Live Oak, Sutter County Municipal Code Ch. 12.20 Park and Recreational Facilities

The provisions of this chapter shall apply in or near all parks and/or recreation facilities of the City.

(Ord. 220, 1978)

No person shall be allowed to enter, loiter or remain in or on any City park and/or recreation or open space facility at any time between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., without prior written approval or authorization of the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 220 § 1, 1978)

No person shall cut, break, injure, deface or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, monument, fence, bench, table, structure, apparatus, equipment or property; or remove any flower, bush, plant, shrub or tree; or mark or write upon any building, monument, fence, bench or other structure or carry any flowers, shrubs or branches into or through any park.

(Ord. 220 § 2, 1978)

No person shall cut or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand or gravel from any park without written permission from the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 220 § 3, 1978)

No person shall start a fire for any purpose within any park, except at places provided for such purpose, unless prior special written permission has been obtained from the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 220 § 4, 1978)

No person shall ride or drive any horse or other animal, or propel any vehicle, or automobile in any park other than on the roadways or drives provided for such purpose. This shall not apply to dogs when led by a cord or leash not more than eight feet long.

(Ord. 220 § 5, 1978)

No person shall stand or sit in or upon any street, sidewalk, path, walkway, entranceway, or in any way hinder or obstruct the passage of vehicles or persons passing along the same, or in any manner annoy or hinder persons desiring to enter or exit any park or recreation area or facility.

(Ord. 220 § 17, 1978)

No person shall swim, bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any fountain, pond, lake or stream, except in wading or swimming facilities provided for these purposes.

(Ord. 220 § 6, 1978)

No person shall indulge in any riotous, boisterous, threatening, indecent or immoral or abusive behavior, or use profane language while in or on any park and recreation area or facility.

(Ord. 220 § 7, 1978)

No person shall distribute any handbills or circulars, or post, place or erect any bills or notices advertising any program or event without prior written permission of the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 220 § 8, 1978)

No person or group of persons shall use any park and/or recreation facility for purposes other than that for which they are intended, except with written permission of the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 220 § 20, 1978)

No person shall bet at or against any game which is played or conducted at any park and recreation area or facility.

(Ord. 220 § 9, 1978)

No person shall play or engage in any game or contest, excepting in such places as set aside for that purpose.

(Ord. 220 § 10, 1978)

No person shall drive, putt, or in any other fashion play or practice golf or use golf balls or clubs in any park or recreation facility, except in areas set aside for those specific activities.

(Ord. 220 § 18, 1978)

No person shall fly model airplanes or other such model craft of any description in any park, except in those areas set aside for such activities.

(Ord. 220 § 19, 1978)

No person shall hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw rocks or missiles at any animal, reptile, fish, bird, or any wild animal in any City park, except duly qualified law enforcement officials.

(Ord. 220 § 11, 1978)

No person shall open, expose or interfere with any water or gas pipe, hydrant, stopcock, sewer basin or other construction in any City park or recreation facility.

(Ord. 220 § 12, 1978)

No person shall take into any park any firearm, air gun, slingshot, firecrackers, or other articles of like character, except duly qualified law enforcement officials.

(Ord. 220 § 13, 1978)

No person shall dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, broken glass, paper, boxes, cans, rubbish, waste or garbage, or other trash in any park, except those items which are incidental to use of the facility. These items must be deposited in the receptacles provided.

(Ord. 220 § 14, 1978)

No person shall hang behind or on, or interfere in any way with any park maintenance equipment in any park.

(Ord. 220 § 15, 1978)

No group of persons numbering more than 20 individuals in any group shall hold or conduct any picnic, celebration, parade, service or exercise in any park without prior written permission of the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 220 § 16, 1978)

Parents or guardians of minor children shall be held accountable for the acts of their children. Damage or vandalism to parks and/or recreation property or equipment by children shall be the responsibility of the parent having custody or control of the minor.

(Ord. 220 § 21, 1978)

No male person over the age of eight years shall enter or use any toilet or restroom facility for women in any park or recreation area or facility.

(Ord. 220 § 22, 1978)

No vendor shall sell, expose for sale, or offer to sell in or along any street or sidewalk adjoining or approaching any park and/or recreation facility within 200 feet of such facility, any goods, wares or merchandise of any kind whatsoever without the prior written permission of the City Council.

(Ord. 220 § 23, 1978)

No person shall use, occupy or otherwise remain in a building, structure or facility parking area or other area for which a permit is required without first having obtained the permit from the Director of Public Works. In addition, persons using a facility which is subject to reservation by permit shall vacate the facility when holders of permits present themselves.

(Ord. 220 § 24, 1978)

No person shall in any manner interfere with or disrupt any organized group or activity program conducted in or by any City park or recreation facility authorized or conducted by the City.

(Ord. 220 § 25, 1978)

A. It is unlawful for any person to ride any wheeled recreational device in the skate and bike park, or permit a minor for whom he or she is responsible, to ride any wheeled recreational device, in a park or recreational facility unless the person, while riding the skateboard, is wearing a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Violation of rules, are punishable to an infraction as provided in municipal code Section 1.12.010. See Government Code Section 36900.

B. The riding of motorized scooters, toy vehicles or other similar devices at the skate and bike park are prohibited. Violation of rules, are punishable to an infraction as provided in municipal code Section 1.12.010. See Government Code Section 36900.

C. The City of Live Oak skate and bike park in Memorial Park is provided for the benefit and entertainment of residents for skateboarding or bike riding and any wheeled recreational device. No skateboarding or bike riding, and/or wheeled recreational device shall be allowed within Memorial Park outside of the designated skate and bike park. The City reserves the right to remove any person from the facility who is acting in an inappropriate manner. Violation of rules, are punishable as an infraction as provided in municipal code Section 1.12.010. See Government Code Section 36900.

D. The City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall have the power and authority to establish, publicize and enforce rules and regulations governing the use of the bike and skate park. Violation of rules, are punishable to an infraction as provided in municipal code Section 1.12.010. See Government Code Section 36900.

(Ord. 562 § 1, 2017)