San Ramon Municipal Code Ch. I Use Regulations

City Department Director Facility or park facility B5-2. - Applicability. B5-3. - Closure of facilities—Authority. B5-4. - Permit—Application. B5-5. - Permit—Issuance conditions. B5-6. - Permit—Exhibition. B5-7. - Permit—Failure to obtain. B5-8. - Regular use of facility—Requirements. B5-9. - Reservations—Priority. B5-10. - Promulgation of rules and regulations. B5-11. - Hours. B5-12. - Vehicle restrictions. B5-13. - Bicycles, skateboards and rollerskates. B5-14. - Sales and advertising. B5-15. - Restrooms. B5-16. - Unauthorized use of keys or locks. B5-17. - Water pollution. B5-18. - Littering. B5-19. - Smoking. B5-20. - Alcoholic beverages. B5-21. - Hazardous games or activities. B5-22. - Swimming. B5-23. - Boat use. B5-24. - Fires.

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For the purpose of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows: City means the city of San Ramon. Department means the department of parks and community services of the city. Director means the director of the department of parks and community services of the city or his authorized representative. Facility or park facility means any body of water, land, campsite, recreation area, building, structure, system, equipment, machinery or other appurtenance owned, managed, controlled or operated by the department of parks and community services. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

The provisions of this chapter apply to all facilities under the jurisdiction of the city and to all facilities under the jurisdiction of a parks and community services department organized pursuant to the provisions of the Public Resources Code commencing with Section 5780. As used in this chapter, with reference to a facility under the jurisdiction of any such government agency: Department means the parks and community services department which has jurisdiction. Director means the administrator of the parks and community services department which has jurisdiction or other authorized representative of such district. Facility or park facility means any body of water, land, campsite, recreation area, building, structure, system, equipment, machinery or other appurtenances owned, managed, controlled or operated by the parks and community services department having jurisdiction.

The director shall have the authority to close any park facility or portion thereof and require the exit of all persons therein when he determines that conditions exist in said facility or portion thereof which present a hazard to the facility or to public safety. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

Whenever a permit is required by provision in this chapter, an application shall be filed with the director stating:

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A. The name and address of the applicant; B. The name and address of the person, group, organization or corporation sponsoring the activity; C. The nature of the proposed activity; D. The dates, hours and park facility for which the permit is desired; E. An estimate of attendance; and F. Any other information which the director, regarding public health, safety and welfare, finds reasonably necessary. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

The director shall issue a permit hereunder when he finds that: A. The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park; B. The proposed activity or use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation; C. All conditions, including, where applicable, the payment of fees, approval of the director of parks and community services, and insurance coverage and/or requirements are met; D. The proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct; E. The proposed activity or use will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense or security operation by the department; F. The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use; G. Special conditions requested in applications are reasonable and feasible. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall fail to produce and exhibit a permit he claims to have upon request of any department employee or any peace officer who desires to inspect the permit for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any regulations of this chapter. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall use, occupy or otherwise remain in any park facility or portion thereof for which a permit is required without first having obtained such permit. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

Any group or person using or requesting utilization of a facility on a regular basis is required to obtain a permit, pay the designated fee which the parks and community services commission has established and provide any required insurance. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

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Any person using a park facility or portion thereof which may be reserved by obtaining a permit, but who has not obtained such a permit, shall vacate said area when holders of a valid permit present themselves. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

The director may establish and post regulations governing the use of park facilities which are not inconsistent with regulations contained in this chapter and which promote public health and safety and the preservation of property. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

A. The director is authorized to promulgate reasonable opening and closing hours for park facilities. B. No person shall enter, remain in or camp in or on any park facility during the hours or any part of the hours said facility is closed without a permit from the director. C. Normal operating hours of park facilities should be dawn to dusk with the exception of lighted facilities when used for the specific purpose of said facility. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

A. While within the boundaries of any park facility, no person shall drive or operate any automobile, motorcycle, motor scooter, trail bike, dune buggy, truck or other motorized vehicle on roads or trails other than those designated for that purpose without a permit from the director. B. While within the boundaries of any park facility, no person shall drive any automobile, motorcycle, motor scooter, truck or other motorized conveyance, except an authorized emergency vehicle, at a rate of speed exceeding five miles per hour, except as may be otherwise posted by the director, or in any case at speeds exceeding safe conditions dictated by prevailing circumstances. C. No person shall operate any automobile or other motorized vehicle within the boundaries of any park facility unless such vehicle is currently licensed, except unlicensed vehicles may be operated in areas designated and posted for such use and in accordance with the rules established for such areas. D. No person shall park any automobile or other motorized vehicle within any park facility except in areas specifically designated as parking areas. In no case shall any person park a motorized vehicle in a manner that presents a hazard to the public. E. No person shall park or otherwise allow automobiles and other conveyances to remain within the boundaries of any park facility during the hours the facility is closed without a permit from the director. Director is authorized to tow vehicles parked in violation of this chapter. F. No person shall abandon any motorized vehicle within the boundaries of a park facility. G. No person shall wash, repair or advertise for sale any automobile or other motorized vehicle within the boundaries of any park facility. H. All motorized vehicles within the boundaries of any park facility shall be equipped with a properly installed muffler device which is in constant operation and which prevents excessive or unusual noise. No such muffler device or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

