Chapter 9.46
WILDERNESS PARK
Sections:
9.46.050 Deputy or authorized person.
9.46.080 Specific regulations.
9.46.140 Structure, flora, turf, etc.
9.46.250 Children visiting park waters.
9.46.280 Model airplanes, etc.
9.46.310 Alcoholic beverages and narcotics and dangerous drugs.
9.46.350 Nudity and disrobing.
9.46.360 Penalty for violation.
9.46.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
A. “Access service route” means any access roads or easements designated or identified by the director for use by authorized emergency or utility vehicles.
B. “Alcoholic beverages” includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid containing one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances.
C. “Director” means the field operations director, his deputy, or other person authorized by him, pursuant to law, to act in his stead.
D. “Motor vehicles” means any multi-wheeled, treaded, or sled-type vehicle that is propelled by a motor or engine. “Motor vehicles” includes any vehicle commonly known as a “motorized recreation vehicle,” and any self-propelled vehicle that is presently defined by Sections 400 and 405 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California as a motorcycle or a motor-driven vehicle.
E. “Narcotics and dangerous drugs” means those narcotics and drugs listed or defined in the Health and Safety Code of the State of California as now or hereafter amended.
F. “Park” means a wilderness park located in the city and identified as such by posted signs.
G. “Park waters” means any lake, reservoir, pond, or other body of water within the park.
H. “Section” means a section of the ordinance codified in this chapter unless some other ordinance or statute is mentioned. (Ord. 1394 § 7, 1978; Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.020 Compliance.
A person shall not enter, be or remain in the park unless he complies with all of the regulations set forth in this chapter applicable to such park and with all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. A violation of any provision of this chapter or of any other applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation, in addition to any other penalty provided for in this chapter or by any other law, shall result in the person so violating being a trespasser ab initio, and the director or any peace officer may eject such person from the park. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.030 Severability.
If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.040 Short title.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as, and may be cited as, the “wilderness park ordinance.” (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.050 Deputy or authorized person.
Wherever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, the director or other public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a deputy of the public officer or other person so authorized, pursuant to law, by the director, except as otherwise provided by this chapter. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.060 Enforcement.
The director and chief of police shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.070 Liability.
A person exercising any of the privileges authorized by this chapter does so at his own risk without liability on the part of the city, its officers, employees, and agents for death or injury to persons or damage to property resulting therefrom. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.080 Specific regulations.
The following rules and regulations apply to all parks as defined in CMC 9.46.010(F), except as otherwise expressly stated. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.090 Golf in parks.
A person shall not drive, chip or pitch golf balls or play the game of golf in the park. This section shall not apply to activities conducted and supervised by the public recreation department. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.100 Harmful objects.
A person shall not place, throw, leave, keep, or maintain any object in such a manner or in such a place that any person or animal may be injured or any structure or vehicle may be damaged thereby. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.110 Rubbish.
A person shall not throw, place, or dispose of any garbage, refuse, wastepaper, bottles, or cans in any place in a park other than into a garbage can or other receptacle maintained therein for that purpose. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.120 Shooting.
A person shall not discharge or shoot any firearms, air gun, slingshot, or bow and arrow in any park except at ranges designated for such purpose by the director. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.130 Firecrackers, etc.
A person shall not take or transport into the park, or have in his possession therein, or fire or discharge therein, any firecracker, rocket, torpedo, fireworks, or other explosive substance unless he first obtains a permit to do so from the city and complies with all other applicable ordinances. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.140 Structure, flora, turf, etc.
A person, other than a duly authorized park employee in the performance of his duties, shall not do the following:
A. Dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate, or cut any tree, plant, shrub, grass, fruit, or flower or any portion thereof growing in the park;
B. Remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand, or gravel from the park;
C. Cut, break, injure, deface, or disturb any rock, building, cage, pen, monument, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment, or property in the park or any portion thereof; or mark or place thereon or on any portion thereof any mark, writing, or printing; or attach thereto any sign, card, display, or other similar device. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.150 Fires.
A person shall not light or maintain any fire in the park other than in a stove area circle, or area designated for such purpose, except upon written authorization from the city. All fires lighted or maintained pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Covina fire department. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.160 Disturbances.
A person shall not disturb the peace and quiet of the park by any of the following:
A. Unduly loud or unusual noise; or
B. Tooting, blowing, or sounding any siren, horn, signal, or noise-making device; or
C. Any obscene, violent, or riotous conduct; or
D. The use of any vulgar, profane, or indecent language. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.170 Animals.
A person shall not bring into the park any cattle, horse, mule, goat, sheep, swine, dog, cat, or other animal of any kind except as hereafter specifically provided or as otherwise permitted by the director. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.180 Dogs and cats.
