Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 1669 Adopt New Chapter Leisure & Rec — reading text

rent or lease any area of any park~ recreationaL or cultural facilities for use by a grOUp or individual for any special activity. Such application shall be on a form established by the city manager and an appropriate fee~ as established by the general fee schedule~ shall be charged for processing an application. The city manager may provide for the waiver of fees. Recreational Policv Scheduline: and Use Resoonsibilitv The parks and recreation director is responsible for the scheduling and use of city recreational facilities. Waterfront Facilitv Maintenance and Parkine: The city will continue to maintain city owned public beach or open space access sites and provide~as reasonably available~ parking for special use waterfront facilities. Informational Sie:ns The city shall erect and maintain informational signs denoting regulations with respect to usage of public access ways to shorelines within the city. In addition~ such access ways shall be noted on the appropriate city map. Acquisition of Open Space The city to its fiscal ability and as reasonably continue to through shall.. able.. acquire.. acquisition or open space and natural areas so as to maintain and improve lease.. dedication.. recreational opportunities for all residents and the natural function of open wetlands and space.. other sensitive lands within the city. Beach Renourishment Beaches renourished at public expense shall be made available for use by the public. Accessibility for Disabled The city shall continue efforts to ensure that all recreational facilities are accessible by all age the handicapped and the physically disabled. groups.. Music in City Parks Permitted Uses No person shall play musical instruments or equipment capable of producing high noise levels in city parks without first obtaining a permit from the parks and recreation department. Any applicant shall have proper authorization and license to or produce any perform..present.. musical and indemnify and hold harmless the city for violations of copyrights arising from piece.. such presentation or production. Time for Music in Parks Permits may be issued authorizing the playing of music in city parks from 9: 30 a.m. through sunset each day. Time extensions may be approved by the parks and recreation director upon application. Conditions of Permittin2: Appeals Music permits authorized by this section may be denied for any of the following reasons: there are other scheduled events in the city park: it is proposed to play music during a prime time for groups using the city park for picnics: two musical events are scheduled within a ten- day period: events by the same group are to be held more than twice a year. If the permit is an denied.. applicant shall have the right to file an appeal to the city manager within five days from the date his application is denied. If the application is denied by the city an appeal may be made manager.. to the council. It shall be at the sole discretion of the city to deny all time extensions determined to be disruptive to area citizens. Behavior and Conduct in Cultural Centers Parks.. Recreational.. Misuse of Park Property No person in a park shall Disfugure or Remove Propertv tamper or displace or any Willfully mark.. deface.. ID1ure.. with.. remove.. disfigure.. buildings. tables. benches. fire places. railings. paving or paving material. water lines or bridges.. other public utilities or parts appurtenances thereof~ signs~ notices or placards whether or temporary or permanent monuments~ stakes~ posts~ or other boundary markers~ fences~ gates or other structures of equipment~ facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever~ either real or personal. Misuse ofRestrooms Fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of five ( 5) years shall use the restrooms and washrooms designed for the opposite sex. Erect Structures Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind~ whether permanent or temporary in character~or run or string any public service utility into~upon~or across such lands~ except on special written permit issued hereunder. Iniury to Trees, etc. Damage~ cut carve~ transplant or remove any tree or plant or iniure the bark~ or pick the flowers or seeds~ of any tree or plant. Nor shall any person attach any rope~ wire~ or other contrivance to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas~ or in any other way iniure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area. Iniury to Animals Hunt~molest~harm~frighten~kilt trap~chase~ tease~ shoot or throw missiles at any animal. reptile or bird~nor shall he remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal~or the eggs or nest or young of any reptile or bird. Exception to the foregoing is made in that snakes known to be deadly poisonous~ such as rattlesnakes~ moccasins or coral snakes may be killed on sight. Proper Sanitation in Parks No person in a park shall: Water Pollution Throw~discharge~ or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain~ pond~lake~ stream~ canal. bayou~bay~or other body of water in or adiacent to any park or any tributary. stream~ storm sewer~or drain flowing into such waters~any substance~ matter or thing~ liquid or solid~which will or may result in the pollution of said waters. Litter, Trash Disposal Have brought in or shall dump~deposit or leave any bottles~broken glass~ ashes~ paper. boxes~cans. dirt rubbish. waste. garbage~ or refuse~ or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park~or left anywhere on the grounds but thereof.. shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided~where receptacles are not so provided. all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence~ and properly disposed of elsewhere. Traffic in Parks No person in a park shall: State Vehicle Laws Applv Fail to comply with all applicable provisions of the state motor vehicles traffic laws in regard toequipment and operation of vehicles together with such re~ulations as are contained in this chapter or other ordinances. Motor Vehicles in Parks Operate any motorized vehicle other than in designated parking areas. During special event activities~ motorized vehicles shall be allowed to park in city parks for assembly and disassembly of vendor areas~ and establish temporary parking areas. Enforcement ofTraf( ic Regulations Fail to obey all traffic officers and such persons being hereby authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the parks and on the hi~hwaYs~ streets or roads immediately adiacent thereto in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Failure to Obev Traffic Siws Fail to observe carefully all traffic signs indicating speed~ direction~ caution stopping~ parking~and all others posted for proper control and to safe~uard life and property. OverniJ!ht Parking ofBoats Prohibited No person shall park any craft on city waterfront property between the hours of 10: 00 p.m. and 5 :00 a.m. of the following day. Exceptions to city waterfront parking restrictions at the Fort Walton Landing may be approved by the city manager. Certain Recreational Activities Prohibited No person in a park shall: Bathing and Swimminf! Swim~ bathe~ or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to any park~ except in such waters and at such places as are provided ~ and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth or may hereafter be adopted. Nor shall any person frequent any waters or places customarily designated for the purpose of swimmin~ or bathing~ or congregate thereat when such activity is prohibited by the city upon a finding that such use of the water would be dan~erous or otherwise inadvisable. Structures on Beach maintain~ use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area any tent~ shelter or Erect.. structure of any kind unless there shall be an unobstructed view into said tent~shelter or structure from at least two ( 2) sides: nor shall any guy wire~rope or extension or exterior brace or support be connected or fastened from any such structure to any other obiect outside thereof.  Bath-Houses Dress or undress on any beach~ or in any vehicle~toilet or other place~ except in such bathing houses or structures as may be provided for that purpose. Boating in Desif!nated Areas into or operate any boat~ raft~or other water craft whether motor-powered or not~ Brin!! upon any waters~ except at places designated for boating by the city. Such activity shall be in accordance with applicable retrulations as are now or may hereafter be adopted. Prohibited Behavior No person in a park shall: Alcoholic Beverage in Parks Prohibited Consume or possess any alcoholic beverage in any city park~ or cultural recreational.. center except when temporary authorized to do so by the city for the purpose of special events on designated city properties. Glass Containers Prohibited Possess a beverage in a glass container in any park in the city. Fires Prohibited Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas desi~ ated for fires. No person shall drop~ throw~ or otherwise scatter lighted matches~ burning cigarettes or cigars~ tobacco paper or other inflammable materiat within any park area or on any highway ~road or street abutting or contiguous thereto. Closed Areas Enter an area posted as " Closed to the Public~" nor shall any person use~ or abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices. Loitering and Boisterousness Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats~ or benches~ or other areas~ or engage in loud~ boisterous~ threatening~ abusive~ insulting or indecent language~ or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the public peace. Interference with Others Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any or area.. participating in any activity~under the