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BY: Stephanie Anderson, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: June 30, 2016 (Meeting of July 6, 2016)
SUBJECT: Consider an Ordinance Replacing in its Entirety Paragraph 4 of
Subsection B of Section 5.08.020, Exempt Organizations, Activities,
Persons, of Chapter 5.08, Business Registration Permit, of Title 5,
Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations and Chapter 12.16, Parks
and Open Space of Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places of
the Moorpark Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND
Section 5.08.020 (Exempt organizations, activities, persons) of Chapter 5.08 (Business
Registration Permit) of the Moorpark Municipal Code (MMC) was last revised in 2013.
At that time, several exemptions to the requirement of a business registration permit
were added, including an exemption for vendors at one or two day events for which a
temporary use permit has been added. A proposed change to the Rules Resolution
requires a change to subsection B of this section.
Chapter 12.16 (Parks and Open Space) of the MMC was last revised in 2010. At that
time, the title of Chapter 12.16 was changed, sections were renumbered, several
sections were revised, and four new sections were added, including 12.16.010
(Definitions), 12.16.030 (Signs), 12.16.170 (Park use agreements), and 12.16.200 (Dog
park).
Amendments to Chapter 12.16 are being brought to the Council at this time for several
reasons. Changes to section 12.16.160 (Requirement and enforcement of park rental
permits) and section 12.16.120 (Fire control) are necessary for consistency with
proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations Governing City Park Rentals
Resolution (Rules Resolution). Additionally, a section addressing trail use has been
added, as the City now owns and manages multi-use trails. Another section has been
added to clarify which violations of the chapter constitute an infraction and which
-constitute a misdemeanor. Other changes are proposed to clarify language and update
the code to be consistent with current and desired practices. Staff reviewed park code
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language from several other cities and park and recreation districts in the process of
preparing the recommended revisions to Chapter 12.16.
DISCUSSION
The revision to Paragraph 4 to Subsection B of Section 5.08.020 (Exempt
organizations, activities, persons) of Chapter 5.08 (Business Registration Permit) will
exempt vendors who are participating in an event or tournament for which a park rental
permit has been issued from the requirement of holding a current business registration
permit. Currently, the provision exempts vendors at a one or two day events for which a
temporary use permit has been issued. However, because park rental permits, not
temporary use permits, are issued for events at City parks, this exemption does not
apply to vendors participating at events in the parks. This revision will provide
consistency for vendors participating in events within the City, regardless of the event
location. This change correlates with proposed changes to Section 5.2 (Vendors) of the
Rules Resolution.
The language in the draft ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney. The
revisions to Chapter 12.16 of the MMC are summarized below:
Section 12.16.010 (Definitions)
Definitions for "riding animal" and "trail" have been added to this section.
Section 12.16.020 (Hours of operation)
Language has been changed to clarify the hours during which park facilities are closed.
The intent of the section is for unlit facilities to close at sunset and lit facilities to close at
10:00 p.m. However, current language indicates that an entire park which contains
lighted facilities does not close until 10:00 p.m. Many parks contain a combination of
both lighted and unlighted facilities, making it unclear when facilities will close. The
language has been modified to state that park facilities are closed from sunset to 6:00
a.m., unless otherwise approved by City Council. All park facilities with open hours other
than 6:00 a.m. to sunset will be approved by City Council resolution and signage of the
hours will be located at said park facilities.
Section 12.16.040 (Animal control)
This section has been revised to describe additional circumstances under which the
requirement for an animal to be on-leash while in a park does not apply. Currently, the
only exemption is for a dog within a dog park. Additional exemptions include riding
animals on a designated trail (which are governed by a new Section, 12.16.220),
animals used by law enforcement in the performance of their duties, and animals
participating in an activity for which a park rental permit has been issued.
Section 12.16.080 (Public conduct)
This section has been revised to remove the terms "boisterous" and "insulting" from the
list of prohibited language. This change was made because it is uncertain that
prohibiting "boisterous" or "Insulting" language at a park would be enforceable under the
First Amendment.
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Section 12.16.120 (Fire control and barbecues)
The current title of this section is Fire control. The title has been revised, as the section
includes additional language relating specifically to the use of barbecues. Currently,
personal/portable barbecues are not permitted. The section has been revised to allow
personal/portable barbecues. Language regulating the use of personal/portable
barbecues has also been added, including maximum cylinder size, placement,
collection of grease, and attendance by an adult at all times while in use. Changes in
this section correlate with changes to Section 5.4 (Use of Special Attractions,
Performers and Equipment) of the Rules Resolution.
Section 12.16.150 (Vehicles, riding animals and other conveyances)
The current title of this section is Vehicles and horses, riding animals and other
conveyances. "Horses" has been removed from the title, as the new definition of "riding
animal" in Section 12.16.010 includes horses. The paragraph in this section has been
divided into subsections for easier reading. The section has also been revised to
exempt vehicles used by City employees for authorized City business and emergency
vehicles from the provision restricting vehicles to roads or paths. This is consistent with
current practice.
Section 12.16.160 (Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits)
Some of the language in this section has been divided into subsections for easier
reading. The requirement for a park rental permit for a gathering which exceeds fifty
people in attendance has been changed to refer to attendance limits established by city
council resolution. This change correlates with changes to Section 4.1 (Park Rental
Permits Required) of the Rules Resolution. As detailed in a separate agenda report, the
attendance limits were lowered in order to better manage use of parks by groups
smaller than 50 people but large enough to impact adjacent neighborhoods.
Section 12.16.180 (Prohibited activities and uses)
The paragraph in this section has been divided into subsections for easier reading. The
section has also had language added to include prohibiting use of a park facility or
equipment that is inconsistent with the intended use of the facility or equipment and
prohibiting the use of drones.
Section 12.16.190 (Skate facility)
Language specifically identifying the required protective gear as a helmet, elbow pads,
and knee pads has been added in order to be compliant with section 115800 of the
California Health and Safety Code.
