HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-24 City Council (12)City of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
DATE:
SUBJECT:
JUNE 24, 2002 CMR: 291:02
ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS RE PUBLIC USE OF CITY
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES
This is an information report and no Council action is required.
BACKGROUND
On September 4, 1997, the City Council amended Palo Alto Municipal Code Section
2.08.050 to enable the City Manager to prescribe and enforce regulations for entry into or use
by members of the public of any City real property, building, structure, or other facility.
An interdepartmental Building Regulations Committee was created by the City Manager in
August 1997. The charge of this committee was to develop regulations_for the use of City
facilities by the public. These regulations were deemed necessary since facilities were at
times being used by some members of the public in ways that interfered with the missions
and functions of City programs and services, resulting in complaints from the. public at large.
Without a set of defmed and enforceable regulations, City staff was not equipped to respond
to these complaints and work with facility visitors to encourage appropriate conduct and use
of City facilities.
In July 1998, regulations were adopted gov.erning the appropriate use of libraries, community
centers, interpretive centers and the Civic Center. This staff report transmits regulations for
public use of the parks and open space facilities (which in(lude trails, recreation areas, lakes
and park buildings) for the Council’s information. The draft regulations were reviewed by
and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in September 2001. Based on the
Commission’s feedback, the regulations were amended and several of the Cormnission’s
suggestions were incorporated.
DISCUSSION
The mission, of the Palo Alto parks and open spaces is to enable people to enjoy recreational
facilities and natural resources and enrich their lives through exploration, recreation and
relaxation. To fulfill this mission, staff endeavors to provide a safe, attractive, friendly and
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appropriate environment in which all visitors Can share parks, open space ai"eas and facilities.
Recreation and parks staffhas identified a number of inappropriate behaviors which require
regulations including such things as the use of dangerous objects (darts, stones and arrows)
in play areas, crowding in picnic areas, non-restraint of aggressive dogs in dog exercise areas
and dangerous behavior in the tennis courts and skateboard facility. Without regulations,
staff has found it time cor~suming and difficult to effectively address such inappropriate
conduct.
Staff contacted other park and open space agencies to determine whether .they had faced
similar issues and, if so, how those issues had been addressed through regulations. Staff drew
upon this research and its own experiences to develop regulations, which were then reviewed
and revised by the City Attorney’s Office (see Attachment 1).
The Attorney’s Office has considered the legal issues of adopting these regulations carefully
to ensure that they did not unfairly deny access to public facilities.
Implementation of Regulations
Regulations will enable City staff to communicate with the public in a clear and consistent
manner regarding prohibited conduct. The intent is to provide visitors with the information
and opportunity to cease inappropriate conduct and continue to enjoy the use of City parks
and open space facilities. When users of parks and open space areas do not bring their
conduct into accordance with regulations after first being warned, the visitor may be issued
an administrative citation by a park ranger.or police officer. The option of removal from the
park or other City facility covered by these regulations also exists. Procedures have been
developed whereby a visitor who is issued an administrative citation or who is asked to leave
a park or facility will be afforded due process to contest this decision if they feel it to be
unfair.
Although conduct addressed in the regulations may be independently punishable as a crime
under Federal or State law, the regulations are civil rather than criminal in nature. The parks
and open space facility regulations provide the administrative grounds-for staff to ask a
visitor to leave if he or she has been informed of the regulations and asked to comply, but has
failed to. do so. Visitors will not be criminally prosecuted for noncompliance with the
regulations. However, if an expulsion decision has beenmade and upheld, and a visitor
refuses to leave, criminal trespass charges can be brought. The regulations do not cover all
prohibited behaviors that are already covered by ordinance or statute.
Materials will be developed to inform the public about the new regulations and train City
staff regarding their implementation so that they can be communicated and enforced in a
manner that is customer-service oriented rather than bureaucratic. It is also important to note
that the regulations will be enforced in such a way that does not violate the rights of people
with disabilities protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no resource impact associated with the adoption of regulations for public use of City
parks and open space areas.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
With adoption of these parks and open space area regulations, it will become City policy to
define and enforce certain standards of behavior in City facilities in order to ensure
appropriate use and enjoyment of these facilities for the public at large.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 -Regulation of the City of Palo Alto Regarding Prohibited Conduct in
Parks and Open Space Areas and Facilities
PREPARED BY:
GRE~G B~TTS -
Superintendent, Open Space & Sciences
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Director of Community Services
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
Assistant City Manager
Parks and Recreation Commission
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PARK AND OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS
RI-I. Definitions.
