HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2020-50 - Prohibited Practices in ParksORDINANCE NO. 2,020 ,56
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 12.20.050 THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN RELATED TO
PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CERTAIN CITY
PARKS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1.08 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown recognizes the importance of
maintaining safe parks and recreational facilities for the general public to enjoy; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown finds that prohibiting alcoholic
beverages at certain City Parks will help maintain a safe park environment for the public to
enjoy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
Section 2. 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.
Section 3. Section 12.20.050 "Prohibited Practices", of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Georgetown is hereby added as follows.
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.
B. Hunting, Bow Fishing. It shall be unlawful to hunt, or bow fish within City park
boundaries.
C. Glass Bottles. No person shall use or possess any glass beverage bottle in City parks. This
shall not apply to Garey House 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.
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E. 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.
F. Animals. Except in the off -leash areas designated pursuant to Section 12.20.070, it shall be
unlawful to permit any dog to be in any City park, unless such dog is on a leash no longer
than six feet. Other than dogs, animals are not allowed at any time within City Parks except
in authorized areas or as allowed by a permit issued by the Director. Except as provided
above, it shall be unlawful for any person to bring, harbor, or release any other animal in
City parks.
G. Reserved Facilities. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to enter a reserved
facility or are during the period of time the facility is reserved or to remain or return to a
reserved facility after being given notice to leave.
H. Motor Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, drive, or ride any motor
vehicles within a City park on a surface other than a road, street or parking lot. This
provision is not applicable to city motor vehicles, emergency vehicles, or motor vehicles that
have received a permit authorizing its operation.
I. Parking. It shall be unlawful for a person to park a motor vehicle, other than a city -owned
vehicle, within a City park at any place not designated as a parking area or otherwise
authorized by permit.
J. Disruption of Authorized Activity. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly disrupt
an authorized activity conducted in a City park and it shall be unlawful for any person to
remain in an area of a City park if the person's behavior is disruptive and the person is
instructed to leave the property by a representative of Parks and Recreation.
K. Alcoholic Beverages. It shall be unlawful for any person to publicly consume or display
alcoholic beverages within the Blue Hole Park.
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. That all ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective on August 12, 2020 after publication
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 { lft��day of ILi 2020.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 79' day of ( , 2020.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
By:
Robyn De more, City Secretary Dale Ross, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sky ass , City Attorney
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