Div. 1, Ch. 12 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

C. Grace Hudson Cultural Center: The property surrounding Grace Hudson Museum bounded by the Sun House Senior Apartments, the Great Redwood Trail, Main Street, and Mill Street, including the Wild Gardens. In addition to the museum, the park is home to the Sun House residence and garden, the Ts’iwish Wetlands, the parking area, and an east/west public access trail connecting Main Street to the Great Redwood Trail. Grace Hudson Cultural Center shall be open to the public as determined by the Community Services Director. Notice of those hours shall be posted in conspicuous locations at the museum and at the perimeter of the park. Other rules and regulations in addition to or different from those prescribed in this chapter shall also apply, if such rules are adopted by resolution of the City Council;

D. McGarvey Park: Bounded by Stephenson, Bush, Dora, and Clay Streets;

E. Oak Manor Park: Bounded by Oak Manor Drive, Gobbi, and Gibson Streets;

F. Seminary Avenue: Bounded by Oak and State Streets;

G. Vinewood Park: Situated between Elm and Pine Streets;

H. Municipal golf course: Situated along Live Oak Avenue and Park Boulevard;

I. Gardner Pocket Park: Situated within parking lot A;

J. Alex R. Thomas, Jr., Plaza: Bounded by State, School, and Clay Streets;

K. Observatory Park: Situated between Observatory Avenue and Luce Avenue;

L. Orchard Park: Bounded by Orchard Avenue and Cindee Drive;

M. Riverside Park: Situated at the east end of Gobbi Street and bordered on the east by the Russian River;

N. City View Trail: Situated on the City-owned property above the Ukiah municipal golf course in the lower western hills. The one and one-half (1 1/2) mile looped trail begins and ends at a point in Low Gap Regional Park;

O. Ukiah skatepark on a portion of the City-owned property known as Mendocino County assessor’s parcel number 001-020-09 adjoining the County regional park on Low Gap Road, which is improved with a skatepark;

P. Wetlands Park on Lot 3 as depicted and described in the parcel map on file with the Mendocino County Recorder at Case 2, Drawer 74, Page 4, assessor’s parcel number 180-110-20. The Wetlands Park shall not be subject to section 1966 of this code and shall remain in its natural condition and closed to public use, until a management plan is adopted by the City Council. Other rules and regulations than those prescribed in this chapter shall also apply, if such rules are adopted by resolution of the City Council;

Q. The Great Redwood Trail: The real property subject to the license agreement between the City of Ukiah and the North Coast Rail Authority, described as the entire rail corridor within the City limits;

R. Outdoor grounds of the Ukiah Civic Center: Located at 300 Seminary Avenue and bounded by South Oak Street and West Clay Street;

S. Orr Creek Greenway Park: Along Orr Creek situated between North Oak Street and Bush Street and Orchard Street and Orr Street. (Ord. 1127, adopted 2010; Ord. 1156, §1, adopted 2014; Ord. 1157, §1, adopted 2015; Ord. 1199, §1, adopted 2020; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§1966 HOURS OF USE

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this code, City parks and outdoor recreational facilities shall be open to the public every day of the year from dawn to dusk except for unusual or unforeseen conditions deemed emergencies by the City Manager or the Director of Community Services. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter, loiter or remain in or on any City park facility from dusk to dawn or at any other time when a City park is not open to the public as provided in other provisions of this code, except where the Director of Community Services shall have posted additional extended hours or where a group or individuals are participating in programs under a permit issued by the Community Services Department. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1157, §1, adopted 2015; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§1967 CAMPING IN CITY PARKS

No persons shall set up tents, shacks, sleeping bags or other shelter in any City park or vehicle parking area for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave any of the above or any movable structure or special vehicle to be used, or that could be used for such purpose, including but not limited to, house trailers, camp trailers, camp wagons and other mobile or stationary campers in any City park or the vehicle parking area. The restrictions contained within this Section shall not apply to programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the City. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1968 FIRES

No person, other than one acting under authorization, direction or permission of the Director of Recreation and Parks shall build, light, kindle or maintain any open or outdoor fire at any place within the boundaries of land or water owned, managed, controlled or operated as a City park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility except in areas or facilities specifically built and designed for this purpose. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1969 PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM CERTAIN AREAS

Except for those motor vehicles named in §1970, no motor vehicle shall be allowed within the confines of the Municipal Golf Course, any City park or any other City recreation area or facility.