The following words and phrases, whenever used in .these
regulations, shall be construed as defined in these regulations.
A. "city" means the city of Palo Alto.
B. "department" means the department of Community services of the
City.
C. "facility" or "park facility" means any body of water, land,
campsite, trail, levee, recreation area, building, structure,
system, equipment, machinery or other appurtenance owned,
managed, controlled .or operated by. the Community Services
Department.
D. "d±rector" means the Director of Community Services of the
City.
RI-2. ApplicabilitY.
The provisions of these .regulations apply to all facilities
under the jurisdiction of the Community Services Department.
RI-3. Closure of facilities-Authority.
The director shall have the authority to close any park facility
or portion thereof and require the exit of all persons therein
when he or she determines that conditions exist in said facility
or portion thereof which present a hazard to the facility or to
public safety. No person shall use, enter or remain in any
facility, park or open space which has been posted as being
closed under this authority.
A. The Superintendent of Open Space shall have the authority to
close open space trails which have been designated as
"seasonal trails" when weather conditions predispose the trail
or surrounding habitat to damage or erosion. Such trail
closures will be posted .on park bulletin boards and at the
affected trail junction.
B. The Superintendent of Open Space.shall have the-authority to
temporarily close open space trails or facilities when the
damage of flora or fauna are threatened by humans or their
pets. Such facility closures will .be posted on park bulletin
boards ahd at affected trail junctions or facilities.
RI-4. Contents of permit application.
Whenever a permit is required by provision in this chapter, an
application shall be filed with the director stating:
A. The name of each applicant, sponsoring organization and the
person(s) who is in charge of or responsible for the proposed
activity;
B.The address and telephone numbers of each person and/or entity
named in subsection (A);
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C.The name of the park, open space land, building or tennis
courts requested for the activity, specifically identifying
the location of the activity within the park or room within
the building;
D. The date and starting time of the proposed activity, together
with the anticipated arrival time of guests;
E..The finish time of the proposed activity, including cleanup;
F. The number of persons expected to attend the activity;
G. Additiona! City facilities requested, such as personnel,
tables, chairs, etc;
H.The nature of the proposed activity or activities, including
equipment and vehicles to be’ brought into the park or open
space lands; nature and duration of the use of such equipment;
nature and duration.of the use of any amplified sound; whether
fees or donations for service will be solicited or collected;
and whether alcohol will be served.
RI-5. Action on permit application.
The director shall issue a permit within five business days
after submission of a completedapplication if:
A. The proposed activity or use of the facility will not
unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general publlc
enjoyment of the facility;
¯ B..A facility with the required occupancy load capacity
available
C.All conditions, including, where applicable, the payment of
fees, approval of the director of community services and
insurance coverage and/or requirements are met;
-D.The p~oposed activity or use will .not entail unusual,
extraordinary or burdensome expense or security operation by
the department;
E.The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use;
F.Special conditions requested in applications are reasonable
and feasible.
G. The proposed activity will not negatively impact habitat,
wildlife, or vegetation in the park.
H. Residency requirements, if any, have been satisfied.
RI-6. Foothills Park residency requirements.
Admittance and use of park facilities within Foothills Park have
additional residency requirements. Only residents of the city
and regular, or part-time city employees, .members of their
households related by blood, marriage, or adoption, and their
accompanied guests are entitled to enter and remain in Foothills
Park. An "accompanied guest" is one who enters Foothills Park
in the presence of a resident of the city or a regular or part-
time city employee, or members of their household as described
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above. A special use permit will not be granted’ until these
special requirements have been satisfied:
A. In the case of Foothills Park Wedding Use Permits, one member
of fifteen guests of the guest list must be Palo Alto
residents.
B.In the case of Foothills Park Day Use Reservations for the Oak
Grove Group Area or the Interpretive Center, or Foothills Park
Towle Camp Reservations, one member of fifteen guests of the
guest list must be Palo Alto residents. A guest list which
includes the home address of the guests must be received one
week prior to the proposed activity or activities.
C. In the case of Foothills Park’ Special Use/Group Permits or {or
groups of more than 24 persons, one member of fifteen guests
seeking admittance to the park accompanied by the permit
applicant must be Palo Alto residents. (A guest list is not
accepted for this type of permit.)
