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Title 4 — PUBLIC SAFETY

Chapter 10 — SPORTS/RECREATIONAL FACILITIES LAW

Avenal Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-01 · Avenal

Sections:

  • 4-10.01 Title.
  • 4-10.02 Use and operation.
  • 4-10.03 Posting of rules and regulations.
  • 4-10.04 Violations. 4-10.01 Title. This chapter shall be known as the Sports/Recreational Facilities Law of the City of Avenal. (Ord. No. 2009-03, § 2, 8-12-2009) 4-10.02 Use and operation. (a) For the safety of the community and the public, the City Council adopts the "Rules and Regulations" in Appendix 1 which may be amended by the City Council from time to time as needed or required for safe and reasonable use and operation of City-owned parks, sports complexes and other recreational facilities. (b) The Public Works Department shall cause the Rules and Regulations adopted under this chapter to be posted at all times on all City-owned parks, sports complexes and other recreational facilities.

Title 4 PUBLIC SAFETY Avenal, California, Code of Ordinances Page 50 (c) All persons on City-owned parks, sports complexes and other recreational facilities must comply with the Rules and Regulations adopted under this chapter. (Ord. No. 2009-03, § 2, 8-12-2009) Editor's note— Appendix 1, referenced above, is not set out herein, but is on file and available for inspection in the City offices. 4-10.03 Posting of rules and regulations. The Public Works Department shall cause a sign or signs to be posted on all City-owned parks, sports complexes and other recreational facilities, stating that any person failing to comply with the Rules and Regulations adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and subject to citation and the penalty provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Avenal Municipal Code and that each subsequent violation, by the same person, within ninety (90) days shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 2009-03, § 2, 8-12-2009) 4-10.04 Violations. (a) Any person who violates any of the Rules and Regulations adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and subject to citation and the penalty provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Avenal Municipal Code. Each subsequent violation, by the same person, within ninety (90) days of a prior violation shall constitute a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who, while in violation of any of the Rules and Regulations adopted under this chapter, causes an injury to self or to another person or to any property whatsoever is deemed to be a public nuisance. (c) In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, and pursuant to Government Code Section 37359, any person who violates any of the Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be a trespasser subject to all civil and criminal liability therefor. (Ord. No. 2009-03, § 2, 8-12-2009)

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