Section 12.16.210 (Parking restrictions)
The title of this section has been changed to "Parking restrictions and fees". Language
has been added to give the City Manager or his/her designee the authority to charge a
parking fee at Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP) when such a fee is in the best
interest of the city. The intent of this section is to address parking issues that occur at
AVCP, such as when parking fees are charged to park in the Moorpark High School
parking lots for events held on the campus, resulting in large numbers of school event
attendees parking in AVCP parking lots.
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Section 12.16.220 (Trails)
This is a new section. This section has been added to govern the use of City owned and
managed trails. Provisions of this section include entering and exiting trails only at
designated points, observing right-of-way restrictions, establishing a maximum speed
limit of fifteen miles per hour, and regulations for equestrians.
Section 12.16.230 (Violation and penalty)
This is a new section. Section 1.10.020 (Code violations) subsection C of the MCC
states "Any person violating any of the provisions of this code may be prosecuted as an
infraction punishable by fine, or as a misdemeanor and punishable by fine or
imprisonment, or both, in accordance with Government Code Section 36900, et seq.,
unless the offense is specifically classified in this code or by state law as an infraction.
All violations shall be a misdemeanor unless made an infraction by: (1) the city attorney
filing a complaint in the municipal court specifying that the offense is an infraction; or (2)
the issuing of a citation by an officer specifying that the violation is an infraction; or (3)
the city attorney making a motion in court to reduce a misdemeanor to an infraction if
such motion is made prior to the trial on the matter." Several chapters of the MCC
currently include a "Violation and penalty" section, establishing whether violations of the
provisions of the chapter are infractions or misdemeanors. Chapter 12.16 currently has
no such section. Most city and park district ordinances reviewed by staff designated
violations of the park code as infractions, and some designated certain violations as
infractions and others as misdemeanors. Section 12.16.230 designates violations of
Section 12.16.060 (Alcoholic beverages prohibited), Section 12.16.120 (Fire control and
barbecues), Section 12.16.130 (Damaging of property prohibited), and Section
12.16.140 (Fireworks and weapons prohibited) as misdemeanors. All other violations
are designated as infractions, with the condition that the fourth or additional violation is
a misdemeanor. Also included in this new section is language to allow enforcement via
administrative citation.
CEQA
The Community Development Director has reviewed the contents of this Ordinance and
determined that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal; potential increase in rental fees due to changes in attendance limits requiring a
permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Introduce Ordinance No. for first reading, waive full reading, and place this
ordinance on the agenda for the July 20, 2016 meeting, for purposes of providing
second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
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Attachment 1: Draft Ordinance including Exhibit A (Chapter 12.16)
Attachment 2: Paragraph 4 of Subsection B of Section 5.08.020 and Chapter 12.16 with
legislative format showing revisions
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Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY PARAGRAPH 4
OF SUBSECTION B OF SECTION 5.08.020 (EXEMPT
ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND PERSONS) OF
CHAPTER 5.08 (BUSINESS REGISTRATION PERMIT) OF
TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS), OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE
AND REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 12.16
(PARKS AND OPEN SPACE) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION
UNDER CEQA
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Paragraph 4 of sub-
section B of Section 5.08.020 (Exempt organizations, activities, persons) of Chapter
5.08 (Business Registration Permit) of Title 5 (Business Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations) of the Moorpark Municipal Code should be revised; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Chapter 12.16 (Parks and
Open Space) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code should be revised; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has reviewed the contents of
this Ordinance and determined that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has reviewed the Community Development
Director's determination that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA and concurs that the
Ordinance does not have the possibility of have a significant effect on the environment
and is therefore exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 2. Paragraph 4 of sub-section B of Section 5.08.020 of Chapter 5.08
of the Moorpark Municipal Code is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
"4. Individual vendors at a one-day or two-day special event, or at a sports
tournament not exceeding four total days, within the city for which a temporary use
permit or park rental permit has been issued."
SECTION 3. Chapter 12.16 of the Moorpark Municipal Code is hereby replaced
in its entirety to read as it appears in Exhibit A to this ordinance.
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SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and
each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or
portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make
a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City
Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of adoption in
the manner required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of ,
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
Exhibit A: Chapter 12.16
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Exhibit A
CHAPTER 12.16 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
12.16.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
set forth in this section.
"Dog park" is defined as a public park or area within a public park that is specifically
established for dogs and their owners to exercise and play with the dogs off-leash in a controlled,
fenced, and gated environment.
"Open space"means and includes any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially
unimproved and devoted to an open space use as defined in Section 65560 of the California
Government Code,and is owned, leased, used, operated, controlled, or maintained by the city as
public property.
"Park" means and includes any land designated by city as a public park and also includes
any public athletic field or court, bicycle motocross facility, community center, garden, golf
course, greenbelt, gymnasium, lake, pathway, playground, pond, recreation center, recreation
grounds, senior citizen or active adult center, skateboard facility, swimming pool, teen center,
trail, water feature, and any other property owned, leased, used, operated, controlled, or
maintained by the city for public recreational purposes, whether passive or active, including all
facilities and structures thereon, and all off-street parking lots or parking areas which are used or
intended to be used in connection therewith.
"Potentially dangerous dog" shall have the definition established by Section 31602 of the
California Food and Agriculture Code.
"Protective gear" means helmet,elbow pads, and knee pads designed specifically for use
by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
"Riding animal"means a horse,mule, donkey or similar equine animal.
"Skate facility" means portable or permanent facility specifically established for use by
skateboards and in-line skaters that may contain apparatuses and structures including, but not
limited to, ramps, curbs,jumps, inclines, and declines, which skate facility is also designed and
intended specifically for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters and is located on city property
and maintained by the city.
"Trail" means the network of City owned or operated non-motorized pathways used by
pedestrians, bicyclists, or persons riding or walking with riding animals for recreation and
transportation.
"Vicious dog" shall have the definition established by Section 31603 of the California
Food and Agriculture Code.