RI-7. Permit--Exhibition.
No person shall fail to produce and exhibit a.permit he or she
claims to have upon request of any department employee or any
public or peace officer who desires to inspect the permit for
the purpose of enforcing compliance with any regulations of this
chapter.
RI-8. Hours of park closure.
For purposes of enforcement of the park and open space closure
restrictions promulgated in Title,22 of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code, the terms "sunset" and "sunrise" are defined, with
reference to a table of times that is determined annually and
posted at open space facilities.
Closure times specified in Title 22 as implemented by this
regulation shall be posted prominently at each park or open
Space facility.
RI-9. Hazardous games or activities.
The playing of games and/or activities involving propelled or
thrown objects which are sharp or heavy (such as stones, shot
puts, arrows or javelins) are prohibited except when a permit is
issued by the director in areas compatible for such use.
Except in designated areas of the Arbor picnic area of Mitchell
Park where inflatable structures can, be used by permit,
inflatable structures, miniature trains designed or used for
passengers, pony rides, and dunking tanks attractions are
prohibited in parks or open space areas.
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RI-10. Picnic site usage
Group picnic site reservations at Foothills Park Oak Grove;
Mitchell Park Arbor, East .Meadow, Pine Grove and Redwood areas;
and Rinconada Park Sequoia area are available to Palo Alto
residents only. No more than 60 individuals shall occupy a group
picnic site at Mitchell Park Arbor, East Meadow and Redwood
areas; i00 individuals at the Pine Grove picnic area;75
individuals at Rinconada Park Sequoia picnic area; or 150
individuals at Foothills Park Oak Grove. No more than 15
individuals shall occupy any table in an individual picnicsite
at Mitchell Park and Rinconada Park.
RI-II.-Tennis court usage.
Any person o~ group using a City tennis court shall do so
according to the following rules:
A. No person shall operate, drive or ride a bicycle, unicycle,
roller skates, roller blades, skateboard or other coasting
device on city owned tennis courts.
B. No person shall provide or offer tennis lessons for
compensation on city owned tennis courts except as part of a
city sponsored program.
C. City owned tennis courts may be reserved for City programs and
tournament play only.
D. All players must use the court control board to determine
which court they shall play on and their playing position’.
E. No individual person can occupy a court by him or herself if
other persons are waiting to play.
F. Unleashed dogs are not permitted within tennis courts.
RI-12. Athletic field use.
Any person or group using a City athletic field shall do so
according to the following rules:
A. No activity other than softball is permitted at E1 Camino Park
softball field unless expressly allowed by permit.
B. No activity other than baseball is permitted-at Baylands
Athletic Center Baseball Field unless expressly allowed by
permit.
C. No activity other than softball is permitted at Baylands
Athletic Center Softball Field unless expressly allowed by
permit.
D. No person shall use an athletic field which is posted as being
closed, whether the closure is for excess rainfall or for
field maintenance or other reason.
E.Field markings applied to athletic fields shall be allowed by
permit only and must follow City of Palo Alto Parks and Golf
Division guidelines.
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RI-13. Peers Park volleyball use.
Any person or group playing volleyball or related game at Peers
Park shal! do so according to the following rules:
A. Drop-in volleyball or related game play is permitted only in
the posted area on the north end of the park.
B. The volleyball area may be reserved for volleyball play, by
permit, only on the first Saturday and first Thursday of each
month. The director may make additional weekend days available
for reservation during the months of June, July and August.
RI-14. Skateboard Facility
The Skateboard Facility, located in John Lucas Greet Park, is
for skateboard use only. Use of roller blades, scooters,
bicycles, or any other equipment, other than skateboards is
prohibited. Any person using or playing upon the skateboard
facility shall do so according to the following rules:
A. Each person skateboarding in the Skateboard Facility must wear
a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads.
B. Use of roller blades, scooters, bicycles, or any other
equipment, other than skateboards is prohibited.
C. No more than seven persons shall skate in the bowl at any
given time.
D. No person shall do a body flip while riding a skateboard.
E. No person shall ride a skateboard facing entirely backwards.
F. Two or more persons may not ride on the same skateboard.
G. No person shall ride a skateboard on their knees.
H. No person shall cause a skateboard to shoot out away from
their feet or body..
