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OR 86-352 Parks & Recreation Code AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 86352 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COPPELL CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE 9-11 WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE PARKS AND RECREATION CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Coppell City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Article 9-11, which shall be known as the Parks and Recreation Code, to read as follows: "ARTICLE 9 - 11 PARKS AND RECREATION CODE See. 9-11-1 MAME OF CODE This Article shall be commonly known and cited as the "Parks and Recreation Code." Sec. 9-11-2 DEFI!ilTION$ For the purposes of this Article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future and words in the plural number include the singular, and words in the singular include the plural The word "shalr' is always mandatory and not merely directory. See. 9-11-3 GENERAL REGULATIONS Within the limits of any park, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to do any of the acts hereinafter specified, except as may be otherwise provided: A. To hitch, fasten, lead, drive, or let loose any animal, reptile, or fowl of any kind, provided that this shall not apply to dogs or cats when led by a chain, cord, or leash. B. To ride or drive any horse or other animal, except in areas specifically designated for such purpose. C. To carry or discharge any firearm, firecrackers, torpedoes, or any other fireworks, airguns, BB guns, or slingshots. D. To operate any model airplane or rocket or discharge any bow and arrow, except in such areas as may be specifically designated for such purposes by the Director. E. To damage, cut, break, injure, deface, or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, cage, pen, monument, fence, bench, or other structure, apparatus, or property; or to mark or write upon, paint, or deface any building, monument, fence, bench, or other structure. F. To swim, bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any fountain, pond, lake, or stream. G. To make or kindle a fire, except in picnic stoves or fire pits in areas designated for that purpose. H. To wash dishes or to empty salt water or other waste liquids in areas other than those specifically designated for such purposes. I. To leave garbage, cans, bottles, papers, or other refuse elsewhere than }n refuse containers provided for such purpose. J. To participate or engage in any activity on any public park area when such activity will create a danger to the public or may be considered a public nuisance. The Director may designate particular locations within park areas for specific activities. K. Overnight camping on any park property, except by special permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Director. L. To disrupt or disturb in any manner any picnic, meeting, service, concert, exercise, or exhibition. M. To distribute, post, place, or erect any advertising handbill, circular, bill, notice, paper, or other advertising device without special permit issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation. N. To sell or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise, or services without special permit issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation. O. To practice, carry on, conduct, or solicit for any trade, occupation, business, or profession. P. To go into or remain in any City park at a time when the park is officially closed to the public without a special permit issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation. The following parks shah be closed to the public during the times indicated, and signs indicating such shah be posted at conspicuous places to give notice thereof. (1) Andrew Brown Park - closed from sunset to 8:00 a.m. the following day. Sec. 9-11-4 VEHICULAR REGULATIONS Within the limits of any park, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to do any of the acts hereinafter specified, except as may be otherwise provided: A. To drive a vehicle at a rate of speed faster than fifteen (15) miles per hour upon any drive or street in any park of the City unless otherwise posted on standard traffic signs. B. To exhibit any unnecessary acceleration of a vehicle such as to cause gravel to be thrown, tires to squeal, or the vehicle to spin in an unsafe or hazardous manner. C. To drive a vehicle over or across the curbs, sidewalks, grass, or lawn within any park area unless signs permit. D. For any vehicle used for the purpose of transporting freight and merchandise, or brick, stone, or gravel, and all those commonly known as express or delivery vans to enter upon or drive through any public park, except by special permit issued by the Director. E. To park in areas other than those set aside for this purpose. In areas having no parking areas marked, all parking will take place outside of the boundary or curb-line, where existing. F. Where parking stalls have been designated, rill vehicles shall be parked within and between the lines designating a single vehicle parking space and not otherwise. G. Where parking lots or areas within parks have been designated for head-in parking to front on a visible parking line without delineated single vehicle spaces, the front of the vehicle shah be placed on the parking line. H. No vehicle shall be parked or left behind any other vehicle in the parking line or back of such parking line in any manner so as to obstruct, block, or hinder ingress or egress from the line. Where a vehicle is parked or ]eft in violation of this section in such a manner as to obstruct or block traffic and the owner or operator of the vehicle cannot be found or refuses to remove such vehicle, police officers or other authorized representative of the City may move the vehicle so that traffic will not be impeded. No variation to the requirements of this paragraph shall be allowed, except by special permit issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Sec. 9-1l-5 ENFORCEMENT A. Officials The Director, park attendants designated by the Director, and any member of the Police Department shall, in conjunction with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this ordinance. B. Ejeetment The Director, park attendants designated by the Director, and any member of the Police