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12.16.020 Hours of operation.
No person shall enter or remain in any park or open space during the hours that the park
or open space is closed. Parks and open space shall be closed from sunset to six (6:00) a.m.,
unless otherwise approved by city council. The city council may by resolution approve more or
less restrictive hours of operation for a specific park and for certain facilities or structures,
including restrooms,and the amended hours of operation for the park or facility shall be
indicated by appropriate signage. The city manager or designated representative may close a park
or extend the hours of operation for maintenance, for conditions which create a danger to public
health or safety, or to accommodate a city sponsored special event. The hours of operation
described above shall not apply to persons attending an authorized city-sponsored program or
city employees and city contractors engaged in the performance of their official duties.
12.16.030 Signs.
The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such
signs or notices as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to protect the
public and ensure orderly and efficient use of any park or open space.
12.16.040 Animal control.
A. Any person owning or having charge, care, custody, or control of any dog,
livestock or other animal shall be responsible for removal of debris, litter or contaminants caused
by such animal and any neglect of such responsibility shall be construed as littering, as defined
in Section 12.16.050 of this chapter.
B. Except as provided herein, no person owning or having charge, care, custody or
control of any dog, livestock, or other animal shall cause, permit or allow the same to be in a
park or open space unless such animal is restrained by a chain or leash, sufficient to restrain the
animal, not exceeding six (6) feet in length and is in the charge, care, custody, or control of a
competent person.
C. The requirement for an animal to be on-leash while in a park or open space shall not
apply to the following:
I. A dog within a designated dog park, as authorized by Section 12.16.200 of this
chapter.
2. A riding animal on a designated trial, as authorized by Section 12.16.220 of this
chapter.
3. An animal used by a law enforcement agency in the performance of its official duties.
4. Animals participating in a show or program in connection with activities for which a
park rental permit has been issued and in accordance with all conditions attached to such
permit.
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5. Animals participating in a show or program in connection with a city-sponsored event
or program.
D. For city-sponsored events held upon any city park or open space, the city manager
or designated representative shall have the authority to ban any dog, livestock, or other animal
from being brought into the event area when it is determined that the presence of animals would
create an undue risk to the health or safety of persons attending the event. Whenever animals
have been banned from a city event, no person owning or having charge, care, custody or control
of any animal may cause, permit, or allow the animal to be brought into the designated event
area. This section does not apply to guide or service animals for the disabled, animals approved
by the city as a contracted service for the event, or animals being used by a public officer in the
performance of official duties. The prohibition set forth in this section to ban any dog, livestock,
or other animal from city-sponsored event areas, as approved by the city manager or designated
representative, shall not apply until signs have been placed in and about the event area, including
at public entrances, where the activity is to be prohibited. The city manager or designated
representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the authority
provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
12.16.050 Littering prohibited.
No person shall drop or deposit refuse, trash, hazardous waste, contaminants or litter in
any park or open space, except in receptacles provided for this purpose, nor place in said
receptacles any refuse brought from private property.
12.16.060 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverages in any park or open space, except as
permitted within the city community center building with the issuance of appropriate city
permits.
12.16.070 Excessive noise prohibited.
No person shall make excessive noise through the use of amplifying equipment, or any
other means in any park or open space that tends to distract or disturb patrons or nearby
residents. No person shall use amplified sound without a park rental permit issued by the city.
Persons with a city issued park rental permit authorizing use of sound amplification equipment
shall keep the sound volume of such equipment at a level that avoids disturbing other people
using the park or nearby residents. This Section does not apply to amplified sound and
authorized noise-generating activities at a city-sponsored event.
12.16.080 Public conduct
No person shall engage in threatening, abusive, or indecent language or engage in any
disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the peace and interfering with the
enjoyment or other persons in any park or open space. No person shall engage in conduct or
behavior so as to constitute a safety hazard to any other person within any park or open space.
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12.16.090 Duplicating keys prohibited.
No person shall duplicate keys used by the city for padlocks, door locks or locks of any
type in any park or open space.
12.16.100 Camping and lodging prohibited.
No person shall loiter, camp or lodge in any park or open space.
12.16.110 Vending prohibited.
No one shall vend any food, merchandise or product in any park or open space without
first obtaining a permit from the city.
12.16.120 Fire control and barbecues.
A. No person shall make or kindle a fire for any purpose, except in places designated
for this purpose, in any park or open space. A person starting a fire in an authorized place shall
be responsible for assuring that the fire is thoroughly extinguished before leaving the immediate
area.
B. Charcoal or wood barbecuing is permitted only in the city installed barbecue
grills.
C. Personal/portable barbeques are limited to propane with a maximum cylinder size
of 40 lbs. Personallportable barbeques must be in good working condition and hoses and
regulators must be UL listed. Personal/portable barbecues must have legs and be placed on the
ground at least thirty (30) feet away from any flammable material, including trees, brush,
woodchips, or buildings. Personal/portable barbecues may not be used in any way so as to
scorch, burn, or otherwise damage turf,tables, or other park equipment or property. Grease must
be collected in a metal container and disposed of in a trash receptacle.
D. At least one individual eighteen (18) years or older must be responsible for and attend
to a barbecue at all times while it is in use.
E. For city-sponsored events held at any city park or open space, the city manager or
designated representative shall have the authority to prohibit use of city installed barbeques and
bringing personal/portable barbeques to such events. The prohibition shall not apply until signs
have been placed in and about the event area, including at public entrances, where the activity is
to be prohibited. The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and
maintain such signs consistent with the authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
12.16.130 Damaging of property prohibited.
No person shall cut, break, injure, tamper with, deface, remove or disturb any tree, shrub,
plant, rock, building, wall, fence, bench, sign structure, apparatus or property in any park or open
space. -
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12.16.140 Fireworks and weapons prohibited.