I. No persons shall skateboard in tandem within three feet in
front or behind another rider.
J. No glass containers are allowed in the facility.
K. No skateboarding is allowed when the facility is wet or while
it is raining.
L. Trash receptacles are to be used ~o dispose of waste or any
other unwanted items.
No person shall use, remain in or enter the
Facility between the hours listed as follows
Skateboard
Weekdays Weekends, Legal and
school Holidays*
January 1 through March 31 5 p.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m,. - 8 a.m.
April 1 through end of
School year **
6 p.m. - 1 p.m. 6 p.m~ - 8 a.m.
School summer vacation 8 p.m. - i0 a.m.8 p.m. - 8 a.m.
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Start of school year
through October 31
November 1 through
December 31
6 p.m. - i p.m. 6 p.m. - 8 a.m.
5 p.m. - i p.m. 5 p.m. - 8 a.m.
*school holidays shall mean those school holidays as
determined by the Palo Alto Unified School District.
**Schoolyear shall mean the school year as determined, in any
particular year, by the Palo Alto Unified School District.
No p~rson shall enter or remain in the Skateboard Facility
when that facility is posted as being closed, whether such
closure is because of excess moisture or hazard or for any
other reason.
RI-15. Golf course.
Any person or group using or playing upon the golf course shall
do so according to the following rules:
A. No person shall use the golf course, or any portion thereof,.
without first having obtained a receipt or other written
authorization in due form so to do.
B.No golf player shall cut. in on, or double back over, any
portion of the course, or to play upon the course without a
receipt duly issued for the round being played.
C.N6 golf player shal! refuse to or fail to show such golf
receipt or other written authorization to any employee
connected with the municipal golf course, when requested to do
SO.
D.No person~ shall willfully or.maliciously .injure any turf on
the golf course or in any way destroy or injure property
thereon, or remove property or equipment from the golf course.
E.Privately owned power golf carts are not allowed to be used on
the municipal golf course.
RI-16. Swimming.
No person shall swim, bathe or wade in any water or waterways
within any park facility when such activity is prohibited and so
posted by the director.
No person shall use, remain in or enter the Rinconada Pool "
facility between the hours listed as follows:
January 1 through June 15 9 p.m.- 6 a.m.
June 16 through December 31 I0 p.m. - 6 a.m.
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Rl-17. Boat use.
A. The dock at Foothills Park and the sailing platform at the
Baylands Nature Preserve is intended for the hand launching of
canoes, kayaks, small inflatable, boats and boats less than
sixteen feet in length. The launching of any larger vessel is
prohibited. While hand carts may be used to carry boats from
the parking lot to the dock or sailing platform, hand carts or
other personal equipment may not be used on the docks or left
unattended in. the immediate vicinity of the dock or sailing
platform. Items left unattended will be impounded by a park
ranger or police officer.
B. Sail boards, sail craft and motorized boats are prohibited on
Boronda Lake in Foothills Park.
RI-18. Bicycles, skateboards and roller skates.
A. Bicycles are prohibited on unpaved trails of Foothills Park.
Skateboards, roller skates or blades,or other coasting
devices are prohibited in Foothills Park.
B. Bicycles are prohibited on unpaved trails of open space parks
and preserves, bicycles are excluded, from trails, unless
specifically posted for bike access within the Arastradero and
Baylands Preserves. Skateboards, roller skates or blades, or
other coasting devices are prohibited in open space parks and
preserves.
C.Helmets: No person shall operate a bicycle on parks or open
space preserves without wearing an A.N.S.I. or Snell-approved
bicycle helmet for head protection. No parent or guardian
shall’ allow any child under the age of 18 to ride a.bicycle
without a helmet.
D.Unsafe operation: No person shall operate a bicycle in a
reckless or negligent manner so as~ to endanger public
property, or the l.ife, limb, or property of any person or
animal. No person shall ride in or upon a portion of a bicycle
not intended for passengers. Noperson shall operate a bicycle
while wearing earphones that interfere with hearing ambient
noise.
E.No person shall leave a bicycle, scooter or skateboard in 9ny
place or position where other persons may trip over or be
injured by it.
RI-19. Human Flight.
No person shall hang-glide, parachute, parasaii or engage in any
human flight on, over, or into park or open space, except by
written permit in d4signated areas.