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A. No person shall rollerskate, ride a bicycle or skateboard on any grassy area, path or walkway designated and posted exclusively for pedestrian use. A bicyclist shall be permitted to push a bicycle by hand over any such grassy area, path or walkway. B. No person shall leave a bicycle or skateboard in any place or position where other persons may trip over or be injured by it. Bicycles shall be left in a bicycle rack when one is provided and there is a space available. C. No person shall ride a bicycle within a city skate park facility except as a pan of an event expressly authorized by the director. The skateboard park constructed by city along Bollinger Canyon Road is designated as a skateboard and in-line skate facility. D. No person shall ride or use a skateboard, roller skates, roller-blades or in-line skates at a city skateboard facility without wearing a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Reasonable notice shall be posted at such facilities to the effect that any person riding or using a skateboard, roller skates, roller-blades or in-line skates in the facility must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads and that failing to do so is in violation of the Municipal Code and subject to citation as an infraction. (Ord. 328 § 1, 2000: Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

A. Within the boundaries of any park facility, no person shall sell, vend, peddle, expose, offer for sale, teach, offer to instruct, sponsor a program or service for a fee or distribute after sale to the public, any merchandise, service or property, or sell tickets for any event, nor shall any person distribute, circulate, give away, throw or deposit in or on any park facility any handbills, circulars, pamphlets, papers or advertisements, which material calls the public attention in any way to any article or service for sale or hire, nor within any park facility shall any person solicit or collect donations of money or other goods from the public, without express approval of the parks and community services commission for such activity within the specific park facility. B. A request for approval as required by this section shall be submitted to the parks and community services commission for any activity which requires a written contractual agreement. The director may approve any other request unless, in the discretion of the director, the request is an unusual one which should be submitted to the parks and community services commission for approval. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

Male persons shall not enter any restroom or washroom set apart for females, and female persons shall not enter any restroom or washroom set apart for males; except, this shall not apply to children under the age of six years who are accompanied by a person who is of the sex designated for that facility and who has reason to be responsible for such child. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person other than one acting under the direction of the director shall duplicate or cause to be duplicated a key used by the department for a padlock or door lock of any type or description, nor shall any person divulge the combination of any lock so equipped to any unauthorized person. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

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While within the boundaries of any park facility, no person shall throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, bay or other body of water or in any tributary, stream or drain flowing into such waters, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, including but without limitation to, particles or objects made of paper, metal, glass, garbage, rubbish, rubber, fuel, food matter, fiber and plastics. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall dump, deposit or release any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, refuse or trash in or on any park facility, except that refuse which is incidental to the use of the facility may be deposited in the receptacles provided therefor. For purposes of this section, an incinerator, stove, fire ring, barbecue or other device used to contain fires or for cooking is not a proper receptacle for refuse or other waste material. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall smoke any substance in any area designated as a nature trail or nature area or in or on any park facility where smoking is prohibited. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage in any area designated as a nature trail or nature area or on or within any park or park facility which has been posted with signs prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The director of parks and community services may, through the permit process, make exception to this section for significant city events. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

The playing of rough or comparatively dangerous games and/or activities involving propelled or thrown objects such as golf balls, stones, arrows or javelins, is prohibited except when a permit is issued by the director in areas compatible for such use. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall swim, bathe or wade in any water or waterways within any park facility when such activity is prohibited and so posted by the director upon his finding that use of the water would be dangerous to the user, incompatible with the function of the facility, or inimical to public health. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

Regulations governing the use of boats within any park facility may be established and posted by the director. The regulations shall promote the safety of swimmers and boaters, the protection of property and general public enjoyment of the facility. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989) City of San Ramon, CA | Municipal Code 123