All fireworks are prohibited in any park or open space in the city, consistent with Chapter
8.64, Fireworks Prohibited, with the exception of public displays and theatrical/special effects
authorized by a valid Ventura County Fire Protection District Fire Code (VCFC) permit and
applicable city temporary use or park rental permit. No person shall discharge any weapon,
firearm, airguns, or slingshots in any park or open space, except in areas specifically designated
for such purposes.
12.16.150 Vehicles, riding animals and other conveyances.
A. All persons shall operate, ride, or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, truck,
trailer, wagon, motor scooter, mobility scooter, powered wheel chair, animal, or other
conveyance at all times with reasonable regard to the safety of others in any park or open space.
B. No person shall operate, ride or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, truck,
trailer, wagon, motor scooter, mobility scooter, powered wheel chair, animal, or other
conveyance on other than roads or paths designated for that purpose in any park or open space,
except a disabled person may ride or drive a mobility scooter or powered wheel chair at a
maximum speed limit of four(4) miles per hour on areas designated for pedestrians. This sub-
section does not apply to city employees and city contractors engaged in authorized city
business, emergency personnel engaged in the performance of their official duties, or other use
as may be approved by a park rental permit or with the written authorization of the city manager
or designated representative.
C. No motor vehicle, animal or other conveyance shall be parked or fastened in other
than an established or designated parking or hitching area in any park or open space.
D. No person shall roller-skate, roller-blade, skateboard, hoverboard, or use a similar
conveyance on other than sidewalks or paths designed for pedestrians. No person shall roller-
skate, roller-blade, skateboard, hoverboard, or use a similar conveyance on court surfaces
intended for other sport activities designated and posted by the city for that purpose.
12.16.160 Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits.
A. The city rents portions of its parks, including park facilities and structures. The
city has the ability to issue and enforce park rental permits. Standard conditions of approval,
fees, surety, liability, and insurance requirements for park rental permits shall be established by
resolution of the city council. The city council shall also establish by resolution the parks that
may accommodate attractions, equipment, or temporary structures, subject to approval of a park
rental permit or park use agreement.
B. No person shall interfere with an authorized permitted rental of a city park,
including facilities and structures.
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C. No person or group shall hold a gathering at a city park which exceeds attendance
limits as established by city council resolution without first obtaining a permit for such gathering
from the city.
D. No person or entity shall engage in any for-profit or fee based activity or filming
of any kind, with the exception of filming by an individual when such activities are not for
commercial purposes and are for personal use, in any city park without first obtaining a permit
from the city, regardless of the size of the activities or number of participants.
E. No person or group shall use amplified sound equipment; locate attractions,
equipment or temporary structures; bring in a contract performer or contract services provider; or
conduct filming for more than personal use in a park or open space, without obtaining a city
issued park rental permit. Tents and membrane structures in excess of two hundred (200) square
feet and canopies in excess of four hundred (400) square feet require a valid Ventura County Fire
Protection District permit and city park rental permit.
F. The city manager or designated representative shall have the authority to issue
and enforce park rental permits; determine special conditions of approval; and determine which
attractions, equipment, temporary structures, contract performer or contract services provider
may be approved with a park rental permit in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and
any applicable city council resolution.
12.16.170 Park use agreements.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude the city council from approving a written
park use agreement, including league sports use agreements, when such agreements are
consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
12.16.180 Prohibited activities and uses.
A. No person shall engage in the activities of golf, archery, horseback riding, go-cart
riding, motorcycle or motorized off-road vehicle use, hang gliding, use of motor-driven and/or
remote controlled model airplanes, use of rockets and any other similar projectiles or flying
objects, and use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in any park or open space, except in
areas specifically designated for such purposes, and posted in accordance with Section
12.16.030.
B. Prohibited activities and equipment include trampolines, pony rides, animal
shows, and mechanical rides, except as may be approved by the city manager or designated
representative for a city sponsored or co-sponsored event.
C. No person shall participate in any sport or activity so as to constitute a hazard to
any other person within any park or open space.
D. No person shall sit, stand, walk, or climb upon any tree, fence, wall, or other
property not designated for such purposes.
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E. No person shall use a park facility or equipment for an activity which is
inconsistent with the intended use or design of the facility or equipment.
F. No person shall play baseball except on fields specifically designated for this
activity.
G. Not withstanding the foregoing, league sports or activities conducted pursuant to a
park use agreement with the city or park rental permit may be conducted in accordance with the
standards of the sport.
12.16.190 Skate facility.
The following provisions for skate facility use are in addition to the other requirements of
this chapter. Section 12.16.020, Hours of operation, Section 12.16.040, Animal control, and
Section 12.16.160, Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits, are modified by the
following skate facility use requirements.
A. Only individuals riding skateboards and in-line skates are authorized to use the
city's skate facility. No bicycles, scooters, or motorized vehicles are permitted to be operated in
the skate facility.
B. All users of the city's skate facility must wear protective gear including helmet,
elbow pads, and knee pads at all times while using said facility. Appropriate signage shall be
displayed at the skate facility informing users of the requirement to wear such protective gear
and that a user failing to do so will be subject to citation pursuant to Section 12.16.230.
C. Skate facility age restrictions for users may be established by city council
resolution.
D. Skate facility hours of operation and provisions for closure for city sponsored
events or for potentially hazardous conditions shall be established by city council resolution, and
hours of operation for a skate facility may vary from the hours of operation established by
Section 12.16.020.
E. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog,
livestock, or other animal shall cause, permit, or allow the same to be brought into, allow to be
loose within, or run at large upon the skate facility. Even with a chain or leash, such animals are
prohibited within the skate facility.
F. No private rental of a skate facility is permitted.
G. No formal or organized contests or activities of any kind shall be held in a skate
facility with the exception of a city sponsored event.
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H. Ramps,jumps, or other obstacles, equipment, or structures may not be brought
into the skate facility, unless written approval is obtained from the city manager or designated
representative in conjunction with a city sponsored event.
I. All food and beverages are prohibited in a skate facility except water in a plastic
bottle or container, unless written approval is obtained from the city manager or designated
representative in conjunction with a city sponsored event.
12.16.200 Dog park.
The following provisions for dog park use are in addition to the other requirements of this
chapter. Section 12.16.040, Animal control, and Section 12.16.160, Requirement and
enforcement of park rental permits, are modified by the following dog park use requirements.
A. Hours of operation for the dog park shall be established by city council resolution.
B. All dogs that are brought into the dog park must have a current dog license and
must be wearing a collar with a current license tag as required by Section 6.16.010, Licenses
required, and Section 6.16.070, Tag issuance.
C. All dogs that are brought into the dog park must be healthy with no contagious
conditions, parasite free, and vaccinated as required by Section 6.20.010, Vaccination required.
D. Potentially dangerous dogs, vicious dogs, female dogs in heat, and puppies under
four(4) months of age are prohibited from entering the dog park. Dogs exhibiting threatening or
aggressive behavior must be immediately removed from the dog park. In the event of a dog bite
or other injury caused by a dog, the person having charge, care, custody or control of the dog that
caused the injury must provide current license tag information and a telephone number to the
injured party.
E. The city council may by resolution prohibit any breed or type of dog from
entering the dog park.
F. Separate areas for use by small dogs and large dogs may be designated at the dog
park. Such areas will be separated by fencing and signage shall indicate the minimum and/or
maximum weight and/or size of dog allowed in the designated area. Dogs are restricted to use of
the area designated for their size.
G. Dogs shall be taken off-leash in the double gated holding area at the dog park
entrance. Dogs shall be off-leash once inside the fenced area of the dog park. All other
provisions of Section 6.08.050, Leash requirements, and Section 12.16.040, Animal control,
shall be enforced. All persons owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog in
the dog park must carry a leash.
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H. A maximum of four(4) dogs per person age sixteen (16) or older shall be allowed
inside the dog park at any one time. Dogs may not be left unattended in the dog park, and close
supervision of all dogs is required.
I. No children under six (6) years of age are permitted in the dog park. Children age
six (6) to age fifteen(15) are permitted in the dog park with adult supervision.
J. All persons bringing a dog into the dog park shall be responsible for cleaning up
after their dog, disposing of dog feces in the designated dog waste receptacles, and filling and
repairing holes dug by their dog.
K. All human and dog food, including food products, are prohibited in the dog park.
L. Use of noise amplification equipment, including bullhorn, air horn,or similar
device which results in noise disturbance, is prohibited in the dog park.
M. Commercial use of the dog park is prohibited, including dog training classes, dog
grooming, and solicitations or advertisement for pet related services.
N. No private rental of the dog park is permitted.
0. No private equipment, attraction, or structure may be brought into the dog park.
12.16.210 Parking restrictions and fees.
A. Parking restrictions for parks and open space shall be established by resolution of
the city council. Violations of any such restrictions shall be prosecuted as an infraction unless
otherwise indicated by city council resolution.
B. The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to establish and
charge a fee for parking at Arroyo Vista Community Park when charging such a fee is in the best
interest of the city. When a parking fee is charged, a sign stating the fee amount and the activity
for which the fee is being charged shall been placed at the park entrance. The city manager or
designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the
authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
12.16.220 Trails
The following provisions for trail use are in addition to the other requirements of this
chapter.
A. No person shall enter or exit a trail except at designated entry and exit points.
This provision does not apply to law enforcement and emergency personnel engaged in the
performance of their official duties or city employees and city contractors engaged in authorized
city business.
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B. All persons shall observe posted right-of-way restrictions and "trail courtesy"
right-of-way regulations. Unless otherwise posted, pedestrians shall yield to equestrians and
bicyclists shall yield to equestrians and pedestrians.
C. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on trails is fifteen (15) miles per hour.
D. A person may only lead or ride a riding animal on designated trails. No person
owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any riding animal shall leave said animal
unsupervised or unattended at any time. Riding animals must be adequately and safety equipped
for riding. Untrained, unmanageable, or vicious riding animals are prohibited from entering or
using trails.
E. Trails shall only be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and persons riding or walking
with dogs or riding animals. Animals on trails are subject to the requirements of Section
12.16.040.
12.16.230 Violation and Penalty
A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code,
provided, however, that a fourth or additional violation by the same person regardless of the time
of occurrence, shall constitute a misdemeanor.
B. Notwithstanding sub-section A, a violation of Sections 12.16.060, 12.16.120,
12.16.130, or 12.16.140 of this chapter is a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code.
C. In addition to the provisions of sub-sections A and B, the City may issue an
administrative citation for violations of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
1.16 of this code.
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Attachment 2
PARAGRAPH 4 OF SUBSECTION B OF 5.08.020 EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS,ACTIVITIES,
PERSONS:
4. Individual vendors at a one-day or two-day special event, or at a sports
tournament not exceeding four total days, within the city for which a temporary use permit or
park rental permit has been issued.
CHAPTER 12.16 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
12.16.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
set forth in this section.
"Dog park" is defined as a public park or area within a public park that is specifically
established for dogs and their owners to exercise and play with the dogs off-leash in a controlled,
fenced, and gated environment.
"Open space" means and includes any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially
unimproved and devoted to an open space use as defined in Section 65560 of the California
Government Code, and is owned, leased, used, operated, controlled, or maintained by the city as
public property.
"Park" means and includes any land designated by city as a public park and also includes
any public athletic field or court, bicycle motocross facility, community center, garden, golf
course, greenbelt, gymnasium, lake, pathway, playground, pond, recreation center, recreation
grounds, senior citizen or active adult center, skateboard facility, swimming pool, teen center,
trail, water feature, and any other property owned, leased, used, operated, controlled, or
maintained by the city for public recreational purposes, whether passive or active, including all
facilities and structures thereon, and all off-street parking lots or parking areas which are used or
intended to be used in connection therewith.
"Potentially dangerous dog" shall have the definition established by Section 31602 of the
California Food and Agriculture Code.
"Protective gear" means helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads designed specifically for use
by skateboarders and in-line skaters.
"Riding animal" means a horse, mule, donkey or similar equine animal.
"Skate facility" means portable or permanent facility specifically established for use by
skateboards and in-line skaters that may contain apparatuses and structures including, but not
limited to, ramps, curbs,jumps, inclines, and declines, which skate facility is also designed and
intended specifically for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters and is located on city property
and maintained by the city.
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"Trail" means the network of City owned or operated non-motorized pathways used by
pedestrians, bicyclists, or persons riding or walking with riding animals for recreation and
transportation.
"Vicious dog" shall have the definition established by Section 31603 of the California
Food and Agriculture Code. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.020 Hours of operation.
No person shall enter or remain in any park or open space during the hours that the park
or open space is closed. • :.. •: . . .
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... . ' - : • . :Parks and-er open space without
. . ' ' •- . . . .. - shall be closed from sunset to six (6:00) a.m., unless otherwise
approved by city council. The city council may by resolution approve more or less restrictive
hours of operation for a specific park and for certain facilities or structures, including restrooms,
and the amended hours of operation for the park or facility shall be indicated by appropriate
signage. The city manager or designated representative may close a park or extend the hours of
operation for maintenance, for conditions which create a danger to public health or safety,odor
to accommodate a city sponsored special event. The hours of operation described above shall not
apply to persons attending an authorized city-sponsored program or city employees and city
contractors engaged in the performance of their official duties. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.030 Signs.
The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such
signs or notices as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to protect the
public and ensure orderly and efficient use of any park or open space. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.040 Animal control.
A. Any person owning or having charge, care, custody, or control of any dog,
livestock or other animal shall be responsible for removal of debris, litter or contaminants caused
by such animal and any neglect of such responsibility shall be construed as littering, as defined
in Section 12.16.050 of this chapter.
B. Except as provided herein, Nno person owning or having charge, care, custody or
control of any dog, livestock, or other animal shall cause, permit or allow the same to be lease-or
in a park or open space unless such animal is restrained by a substantial
chain or leash, sufficient to restrain the animal, not exceeding six (6) feet in length and is in the
charge, care, custody, or control of a competent person_
C. The requirement for an animal to be on-leash while in a park or open space shall not
apply to the following; -
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1. A dog within a designated dog park, and-except as authorized by Section 12.16.200 of
this chapter.
2. A riding animal on a designated trial, as authorized by Section 12.16.220 of this
chapter.
3. An animal used by a law enforcement agency in the performance of its official duties.
4. Animals participating ina show or program in connection with activities for which a
park rental permit has been issued and in accordance with all conditions attached to such
permit.
5. Animals participating in a show or program in connection with a city-sponsored event
or program.
BD. For city-sponsored events held upon any city park or open space, the city manager
or designated representative shall have the authority to ban any dog, livestock, or other animal
from being brought into the event area when it is determined that the presence of animals would
create an undue risk to the health or safety of persons attending the event. Whenever animals
have been banned from a city event, no person owning or having charge, care, custody or control
of any animal may cause, permit, or allow the animal to be brought into the designated event
area. This section does not apply to guide or service animals for the disabled, animals approved
by the city as a contracted service for the event, or animals being used by a public officer in the
performance of official duties. The prohibition set forth in this section to ban any dog, livestock,
or other animal from city-sponsored event areas, as approved by the city manager or designated
representative, shall not apply until signs have been placed in and about the event area, including
at public entrances, where the activity is to be prohibited. The city manager or designated
representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the authority
provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter. (Ord. 112 § 1, 2012; Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.050 Uttering prohibited.
No person shall drop or deposit refuse, trash, hazardous waste, contaminants or litter in
any park or open space, except in receptacles provided for this purpose, nor place in said
receptacles any refuse brought from private property. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.060 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverages in any park or open space, except as
permitted within the city community center building with the issuance of appropriate city
permits. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.070 Excessive noise prohibited.
No person shall make excessive noise through the use of amplifying equipment, or any
other means in any park or open space that tends to distract or disturb patrons or nearby
residents. No person shall use amplified sound without a park rental permit issued by the city.
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Persons with a city issued park rental permit authorizing use of sound amplification equipment
shall keep the sound volume of such equipment at a level that avoids disturbing other people
using the park or nearby residents. This Section does not apply to amplified sound and
authorized noise-generating activities at a city-sponsored event. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.080 Public conduct.
No person shall engage in boisterous,threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language
or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the peace and interfering
with the enjoyment or other persons in any park or open space. No person shall engage in
conduct or behavior so as to constitute a safety hazard to any other person within any park or
open space. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.090 Duplicating keys prohibited.
No person shall duplicate keys used by the city for padlocks, door locks or locks of any
type in any park or open space. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.100 Camping and lodging prohibited.
No person shall loiter, camp or lodge in any park or open space. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.110 Vending prohibited.
No one shall vend any food, merchandise or product in any park or open space without
first obtaining a permit from the city.-. -_ •- •- • - . . . . • . •
designated-representative. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.120 Fire control and barbecues.
A. No person shall make or kindle a fire for any purpose, except in places designated
for this purpose, in any park or open space. A person starting a fire in an authorized place shall
be responsible for assuring that the fire is thoroughly extinguished before leaving the immediate
area.
B. Charcoal or wood barbecuing is permitted only in the city installed barbecue
grills.
C. Personal portable barbeques are limited to propane with a maximum cylinder size
of 40 lbs. Personal/portable barbeques must be in good working condition and hoses and
regulators must be UL listed. Personal/portable barbecues must have legs and be placed on the
ground at least thirty (30) feet away from any flammable material, including trees, brush,
woodchips, or buildings. Personal/portable barbecues may not be used in any way so as to
scorch, burn, or otherwise damage turf, tables, or other park equipment or property. Grease must
be collected in a metal container and disposed of in a trash receptacle.
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D. At least one individual eighteen(18) years or older must be responsible for and attend
to a barbecue at all times while it is in use. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
E. For city-sponsored events held at any city park or open space, the city manager or
designated representative shall have the authority to prohibit use of city installed barbeques and
bringing personal/portable barbeques to such events. The prohibition shall not apply until signs
have been placed in and about the event area, including at public entrances, where the activity is
to be prohibited. The city manager or designated representative is authorized to place and
maintain such signs consistent with the authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
12.16.130 Damaging of property prohibited.
No person shall cut, break, injure, tamper with, deface, remove or disturb any tree, shrub,
plant, rock, building, wall, fence, bench, sign structure, apparatus or property in any park or open
space. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.140 Fireworks and weapons prohibited.
All fireworks are prohibited in any park or open space in the city, consistent with Chapter
8.64, Fireworks Prohibited, with the exception of public displays and theatrical/special effects
authorized by a valid Ventura County Fire Protection District Fire Code (VCFC) permit and
applicable city temporary use or park rental permit. No person shall discharge any weapon,
firearm, airguns, or slingshots in any park or open space, except in areas specifically designated
for such purposes. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.150 Vehiclesand-horses, riding animals and other conveyances.
A. All persons shall operate, ride, or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, truck,
trailer, wagon, motor scooter, mobility scooter, powered wheel chair, animal, or other
conveyances shall-at all times be operated driven or ridden with reasonable regard to the safes
of others in any park or openspace
B. No person shall operate, ride or drive an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, truck,
trailer, wagon, motor scooter, mobility scooter,powered wheel chair, animal, or other
conveyance on other than roads or paths designated for that purpose in any park or open space,
except a disabled person may ride or drive a mobility scooter or powered wheel chair at a
maximum speed limit of four(4) miles per hour on areas designated for pedestrians.,—This sub-
section does not apply to city employees and city contractors engaged in authorized city
business, emergency personnel engaged in the performance of their official duties, or exceptother
use as may be approved by a park rental permit;or with the written authorization of the city
manager or designated representative.
C. No motor vehicle, animal or other conveyance shall be parked or fastened in other
than an established or designated parking or hitching area in any park or open space.
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D. No person shall roller-skate, roller-blade,or-skateboard, hoverboard, or use a
similar conveyance on other than sidewalks or paths designed for pedestrians. No person shall
roller-skate, roller-blade,.or-skateboard, hoverboard, or use a similar conveyance on court
surfaces intended for other sport activities designated and posted by the city for that purpose. 4R
._fob per*or oreo-spoee,(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.160 Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits.
A. The city rents portions of its parks, including park facilities and structures. The
city has the ability to issue and enforce park rental permits. Standard conditions of approval,
fees, surety, liability, and insurance requirements for park rental permits shall be established by
resolution of the city council. The city council shall also establish by resolution the parks that
may accommodate attractions, equipment, or temporary structures, subject to approval of a park
rental permit or park use agreement.
B. No person shall interfere with an authorized permitted rental of a city park,
including facilities and structures.
C. No person or group shall hold a gathering at a city park which exceeds fifty (50)
peeple-in attendance limits as established by city council resolution without first obtaining a
permit for such gathering from the city.
D. No person or entity shall engage in any for-profit or fee based activity or filming of
any kind, with the exception of filming by an individual when such activities are not for
commercial purposes and are for personal use, in any city park without first obtaining a permit
from the city, regardless of the size of the activities or number of participants.
GE. No person or group shall use amplified sound equipment; locate attractions,
equipment or temporary structures; bring in a contract performer or contract services provider; or
conduct filming for more than just personal use in a park or open space, without obtaining a city
issued park rental permit. Tents and membrane structures in excess of two hundred (200) square
feet and canopies in excess of four hundred (400) square feet require a valid VCFC Ventura
County Fire Protection District permit and city park rental permit.
OF. The city manager or designated representative shall have the authority to issue
and enforce park rental permits; determine special conditions of approval; and determine which
attractions, equipment, temporary structures, contract performer or contract services provider
may be approved with a park rental permit in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and
any applicable city council resolution. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.170 Park use agreements.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude the city council from approving a written
park use agreement, including league sports use agreements, when such agreements are
consistent with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
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12.16.180 Prohibited activities and uses.
A. No person shall engage in the activities of golf, archery, horseback riding, go-cart
riding, motorcycle or motorized off-road vehicle use, hang gliding, use of motor-driven and/or
remote controlled model airplanes, and-use of rockets and any other similar projectiles or flying
objects, and use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in any park or open space, except in
areas specifically designated for such purposes, and posted in accordance with Section
12.16.030.
B. Other pProhibited activities activities and equipment include trampolines, pony
rides, reptile-animal shows, and mechanical rides, except as may be approved by the city
manager or designated representative for a city sponsored or co-sponsored event.
C. No person shall participate in any sport or activity so as to constitute a hazard to
any other person within any park or open space.
D. No person shall sit, stand, walk, or climb upon any tree, fence, wall, or other
property not designated for such purposes.
E. No person shall use a park facility or equipment for an activity which is
inconsistent with the intended use or design of the facility or equipment.
F. No person shall play baseball except on fields specifically designated for this
activity.
G. Not withstanding the foregoing, league sports or activities conducted pursuant to a
park use agreement with the city or park rental permit may be conducted in accordance with the
standards of the sport. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.190 Skate facility.
The following provisions for skate facility use are in addition to the other requirements of
this chapter. Section 12.16.020, Hours of operation, Section 12.16.040, Animal control, and
Section 12.16.160, Requirement and enforcement of park rental permits, are modified by the
following skate facility use requirements.
A. Only individuals riding skateboards and in-line skates are authorized to use the
city's skate facility. No bicycles, scooters, or motorized vehicles are permitted to be operated in
the skate facility.