Department shall have the authority to demand that any person acting in violation of this ordinance leave the park. "Demand" as that term is used in this subsection, shah mean the giving of an order to the person in violation of this ordinance, instructing that such person leave and depart from the premises of the park. It shah be unlawful for any person to remain within the park premises after receiving such an order. Such failure shah constitute criminal trespass. Sec. 9-11-6 DAMAGE TO PARK PROPERTY if any person damages or defaces any real or personal property under the control or responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department, such violators shall be held responsible for the actual costs to repair or replace such damaged item or items. Sec. 9-11-7 FACILITY SCHEDULING A. Requests for reservations for any of the facilities in any of the parks must be made through the Parks and Recreation Department. Such reservations must be requested in writing no later than three (3) working days prior to the date for which the reservation is requested. Such written requests must state the facility for which the reservation is requested, the time or times and date or dates for which the reservation is requested, the person or persons who intend to utilize such facilities, and the person or persons requesting such reservations. The Director or a duly authorized representative of the Director should make every effort to act upon the request within two (2) working days of receipt of such request. B. The Director has the right to refuse or deny any request for reservation for reasonable cause. The Director further has the right and obligation to cance] or suspend any such reservation previously issued if, in the opinion of the Director, such cancellation or suspension is in the best interests of the citizens of Coppe]l and/or is necessary for the maintenance and control of facilities under the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. C. At the conclusion or the reservation of any facility, the facility must be ]eft in a clean and orderly condition. A]] applicants agree, as a condition of receiving such reservation, to pay the cost of repairing any damage to park property incurred by the group using the facility as determined by the Parks and Recreation Department. D. All facilities that are not reserved are available for use by the genera] public on a first come, first served basis. A listing of reserved facilities, including the time of reservation and the party holding such reservation, will be maintained by the secretary of the Parks and Recreation Department and will be available for inspection during regular working hours. E. Park Pavilions All park picnic pavilions can be reserved only by Coppell residents. Reservations will be granted for a pavilion between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and sunset. Thirty (30) minutes will be allowed between reservations. Reservations will only be accepted for a reasonable increment of time. F. Athletic Faeilitins Reservations for games or practices can only be made by a team or group consisting of 80 percent (80%) Coppe]] residents. The person making the reservation may be required to produce a list of members, including their residency, for determination of eligibility. Reservations for a playing facility will be granted for a reasonable period of time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and sunset for unlighted facilities and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. for lighted facilities. G. No fee shall be charged for reservation of park facilities or for the use of such facilities unless specifically authorized by the City Council of Coppell. Sec. 9-11-8 8PECIAL PERMITS A. Special permits as required by this ordinance must be applied for in writing no later than three (3) working days prior to the date for which the permit is requested. Such written request must clearly, eoneisely, and accurately state the purpose for which the permit is requested, the time or times and date or dates for which the permit is requested, the person or persons who intend to utilize such permit, and the person or persons requesting such permit. The Director or a duly authorized representative of the Director should make every effort to act upon such request within two (2) working days of receipt of such request. B. The person or persons utilizing such permit must have the permit in their possession or, if possible, posted in a conspicuous location, and available for inspection by the Director, park attendants designated by the Director, or any member of the Police Department. C. The Director has the right to refuse or deny any request for special permit for reasonable cause. The Director further has the right and obligation to cancel or suspend any such special permit previously issued if, in the opinion of the Director, such cancellation or suspension is in the best interests of the citizens of Coppe]] and/or is necessary for the maintenance and control of facilities under the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Any person making a request for a special permit or reservation may appeal the refusal of such request to the Board of Adjustment. Such appeal shall be taken within the time established by the rules of such Board in accordance with the provisions of Article 1011g, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas." SECTION 2. REPEALING CLAUSE All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE If any article, paragraph or subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the same shah not affect the va]idity of this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision thereof, other than the part so decided to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. PENALTY CLAUSE Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shah be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shah be punished by a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense, and each and every day such offense is continued shah constitute a aew and separate offense. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after the publication of its caption, as the law in such cases provides. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on the day of [~i.~2C~-c-A'.__~ , 1986. APPROVED: MAYi3R ATTEST: // APPROVED AS TO FORM: