HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2012-19 - Parks & Rec FacilitiesORDINANCE NO, C 01
AN ORDINANCE OF i OF OF
GEORGETOWN,! !,
! RECRETIONAL FACILITIES"" OF • i OF
ORDINANCES OF OF • •
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND i •
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Citv of Georgetown ("City Council")
recognizes the importance of maintaining safe parks and recreational facilities for
the general public to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.20 currently includes rules, regulations and fees
governing the use of park and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that in order to provide greater
flexibility, ease of administration, and the ability to respond to market conditions, park
rules, regulations and fees should be set by administrative rule; and
WHEREAS, the fee schedule will be reviewed annually by the City Council
during the budget process;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City of Georgetown to amend Chapter 12.20 entitled. Parks and Recreational Facilities.
NOW., THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF •; !
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated
by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council hereby finds that this ordinance complies with the Vision Statement of the
City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 2. Chapter 12.20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended in its entirety and shall provide as shown in
EXHIBIT A.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and
resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of
any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without
the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and
effect in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the d I day of March, 2012,
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 10 day of April, 2012,
ATTEST:
Brettle, City Secretary
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By: Georgc"'Garver, Mayor
Sec. 12.20.010. - Definitions.
"City Park" means any property in the City designated as a park, playground, recreational facility,
swimming pool or hike and bike path, and shall include buildings, parking lots and driveways in such
areas.
"U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Land" means any property within the City's jurisdictional limits
owned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Sec. 12.20.020. — Fees and Regulations for City Parks.
The Citv Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to establish usage fees, rental rates,
and policies and regulations governing the use of City Parks. The Parks and Recreation Director shall
provide the City Council with an annual updated fee schedule for the City Parks with a summary of
changes adopted during the previous year.
Sec. 12.20.030. Hours open to the public.
The City Parks shall be open to the general public from dawn to dusk daily, except as follows or
specifically posted otherwise:
A. Hike and bike trail. The hike and bike trail along the San Gabriel River shall be open to the
general public between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 11.:00 p.m.
B. Lighted sport courts (e.g. basketball, tennis, volleyball, skating) shall close at 11:00 p.m.
C. San Gabriel Park shall close at 12:00 a.m.
D. Rental events. This section shall not apply to persons attending events for which a portion of a
City Park has been rented or reserved pursuant to the regulations established by the Parks and
Recreation Director.
E. Special Events. This section shall not apply to persons attending an event permitted by the
City as a Special Event pursuant to Chapter 12.24,
F. This section shall not apply to the showbarn, rodeo area, and GYBA baseball fields within
San Gabriel Park.
G. This section shall not apply if the afterhours use is authorized by the Parks and Recreation
Director.
The City Parks and Recreation Director, or his designee, may declare any City Park, or part of any
City Park, closed to the general public at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at
regular or stated intervals.
Sec. 12.20.050. - Prohibited practices.
A. Golf Driving Range. It shall be unlawful to drive, pitch, hit or strike a golf ball in a City Park
except in areas where signs designate an area for such use.
B. Hunting, Bow Fishing, or Releasing Animals. It shall be unlawful to hunt, bow fish or release any
animal within City Park boundaries.
C. Use of Certain Glass Bottles. No person shall use or possess any glass beverage bottle in City
Parks. This shall not apply to foodstuffs in glass containers or wine and liquor bottles used in the
Community Center.
D. Cliff jumping, or diving. It shall be unlawful for any person to dive or jump from any cliff or rock
face in a City Park. It shall be unlawful to knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence,
cause any person to dive, jump or fall from any cliff or rock face in a City Park,
E. Horses. Horses are not allowed at any time on the hike and bike trails within. City Parks.
F. Commercial Business Activities. It shall be unlawful to conduct any commercial or business
activities of any kind for which any participation or admission fee is charged or any revenue is
otherwise derived in a City Park unless otherwise authorized by agreement with the City or by
permit.
G. Use during certain hours. It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in, enter into or trespass
upon any City Park during the hours the City Park is closed to the public, unless otherwise
authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director.
Sec. 12.20.060. � Special rules for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Land.
A. The rules and regulations found in Title 36 United States Code "Parks, Forests, and Public
Property," Chapter Ill U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Part 327 "Rules and Regulations Governing
Public Use of Water Resources Development Projects Administered by the Chief of Engineers," as
the same may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by
reference for all purposes and are applicable to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Lard.
B. City personnel shall have the authority to enforce the rules and regulations adopted by reference in
Subsection A. of this Section on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Land.
Sec. 12.20.070. - Off -leash dog recreation areas.
A. Off -leash dog recreation areas shall be established by the City Council in consultation with the
City's Parks and Recreation Board, and due consideration shall be given to operational and animal
regulation and care issues, including but not limited to:
I . Security measures to assure that the unleashed dogs remain contained within the dog
recreation area;
2. Control of noise and other potential nuisances that might affect nearby land uses;
3. Parasite control;
4. Feces control within the dog recreation area and feces runoff from the dog recreation area;
and
5. Provisions for the exclusion of dogs that do not participate in compliance with the applicable
regulations or that demonstrate aggressive behavior towards other dogs or persons.
Sec. 12.20.080. - Violation—Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this Chapter is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.08.010.
Each and every violation shall constitute a separate offense.