B. All users of the city's skate facility must wear protective gear including helmet,
elbow pads, and knee pads at all times while using said facility. Appropriate signage shall be
displayed at the skate facility informing users of the requirement to wear such protective gear
and that a user failing to do so will be subject to citation pursuant to Section 12.16.230.
C. Skate facility age restrictions for users may be established by city council
resolution.
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D. Skate facility hours of operation and provisions for closure for city sponsored
events or for potentially hazardous conditions shall be established by city council resolution, and
hours of operation for a skate facility may vary from the hours of operation established by
Section 12.16.020.
E. No person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog,
livestock, or other animal shall cause, permit, or allow the same to be brought into, allow to be
loose within, or run at large upon the skate facility. Even with a chain or leash, such animals are
prohibited within the skate facility.
F. No private rental of a skate facility is permitted.
G. No formal or organized contests or activities of any kind shall be held in a skate
facility with the exception of a city sponsored event.
H. Ramps,jumps, or other obstacles, equipment, or structures may not be brought
into the skate facility, unless written approval is obtained from the city manager or designated
representative in conjunction with a city sponsored event.
I. All food and beverages are prohibited in a skate facility except water in a plastic
bottle or container, unless written approval is obtained from the city manager or designated
representative in conjunction with a city sponsored event. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.200 Dog park.
The following provisions for dog park use are in addition to the other requirements of this
chapter. Section 12.16.040, Animal control, and Section 12.16.160, Requirement and
enforcement of park rental permits, are modified by the following dog park use requirements.
A. Hours of operation for the dog park shall be established by city council resolution.
B. All dogs that are brought into the dog park must have a current dog license and
must be wearing a collar with a current license tag as required by Section 6.16.010, Licenses
required, and Section 6.16.070, Tag issuance.
C. All dogs that are brought into the dog park must be healthy with no contagious
conditions, parasite free, and vaccinated as required by Section 6.20.010, Vaccination required.
D. Potentially dangerous dogs, vicious dogs, female dogs in heat, and puppies under
four(4) months of age are prohibited from entering the dog park. Dogs exhibiting threatening or
aggressive behavior must be immediately removed from the dog park. In the event of a dog bite
or other injury caused by a dog, the person having charge, care, custody or control of the dog that
caused the injury must provide current license tag information and a telephone number to the
injured party.
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E. The city council may by resolution prohibit any breed or type of dog from
entering the dog park.
F. _ .. .. .
shall be restricted to use of the fenced and designated large dog area of the dog park.Separate
areas for use by small dogs and large dogs may be designated at the dog park. Such areas will be
separated by fencing and signage shall indicate the minimum and/or maximum weight and/or
size of dog allowed in the designated area. Dogs are restricted to use of the area designated for
their size.
G. Dogs shall be taken off-leash in the double gated holding area at the dog park
entrance. Dogs shall be off-leash once inside the fenced area of the dog park. All other
provisions of Section 6.08.050, Leash requirements, and Section 12.16.040, Animal control,
shall be enforced. All persons owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog in
the dog park must carry a leash.
H. A maximum of four(4) dogs per person age sixteen (16) or older shall be allowed
inside the dog park at any one time. Dogs may not be left unattended in the dog park, and close
supervision of all dogs is required.
I. No children under six (6) years of age are permitted in the dog park. Children age
six (6) to age fifteen (15) are permitted in the dog park with adult supervision.
J. All persons bringing a dog into the dog park shall be responsible for cleaning up
after their dog, disposing of dog feces in the designated dog waste receptacles, and filling and
repairing holes dug by their dog.
K. All human and dog food, including food products, are prohibited in the dog park.
L. Use of noise amplification equipment, including bullhorn, air horn,or similar
device which results in noise disturbance, is prohibited in the dog park.
M. Commercial use of the dog park is prohibited, including dog training classes, dog
grooming, and solicitations or advertisement for pet related services.
N. No private rental of the dog park is permitted.
O. No private equipment, attraction, or structure may be brought into the dog park.
(Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
12.16.210 Parking restrictions and fees.
A. Parking restrictions for parks and open space shall be established by resolution of
the city council. Violations of any such restrictions shall be prosecuted as an infraction unless
otherwise indicated by city council resolution. (Ord. 392 § 1, 2010)
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B. The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to establish and
charge a fee for parking at Arroyo Vista Community Park when charging such a fee is in the best
interest of the city. When a parking fee is charged, a sign stating the fee amount and the activity
for which the fee is being charged shall been placed at the park entrance. The city manager or
designated representative is authorized to place and maintain such signs consistent with the
authority provided by Section 12.16.030 of this chapter.
12.16.220 Trails
The following provisions for trail use are in addition to the other requirements of this
chapter.
A. No person shall enter or exit a trail except at designated entry and exit points.
This provision does not apply to law enforcement and emergency personnel engaged in the
performance of their official duties or city employees and city contractors engaged in authorized
city business.
B. All persons shall observe posted right-of-way restrictions and "trail courtesy"
right-of-way regulations. Unless otherwise posted, pedestrians shall yield to equestrians and
bicyclists shall yield to equestrians and pedestrians.
C. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on trails is fifteen (15) miles per hour.
D. A person may only lead or ride a riding animal on designated trails. No person
owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any riding animal shall leave said animal
unsupervised or unattended at any time. Riding animals must be adequately and safety equipped
for riding. Untrained, unmanageable, or vicious riding animals are prohibited from entering or
using trails.
E. Trails shall only be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and persons riding or walking with
dogs or riding animals. Animals on trails are subject to the requirements of Section 12.16.040.
12.16.230 Violation and Penalty
A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code,
provided, however, that a fourth or additional violation by the same person regardless of the time
of occurrence, shall constitute a misdemeanor.
B. Notwithstanding sub-section A, a violation of Sections 12.16.060, 12.16.120,
12.16.130, or 12.16.140 of this chapter is a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this code.
C. In addition to the provisions of sub-sections A and B, the City may issue an
administrative citation for violations of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
1.16 of this code.
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