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RI-20. Trail use.speed limit. ~
The maximum speed for all trail uses is 15 miles per hour,
unless a lesser maximum speed is posted, and no person shall
exceed the maximum speed on any trail; however, no person shall
operate a bicycle, or ride a horse or other such animal at a
speed greater than is reasonable, prudent, or safe. Bicyclists
and equestrians are required to slow to 5 miles per hour when
passing others or approaching blind turns.
RI-21. Commercial activities and solicitation.
Commercial activities, commercial solicitation, and solicitation
for donations, not associated with and supportive of city
programs or city-sponsored activities for which a permit has
been issued by the director, are prohibited.
RI-22. Restrooms.
Male persons sha!l not-.enter any restroom or washroom set apart
for females, and female persons shall not enter any restroom or
washroom set apart for males; .except, this shall not apply to
persons with special needs or their accompanying attendants or
children under the age of six years old who are accompanied by a
perso~ who is of the sex designated for that facility and who
has reason to be responsible for such person.
RI-23. Unauthorized use of keys or locks.
No person other than one acting under the direction of the
director shall duplicate or cause to be duplicated a key used by
the department for a padlock or door lock of any type or
description, nor shall any person divulgethe combination of any
lock so ~quipped to any unauthorized person. No person, other
than one acting under the direction Of the director, shall use a
key to access any park and/or open space facili.ties. The
director may issue keys to user groups. Said user groups must
use the keys for permitted activity only and return issued keys
to the City upon completion of the activity. No-person shall
place a lock upon any gate or fence in any park or open space
area without prior permission from.the Director.
RI-24. Water pollution.
While within the boundaries 6f any park facility, no person
shall throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed
in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, bay or other
body of water or in any tributary, stream or drain flowing into
such waters any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid,
including but without limitation to,~ particles or objects made
of paper, metal, glass, garbage, rubbish, rubber, fuel, plant
material, food matter, fiber and plastics.
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RI-25. Harmful substances.
No person shall possess, place, or apply any substance harmful
to any person, property, wildlife, or vegetation on park or open
space lands.
RI-26. Littering.
Depositing refuse or other waste ’on or into fire rings,
barbecues or other devices used to contain fires or for cooking
is Prohibited.
RI-27. Disposal of effluent.
No person shall deposit waste water, sewage or effluent from
sinks, portable toilets, or other fixtures upon or into the
ground Qr water.
RI-28. Smoking.
No person shall smoke any substance in,any area designated as a
playground, nature trail or nature area or in or on any .park
facility where smoking is posted as being prohibited.
RI-29. Fireworks.
No person shall possess, give, sell, discharge, set off, or
cause to be discharged, on or into any portion of park or open
space lands any firecrackers, missiles, rockets, fireworks, or
explosives.
RI-30. Animals.
No person other than public or peace officers, rangers, city
naturalists, animal control officers in the discharge of their
duties shall:
A. Hunt, molest, harm, provide a noxious substance to, frighten,
kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any
animal within the boundaries of any park facility, nor remove
nor have in his possession the young, eggs or nest of any such
creature;
B. Abandon any animal, dead or alive, within any park facility;
C. Remove any animal not his own from within any park facility;
exception is made to the foregoing in that proper season, fish
may by f±shed and removed from areas designated for fishing by
licensed persons, in accordance with the California Fish and
Game Code and other related laws, and boarded horses may be
removed from a park facility, upon proper notification to the
department;
D. Bring into or maintain in or upon .any park facility any dog,
cat or other animal unless such animal at all times is kept on
a-leash and under full control of its Owner or custodian;
provided, however, the director may designate areas and times
within which persons may exercise, show, demonstrate or train
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unleashed .animals under full control or their owners or
custodians. No person shall allow a dog, cat, or domesticated
animal, even if leashed, to disturb, chase, molest, injure, or
take any kind of native wildlife, whether living or dead, or
remove, destroy, or in any manner disturb the natural habitat
of any animal on parks or open space land.
E. Permit cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or other animals owned by
him/her or in his/her possession to graze within the
boundaries of any park facility without express approval of
the director;
F. No person shall keep or raise cattle, horses, sheep, or other
livestock on park or open space land, unless pursuant to a
lease, license, or other entitlement of use granted by the
City.of Palo Alto.
G. Ride or lead a horse, pony, mule, burro or other animal onto
or over any park facility, other than-at times and upon roads
or trails designated for riding of animals; except with
approval of the director.