A. Without a permit issued by the director, no person shall ignite, maintain or use any fire in any place within any park facility except in any place within any park facility except in a barbecue cooker or other cooking device authorized by the director for that purpose. B. No person shall ignite or maintain a fire of materials deposited in any can, box, trench, pit or other receptacle maintained for the purpose of garbage disposal or incineration. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall possess or ignite in any manner, any firecracker or fireworks, including any article for the making of a pyrotechnic display. Nothing contained in this section, however, shall prohibit any discharge or display of fireworks defined and classified as "safe and sane fireworks" in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code at any public gathering or patriotic celebration provided a permit for such discharge or display has been obtained from the director. Violations of this section shall be punishable under the provisions of Sections 12671—12689 of the Health and Safety Code of the state and shall be punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony as provided in Health and Safety Code Sections 12671—12689. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person other than peace officers in the discharge of their duties shall use, maintain, possess, fire or discharge any firearm, air gun, spring gun, bow and arrow, slingshot or any other weapon potentially dangerous to wildlife or human safety, except in areas, at times, and under conditions designated by the director for such use. Violations of this section shall be punishable under the applicable provisions of Chapter 44, Section 4.004 of the Contra Costa County Code, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor as provided under those applicable sections of the county code. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall: A. Hunt, molest, harm, provide a noxious substance to, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal within the boundaries of any park facility, nor remove nor have in his possession the young, eggs or nest of any such creature; B. Abandon any animal, dead or alive, within any park facility; C. Remove any animal not his own from within any park facility; exception is made to the foregoing in that in proper season, fish may be fished and removed from areas designated for fishing by licensed persons, and boarded horses may be removed from a park facility, upon proper notification to the department; D. Bring into or maintain in or upon any park facility any dog, cat or other animal unless such animal at all times is kept on a leash and under full control of its owner or custodian; provided, however, the director may designate areas and times within which persons may show, demonstrate or train unleashed animals under full control of their owners or custodians; E. Permit cattle, sheep, goats, horses or other animals owned by him or in his possession to graze within the boundaries of any park facility without express approval of the city council; F. Ride or lead a horse, pony, mule, burro or other animal onto or over real property within any park facility other than at times and upon roads or trails designated for riding of animals;

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G. No person owning or having custody or control of any dog shall permit such dog to defecate on any public street, sidewalk, park or parkway without immediately removing the resulting excrement. Persons shall have in their possession the capability to properly dispose of such excrement at the time of occurrence. The excrement so removed shall not be disposed of on any property listed in this chapter except in public refuse receptacles. Persons using Seeing-Eye dogs are exempt from this section. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

Within any park facility, no person shall use sound amplification equipment without a permit. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall deposit any earth, sand, rock, stone or other substance within any park facility, nor shall he dig or remove any such material from within any park facility, nor shall he erect or attempt to erect any building, wharf or structure of any kind by driving or setting up posts or piles, nor in any manner appropriate or encumber any portion of the real property owned, operated, controlled or managed by the department without a permit from the director. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person shall: A. Dig up, pick, remove, mutilate, injure, cut, or destroy any turf, tree, plant, shrub, bloom, flower, artifact or archaeological site, or any portion thereof; B. Cut, break, injure, deface or disturb any building, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment or property or any portion thereof; or C. Without a permit from the director, make or place on any tree, plant, shrub, bloom, flower, building, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment or property, or on any portion thereof, any rope, wire, mark, writing, printing, sign, card, display or similar inscription or device. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

Pursuant to the authorization of Section 5380 of the Public Resources Code, the director of parks and community services and uniformed park and recreation employees that may be designated by the director, shall have the authority and immunities of public officers and employees as set forth in Section 836.5 of the Penal Code to make arrests and issue citations in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5C (commencing with Section 853.6), Title 3, Part 2 of the Penal Code, for misdemeanor violations of laws of the state and ordinances of the city and the county committed within their presence in a city park, parkway or recreation area. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

A. Violation of any regulation contained in this Chapter is an infraction except where noted. B. The director shall have authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any regulation contained in this chapter or upon a finding of violation of other city or county ordinance or law of this state. City of San Ramon, CA | Municipal Code 125

C. The director or designee shall have the authority to eject from any park facility any person acting in violation of regulations contained in this chapter. D. Except as provided in subsection E of this section, or in Section B5-25 or B5-26 of this chapter, a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be punishable as an infraction, and upon conviction may be punished by a fine. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and he shall be punished accordingly. E. Malicious injury or destruction of any real or personal property which constitutes vandalism under the provisions of Section 594 of the Penal Code of the state shall be prosecuted as a violation of Penal Code Section 594 and shall be punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony, as provided in Penal Code Section 594. (Ord. 163 § 1 (part), 1989)

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