Lincoln Municipal Code Art. I Definitions

(a) The city council finds that the city park system exists for the benefit of all the citizens of the city as well as the inhabitants in the surrounding unincorporated areas of Placer County.

(b) The council further finds that to preserve the public health, safety and general welfare of users of the park system, specific regulations are necessary to assure equal access and equal enjoyment of public facilities.

(c) The intent of regulations is to maintain the orderly use of park facilities as well as provide a safe and secure environment for all users to enjoy and appreciate the facilities. The intent is also to protect city property lawfully dedicated to the park system. There is no intent to encourage arbitrary and capricious enforcement or curtail free and lawful movement.

(Ord. 576B §1(part), 1992)

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms, words, phrases and their derivations defined in this section shall have the meanings set forth herein:

"Activity review panel" is comprised of the supervisor, public works director and director of public safety.

"Alcoholic beverage" includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and any liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit or used for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with other substances.

"Community park" means any formally designated park either traditionally or historically utilized by the community for community celebrations as well as servicing usual functions of parks. The following parks are community parks: Gladding McBean Park, Beerman Plaza and Gladding Sports Complex.

"Designated areas" are park areas reviewed and approved by the city manager or designee. Designated areas include certain picnic areas (typically improved with tables, shelters and/or concrete slabs) that are available for reservation by individuals or groups.

"Green belt" means a city-owned property utilized as open space that is maintained in its natural or semi-natural state and is open to public access enjoyment.

"Neighborhood park" means a formally designated park which services a local area, residential neighborhood or housing tract providing recreational enjoyment to residential areas for neighborhood families and residents on a smaller scale than that of a larger community park or plaza. The following park is a neighborhood park: Joiner Park.

"Park" means any park, vehicle parking area, streambed area, bicycle trail, open space, plaza or other facility owned, leased or operated by the city for park or recreation purposes.

"Supervisor" means the parks and leisure services supervisor of the city.

(Ord. 576B §1(part), 1992)