HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-2660 ordORDINANCE NO. 86-2660
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, PLAINVIEW CODE TO
ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR GOVERNING AND
PROTECTING PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; PROVIDING
FOR ENFORCEMENT; and PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of fhe City of Plainview,
Texas finds a need to establish rules and regulations for the
government and protection of the. public parks and playgrounds
of the. City of Plainview; and
WfiEREAS, the City .Council further finds that it would be
in the best interest of and would promote the safety and
welfare of the users of city parks and playgrounds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS. THAT:
Art. IV, Section 22-41. et seq., are hereby created as
follows:
Section. 22-41: Park hours and use.
It shall be unlawful .for any person in any public park
or playground to: '
A. Enter into, remain, or use any portion of the public
park or playground between the hours of 12:00
midnite and 7:-00 ~a.m. unless duly authorized by the
City Manager or h,is designated representative.
B. Use any park area of any public park or playground
for camping, tenting, or recreational vehicle
parking except in those areas specifically
designated and authorized by the Superintendent of
Parks.
C. Leave a designated3 area before any outdoor fire is
completely extingtuished and before all trash in the
area is placed in a trash receptacle or otherwise
removed and properly disposed thereof.
D. Build or attempt to build a fire, except in fire
places,, barbecue pits or other such areas as are
permanently fixed to the ground and under such
regulations as may be so designated by the Park
Superintendent in the interest of safety.
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E. Use any park or playground, in an area not
designated as a camping area, as a permanent or temporary
residence. Evidence of residence includes, but is not limited
to, cooking, .sleeping, or use of the restroom facilities in
such a manner is to indicate the act of or fact of residing.
Section 2242: Enforcement.
Compliance with the rules and regulations of this
Article is a condition precedent to the use of the public
parks and playgrounds of the city .and any person charged with
the supervision and care of said parks and playgrounds and law
enforcement officers shall have. authority to enforce the
provisions of this .article by expulsion from said park or
playground or by arrest of the offender if such official is a
law enforcement officer.
Section 2243 : Conflicts .
All ordinances or part of any ordinance of the City of
Plainview, Texas, in conflict .with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 2244
Penalty.
Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any
of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine
not to exceed two hundred ($200.00) dollars..
Section 2245: Severability.
Should any section., paragraph, sentence., clause, phrase,
or word of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for- any purpose, the remainder of this Ordinance shall
be effected thereby.
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PASSED AND APPROVED. on first reading this 9th .day of
September, 1986.
PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this 23rd day
of September, 1986.
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E.V. Ridlehuber, Mayor
ATTEST:
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H RY O EN, City Clerk