liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by any person by reason of the negligence of the permittee, as well as for any breach of such rules, regulations, or ordinances, to the person or persons so suffering damages or injury ------------------------------ Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 4 of 10 C Permits issued for musical acts or bands shall specify that the noise/sound level emitting from such act or band shall be no greater than 90 decibels at or beyond 50 feet. Any person claiming to have a permit from the City must produce and exhibit such permit upon the request of any authorized person who may desire to inspect the same 2.22.060 Reserved. 2.22.070 Destruction of park property. It is unlawful for any person to damage or destroy any real or personal property within a park. 2.22.080 Intoxicating liquors. The display, possession, or consumption of intoxicating liquors in any park is prohibited, except in particular areas or facilities which may be expressly designated from time to time by the Director Every person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a civil infraction and shall be fined not more than $100, which includes all statutory assessments Whenever any person is stopped for a violation of this section, the officer may detain that person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person and check for outstanding warrants 2.22.090 Selling, advertising, soliciting. A. No person, except duly authorized concessionaires, and those having a specific permit, shall sell or offer for sale in any park any goods, refreshments, photographs, or other articles. B Advertising by the distribution, carrying, erection, attachment, or use of a handbill, sign, or device of any kind in any park is prohibited. It is unlawful to place or erect a structure of any kind in any park. It shall be unlawful to carry on any activity whatsoever for compensation or renumeration except upon express authorization of the Director, including, but not limited to, the sale of goods, wares, merchandise, and services 2.22.100 Damage or removal of plants prohibited. Unauthorized cutting, removal, or destruction of any turf, tree, plant, shrub, flower, or seaweed on park property is prohibited While inside any park, having in one's possession any newly-plucked branch, tree, flower, plant, fungus (mushrooms, shelf fungus, etc ), algae or shrub without specific permission by the Director shall be presumptive evidence of such cutting, removal, or destruction. 2.22.110 Disposal of trash. ------------------------------ Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 5 of 10 No person shall throw or leave litter, garbage, trash, or yard waste in or at a park except in a receptacle provided for that purpose No person shall deposit on any park property any household or commercial garbage, refuse, or rubbish which is brought as such from any private property The penalty for violation of this section shall be as provided in ACC 8 16 2.22.120 Animal control. A. Unless in a designated off-leash area, dogs and cats must be on a leash no longer than eight feet or secured inside a vehicle. B Animals are not allowed to enter wading pools, ponds, lakes, fountains, spraygrounds, or any play area designed to utilize water in any park unless in a designated off-leash area C Any person with an animal in his or her possession shall be responsible for the conduct of the animal D The provisions of this section do not apply to animals owned or maintained by the City of Auburn. E. The Director may prohibit animals, except for service animals as defined in RCW 9 91 170, from events and/or facilities within a park. F All provisions of Title 6 of this code remain in full force and effect in all parks and may be enforced by any police officer or animal control officer G Any violation of this section is a class 1 civil infraction unless a different penalty is provided in Title 6 of this code 2.22.130 Molesting or feeding animals. No person shall molest or attempt to touch any bird or wild animal in a park. It shall be unlawful for any person to give, offer, or attempt to give to any wild animal within the parks any tobacco, drink, or other article known to be dangerous or noxious to animals It is also unlawful to feed any wild bird or animal in a park. 2.22.140 Damage by animals. Owners of animals damaging or destroying park property will be held liable for the full value of the property damaged or destroyed, in addition to impounding fees and the penalty imposed for violation of these provisions 2.22.150 Prohibitions as to boating, fishing, and swimming. It is unlawful for any person to boat, fish, wade, swim, scuba dive, snorkel, or bathe in any park except in the places and at times designated by the Director 2.22.160 Boats and beaches. Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 6 of 10 No dock or any other structure shall be built upon any beach unless expressly authorized No boat shall be kept for hire or private use upon any waters under the jurisdiction of the City of Auburn, except as expressly authorized by the Director Launching of waterborne craft from any shoreline is prohibited, except for specifically designated areas or with specific permit issued by the Director The launching of waterborne craft, as provided in this section, shall be unlawful if the required fee, as determined by the Director, has not been paid. 2.22.170 Fires. A. Fires are prohibited except in picnic stoves or fire pits installed under the authority of the Director or in portable barbeques Fires in any other facility or area are allowed only by special permit. Fires in picnic stoves or portable barbeques may only utilize propane or charcoal briquettes as fuel; all other fuel sources, including wood, are specifically prohibited Portable barbeques may be utilized only for cooking food Briquettes must be completely extinguished and properly disposed of or removed from the park. The Director may further restrict the use of barbeques within any park, provided that signs are installed to notify patrons of the restrictions B Fires are prohi bited during announced burn bans 2.22.180 Use of certain equipment. A. It is unlawful for any person to use a slingshot, beanshooter, paintball gun, air gun, or other similar implement, or golf or archery equipment in or upon any park; Provided, that such equipment may be used in areas especially designated or provided for that use, or by specific permit. B It is unlawful to conduct organized golf, baseball, tennis, soccer, or other games of like character, or to hurl or propel any missile into or over any park, except at places set apart for such purposes C It is unlawful to use motorized model aircraft or watercraft in any park, except as specifically permitted 2.22.190 Fireworks. It is unlawful to carry, shoot, fire, or explode any fireworks or explosives of any kind in any park. 2.22.200 Vehicular standards. It is unlawful: A. to enter or leave a park by other than established entrances and exits Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 7 of 10 B to operate a vehicle or a bicycle in any park, except on roads intended for the movement of public vehicular traffic, or on roads and trails specifically designated for special use C to park vehicles in any park except in established parking areas. D to park in any park when the park is closed Any vehicle that is parked in violation of this subsection may be immediately impounded E. to service, wash, wax, or change the oil of any vehicle within a park. F to engage in, conduct, or hold any trials or competitions for speed, endurance, or hillclimbing involving any vehicle, boat, or aircraft in any park without specific permit. G to fail to obey the posted speed limits and all other regulatory signs 2.22.205 Entrance fees. Where fees are required by the Director for entering any park, it is unlawful to enter without paying the prescribed fee 2.22.210 Overnight use. It is unlawful to camp or set tents or other shelters overnight in any park, unless authorized by the Director 2.22.215 Parking fees required. Where parking fees are required by the Director for parking within any park, it is unlawful to park without paying the prescribed parking fee Any person violating this section shall be deemed to have committed a parking infraction, the penalty for which shall not exceed the sum of $250 00 2.22.220 Opening and closing hours. A. Unless otherwise posted, parks shall open one-half hour before sunrise and close one-half hour after sunset. Any person entering or remaining in a park when it is closed is subject to arrest and prosecution for criminal trespass B The Director may extend open hours for sanctioned events, but only that portion of a park being used for the event will be open beyond normal hours, other areas of such a park shall remain closed C This section shall not apply to 1 police officers or park employees while on-duty 2 sidewalks that are within the right-of-way of a public street, when the street is not within the boundaries of a park. 2.22.230 Emergency conditions. A. In case of an emergency, or in case where life and property are endangered, all persons, if requested to do so by the Director or other Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 8 of 10 Park employee or a police officer, shall depart from the portion of the grounds specified by such officer or employee, and shall remain off the same until permission is given to return B Any person who remains on park property after being required to leave by a City of Auburn employee or by a police officer, or who returns to the park without permission, is guilty of criminal trespass and may be arrested and prosecuted under the Auburn City Code Any juvenile violating this section may be arrested and prosecuted under chapter 9 52 RCW, as currently enacted or hereafter amended 2.22.250 Penalty for violations. Unless specifically designated in the Auburn City Code as a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, or if specified to be enforced pursuant to other law, including, but not limited to, another section, chapter, or title of the Auburn City Code, any violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class 1 infraction, not to exceed $250, not including statutory assessments Such penalty is in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law For each act herein prohibited of a continuing nature, each day shall be considered a separate offense 2.22.260 Severability. If any part, provision, or section of this chapter is held to be void or unconstitutional, all other parts not expressly so held shall continue in full force and effect. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. ------------------------------ Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 9 of 10 Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law DEC 22013 INTRODUCED PASSED DFf 9x0/3 APPROVED DEC 2 2013 AUB PETE B LEWI MAYOR ATTEST- Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPR ED TO FORM D iel B eid, ity A Published _ ��, ------------------------------ Ordinance No 6465 November 13, 2013 Page 10 of 10