H..No person owning or having custody or control of. any dog shall
permit such dog to defecate on any public street, sidewalk,
park or parkway without immediately removing the resulting
excrement at the time of occurrence. The excrement so removed
shall not be disposed of on any property listed in this
chapter except in public refuse receptacles. Persons using
Seeing-Eye dogs are exempt from thios-section.
RI-31. Nuisance Dogs.
No person shall allow or have on park or open space land a dog
that is threatening or a nuisance to people, other animals, or
property. This includes, but is not limited to growling,
barking, baring of teeth, or challenging in any manner, people,
animals, or property.
RI-32. Dog exercise area.
Dogs may be allowed off leash in the dog exercise areas,
designated as such, in Herbert Hoover Park, John Lucas Greet
Park and Mitchell Park. No person, with or w±thout a dog, shall
be in a dog exercise area before 8:00 a.m. nor any later than
one half hour after sunset. City employees performing their
assigned duties are exempt from this restriction. No dog is to
be left unattended in any dog exercise area. A muzzle shall be
securely attached over the mouth of all aggressive dogs. Any
person with a dog in the dog exerclse area shall properly
dispose of any dog fecal matter by placing it in the provided
receptacles. All dogs shall be placed on a leash upon leaving
anydog exercise area. Violations of these regulations may
result in a citation and /or limiting the use. of the dog
exercise area.
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RI-33. Unauthorized construction activities.
No person shall deposit any earth, sand, rock, stone or other
substance within any park facility, nor shall he/she dig or
remove any such material from within any park facility, nor
shall he/she erect or attempt toerect any building, wharf or
structure of any kind .by driving or setting up posts orpiles,
nor in any manner appropriate or encumber any portion of the
real property owned by, operated, controlled or managed by the
department without a permit from the director.
RI-34. Use of utilities.
A. Electrical, phone, .data communication, and cable receptacles
in parks and open space spaces may only be used or accessed
for private use within the terms of a special use permit
granted by the Community Services Department.
B. Gas fixtures, water faucet spigots and irrigation water
outlets that require ~ key, or opening, device in parks and open
space spaces may only be used or accessed for private use
within the terms of a @pecial use permit granted by the
Community Services Department.
C. Sanitary sewers or storm drains in parks or open space areas
may not be used for the clean-out.of personal septic systems
under any circumstances.
RI-35. Gathering wood in Open Space areas.
Gathering wood from or possessing wood that has been gathered
from Open Space areas is not permitted.
RI-36. Parking restrictions.
No person shall park a motor vehicle, except an authorized
emergency vehicle, or when in compliance with the directions of
a peace officer,ranger, or City employee, in any of the
following places:
A. In areas where prohibited by "NO PARKING" or "FIRE LANE -
DO NOT BLOCK" signs.
B. On any fire trail.
C. On any equestrian or hiking trail.
D.In such a place or manner as would block or obstruct any
gate, entrance, or exit.
E.In such a place or manner as to take up more than one
marked parking space in any authorized parking area.
F.In such a place or manner as to block or obstruct the free
flow of traffic.
G. W±thin 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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H. Adjacent to any curb painted red.
I.In any park or open space land after sunset except pursuant
to a written permit.
J.In areas signed for permit parking on park or open space
land without a written permit.
K.In any other place on park or open space
designated by the City as an authorized area..
land not
RI-37. Operation of motor vehicles.
No person shall operate, propel, or leave standing any motor
vehicle on park or open space land, except:
A. Emergency vehicles operated within the scope of official use.
B. Upon roads, trails, or paths, which may from time to time be
set aside and posted by the City for the use of specifically
designated vehicles.
C. Upon roads and parking areas open to the public during regular
open .hours. ~
D.Motor vehicle includes, but is not limited to, any vehicle as
defined by section 415 and/or 670 of the California Vehicle
Code, motorcycles, off-road vehicles,"dirt bikes",and
similar vehicles.
RI-38. Violation - Penalty.
A. The director shall have authority to revoke a permit upon a
finding of violation by the permitee or persons acting under
the permit of any regulation contained in this chapter or upon
a finding Of violation of other city ordinance or law of this
state in the exercise of the permit.
B. The director or designee shall have. the authority to eject
from any park facility any person acting in violation of
regulations contained in this chapter.
Park and Open Space Regulations 12 06/19/02