A person may bring and maintain in the park a dog or cat if such dog or cat is kept on a leash or chain and under full control of its owner or custodian, or upon written permission of the director when required for authorized park programs. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.190 Horses, etc.
A person may only lead or ride a horse, mule, donkey, or other similar animal on designated trails or in designated equestrian areas subject to all rules and regulations governing their use or in other park areas upon written permission of the director, subject to the regulations of such use permit. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.200 Grazing.
A person shall not permit any cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine, or any domestic animal to graze in the park, except on property designated for such purpose. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.210 Molesting animals.
A person shall not molest, hunt, disturb, injure, shoot at, take, net, poison, wound, harm, kill, or remove from the park or riding and hiking trail any kind of animal except as follows:
A. When necessary to avoid bodily harm;
B. When fishing is permitted by the director pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.220 Changing clothes.
A person shall not change clothes or disrobe in the park except in that portion of a comfort station or other facility, if any, which is designated for such purpose. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.230 Washing.
A person shall not place in any park waters any edible matter, dish, or utensil or wash or cleanse in any park waters any such edible matter, dish, or utensil or commit any nuisance in or near such waters or pollute any park waters or, except as provided in CMC 9.46.240, bathe, swim, or wade in park waters, except at places and times designated by the director. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.240 Swimming.
A person shall not swim in any park waters except at places and times designated by the director. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.250 Children visiting park waters.
No parent or guardian or any person having the custody of any child under the age of eight years shall cause, permit or allow such child to enter or visit any park having a body of water within the boundaries of such park, unless such child is accompanied by a person of not less than 16 years of age. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.260 Posted property.
A person shall not operate any motor vehicle on or over any firebreak or any fire protection roads which are posted against public use and provided with locked gates or operate any motor vehicle on or over any riding or hiking trail. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.270 Motor vehicles.
A person shall not bring to or operate in any park any motor vehicle except at such times and at such places as permitted by the director in written regulations or permits issued by him from time to time, and any such operation of a motor vehicle shall be in accordance with the conditions contained in such regulation or permit. A person shall not park any motor vehicle in the park, except in areas designated by the director for parking. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.280 Model airplanes, etc.
A person shall not operate model airplanes, boats, or crafts except in areas designated for said use and subject to all rules and regulations contained in such written permission. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.290 Solicitation.
A person shall not solicit in any manner or for any purpose or sell or offer for sale any goods, wares, or merchandise therein except as follows:
A. Pursuant to a concession or other agreement authorized by the city council; and
B. When found by the director to be consistent with the policies of the parks and recreation department or to promote the program of said department, under conditions prescribed by him. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.300 Intoxication.
A person shall not enter, remain in, or be in the park while he is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or narcotic and dangerous drug. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.310 Alcoholic beverages and narcotics and dangerous drugs.
A person shall not enter, be, or remain in the park while in possession of, transporting, purchasing, selling, giving away, or consuming any alcoholic beverage except at a concession facility duly authorized by the city council and properly licensed. A person shall not enter, be, or remain in the park while in possession of, transporting, purchasing, selling, giving away or consuming any narcotics and dangerous drugs. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.320 Hours.
A person shall not enter, be, or remain in the park or in any building in any park between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. The director may, from time to time, change the hours of use as stated above. All persons shall comply with such changed hours. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.330 House trailers.
A person shall not bring a house trailer or other recreation travel-trailer-type vehicle which can be used for overnight sleeping purposes into the park except when authorized by the director. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.340 Overnight camping.
A person shall not camp or sleep overnight in the park, except when authorized by the director. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.350 Nudity and disrobing.
No person shall appear, bathe, sunbathe, walk, change clothes, disrobe, or be in any park in such a manner that the genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anus, anal region, or pubic hair region of any person, or any portion of the breast at or below the upper edge of the areola thereof of any female person, is exposed to public view, except in those portions of a comfort station, if any, expressly set aside for such purpose. (Ord. 1361 § 1, 1977.)
9.46.360 Penalty for violation.
A. Any person who, within the city limits of Covina, violates any provision of this chapter, the conditions of any permit issued pursuant thereto, or any rule or regulation relating to parks and recreation areas is guilty of an infraction. Upon conviction thereof, he shall be punishable by:
1. A fine of not more than $100.00 for a first violation;
2. A fine of not more than $200.00 for a second violation of the same provision of this chapter within one year;
3. A fine of not more than $500.00 for each additional violation of the same provision of this chapter within one year.
B. A repetition or continuation of any violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any order or direction of the director on successive days, constitutes a separate offense for each day during any portion of which such violation is committed, continued or permitted. (Ord. 1641 § 1, 1987.)