Any person driving or operating a motor vehicle contrary to this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1970 AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED

The following motor vehicles shall be exempt from the provisions of section 1969 of this code: (A) motor-driven golf carts driven or operated on designated areas in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Community Services Administrator; (B) motor-driven mowers, trimmers, edgers or any other motor-driven equipment used for the maintenance and upkeep of the Municipal Golf Course, City parks or any other City recreation area or facility; (C) motor vehicles operated on the Municipal Golf Course, City parks or any other City recreation area or facility, provided such operation is conducted in accordance with instructions from the Community Services Administrator, or under a contract with the City as supervised by the Community Services Administrator; (D) motor vehicles owned or driven by members of the general public, provided they are operated in roadways for such purpose or parked in parking areas so designated; (E) emergency vehicles; (F) within the Great Redwood Trail, small electric transport devices such as scooters, skateboards, Segways, and bicycles; provided, that they are not operated at speeds exceeding ten (10) miles per hour; (G) any other motor vehicles operated with the written permission of the City Manager or Community Services Administrator, provided the purpose for which the vehicle is being operated shall be expressly stated in the permit which shall be in the possession of the operator at all times while the vehicle is so being operated. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1199, §1, adopted 2020)

§1971 PARKING

No person shall operate or park any vehicle within a park or recreational facility except upon areas designated for such use. No person shall park, abandon, or otherwise allow to remain, any such vehicle or other conveyances in City park facilities from dusk to dawn except with written permission of the City Manager or the Director of Recreation and Parks or as otherwise posted.

It shall be unlawful for any person to wash or repair any automobile or other conveyance within any City park, playground, tot lot or other facility. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§1972 BICYCLES

Bicycles shall at all times be operated with reasonable regard to the safety of others in compliance with all applicable State and local bicycle safety laws. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§1973 MODEL AIRPLANES AND MISSILES

No person shall operate any motor driven model airplane or missile in a park, except when approved by the Director of Recreation and Parks. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1974 OPERATION OF PASSENGER AIRBORNE CRAFT

It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle that may become airborne in any park facility. This is to include helium inflated passenger balloons, helicopters and airplanes. Exceptions to this ordinance would be use of emergency craft by a public safety agency. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1975 RIDING ANIMALS

No person other than one acting under authorization or direction of the Director of Recreations and Parks shall ride a horse, pony, mule or animal of any description onto or over any park and recreation facility. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1976 REGULATION OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS

The applicable provisions of section 4153 of this code shall be enforced within all City park lands as designated in section 1965 of this code. In addition, it shall be unlawful to permit a dog to defecate upon such lands without immediately picking up and properly disposing of the dog feces. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1199, §1, adopted 2020)

§1977 HUNTING, POSSESSION OF WEAPONS; SHOOTING

It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap or pursue wildlife at any time in any city park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility, nor shall any person, other than peace officers in the discharge of their duties, possess, carry or use firearms of any description, or air or gas rifles, spring guns, bows and arrows, slings or any other form of weapon potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges or any kind of trapping device. The mere possession of such firearm or device herein specified in any city park shall be a violation of this section, whether such firearm or device is loaded or unloaded. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.

The exception to this section would be weapons used in programs sponsored by the parks and recreation department. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1978 MOLESTING WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS

It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw projectiles at any animal, reptile or bird, or remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal, or the eggs or nest or young of any reptile or bird. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1979 THROWING HAZARDOUS PROJECTILES

It shall be unlawful for any person to throw hazardous projectiles in any city park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1980 POSSESSION OF CUTTING DEVICES

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess in a city park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility any switchblade, machete, brush knife or any other device, other than a legal pocket knife or cutlery necessary for the preparation of food. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1981 MARKING, INJURING OR DISTURBING ANY STRUCTURE

No person other than a duly authorized city employee in the performance of his duty shall:

A. Wilfully cut, break, injure, deface or disturb any rock, building, case, pen, monument, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment or property in a park;

B. Mark or place thereon any mark, writing or printing;

C. Attach thereto any sign, card, display or other similar device, except as authorized by permit;

D. No person shall attach to any park facility materials, devices or equipment with any connector, other than masking tape, for the purpose of decorating that facility or for any similar purpose without first having obtained the permission of the director of recreation and parks. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1982 RESTROOMS, WASHROOMS

It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition. Further, no person shall loiter in or about such facilities nor shall any person use such facilities for purposes other than those intended. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1983 REFUSE, TRASH AND LITTER

It shall be unlawful for any person to dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or refuse or other trash except that incidental to the use of the facility and which must be deposited in the receptacles provided therefor. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1984 ADVERTISING MATTER

It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute, circulate, give away, throw or deposit in or upon any city park facility any handbill, circular, pamphlet, paper or advertisement or post or affix the same to any tree, fence or structure in any city park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility without permission of the city manager. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1985 AMPLIFIERS

The noise ordinance of the City shall be effective in City parks and other City-owned outdoor facilities unless a permit has been obtained or the park is being used by the City for a City-sponsored event. It shall be unlawful to create noise, music, announcements or other sounds (with or without amplification) that can be heard outside the park without a permit. The City Manager or the Director of Community Services shall have the authority to issue the permit described herein and to establish policies for City-sponsored events. Any person failing to abide by conditions of such permit may have the permit summarily revoked by a police officer or other duly authorized City representative. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1062, §2, adopted 2005; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§1986 ANNOYING, DISORDERLY, INDECENT CONDUCT

It shall be unlawful for any person while in any City park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility to conduct himself in a boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent manner so as to annoy the public, or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to be breach of the public peace and enjoyment of the City facilities. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1987 CLIMBING TREES, WALKING, SITTING ON FIXTURES

It shall be unlawful for any person to climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes. This Section shall not apply to permanent structures such as stone or cement fences. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1988 FLORA

No person other than a duly authorized City employee in the performance of his duty or person participating in City sponsored activities shall dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate or cut any tree, plant, shrub, bloom or flower, or any portion thereof, growing in any park. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1989 REMOVAL OR DAMAGE TO TURF OR SOIL; USE OF METAL DETECTORS

No person other than a duly authorized City employee or official in the performance of his or her official duties shall remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock or gravel from any park. No person in the course of using a metal detector shall remove, damage, dig holes in, or destroy any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock or gravel from or in any park. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; amd. by Ord. 938, §1, adopted 1993)

§1990 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

No person shall sell, serve, or cause to be served, consume or possess alcoholic beverages of any kind whatsoever within the boundaries of land, or water or within a building owned, managed, controlled or operated as a City park, playground and tot lot during the days and hours when said area is not open to public use, except pursuant to an appropriate permit issued by the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Police Chief. No person shall sell, serve, or cause to be served, consume or possess alcoholic beverages of any kind whatsoever within the boundaries of land, or water or within a building owned, managed, controlled or operated as a City park, playground or tot lot without a permit issued by the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Police Chief, when that park, playground or tot lot is designated by resolution of the City Council as requiring such a permit.

Permits shall be issued at the discretion of the Chief of Police and the Director of Recreation and Parks when they are satisfied that public health and safety can be adequately protected in the particular circumstance.

Any permit issued may, at the discretion of the City staff, contain conditions as to type and amount of beverages to be served, numbers of persons, time and place, security precautions and any other condition reasonably related to the maintenance of public health and safety. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; amd. by Ord. 872, adopted 1988)

§1991 PERMIT APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Application forms for an exclusive permit specifically regarding the use and/or sale of alcoholic beverages may be obtained from the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Police Chief. A permit will only be issued following the review and approval of the application form by both the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Chief of Police. If the permittee intends to sell alcoholic beverages an appropriate permit must first be obtained from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and a copy of that permit attached to the application for the exclusive permit. Such a permit must be applied for no earlier than ten (10) days and no later than five (5) days prior to the date of the event. Permits will normally be valid for one day only except for activities requiring a seasonal permit. In any event, the validity of such a permit shall not exceed six (6) months. A permit for the use of alcohol is not valid in or around play areas, or other areas which are primarily for use of small children. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1992 PERMIT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF CITY PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES

A. The City’s recreational facilities (buildings, parks, ballfields, pools, picnic facilities and golf course) may be made available for the exclusive use of individuals or groups subject to the issuance of a permit by the Director of Recreation and Parks.

The application form for a permit for the exclusive use of all or part of recreational facilities may be obtained from the Director of Recreation and Parks. This application must be completed and returned to the Director not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed use of facilities.

B. The following are prohibited in absence of a permit:

1. Structures including stages, tents, tables, bounce houses, or similar.

2. Portable generators or the use of electrical hookups.

3. Conducting sales of any kind or exchanging tickets for merchandise.

4. For-profit or nonprofit fundraising of any kind. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§1993 FEES AND DEPOSITS

Upon the granting of a permit under the previous section, any fees or deposits required for the use of City personnel, buildings, equipment and facilities shall be contained in the permit and the fees or deposits shall be paid by applicant within ten (10) days of the receipt of the permit. If the fees or deposits are not paid within said ten (10) days, then in that event the permit theretofore issued shall be null and void. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1994 LIABILITY

All persons to whom an exclusive use permit has been granted must agree in writing to hold the city harmless and indemnify city from any and all liability for injury to persons or property occurring as a result of the activity sponsored by permittee and the persons shall be liable to the city for any and all damage to parks, facilities and buildings owned by the city, which results from the activity of permittee or is caused by any participant in said activity. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1995 VIOLATION OF PERMIT

Violation of any of the terms and conditions of the permit by the permittee, or any agent, servant or employee of the permittee, is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1996 INTERFERENCE

No person within any park or building shall use, attempt to use or interfere with the use of any table, space or facility within said park or building which at the time is reserved for any other person or group which has received a permit from the director of recreation and parks. Unless the actual use of table, space, area, building or facility referred to in any such permit is commenced within one hour after the period covered by such permit begins, such permit shall thereupon be void and all rights under such permit may be canceled by the director. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1997 PLAYING OR PRACTICING GOLF

No person shall drive, putt or in any other fashion play or practice golf or use golf balls or golf clubs within any city park, playground, tot lot or other park or playground facility except in areas set aside for those specific activities. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1997A INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN PROHIBITED ON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

No person shall bring an infant or small child under the age of six (6) onto the municipal golf course grounds during hours when the course is open to play. This prohibition shall not apply to the parking area immediately adjacent to the municipal clubhouse or to the interior of the buildings comprising the clubhouse, pro shop and community meeting room. (Ord. 917, §2, adopted 1991)

§1998 SOLICITATION OR SALE

No person shall solicit in any manner or for any purpose or sell or offer for sale any goods, wares or merchandise in any park, unless upon prior written authorization by the director of recreation and parks. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§1999 HARDBALL BASEBALL

No person shall play hardball baseball in any city park other than those areas specifically designated for such activity. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§2000 TEMPORARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

The director of community services, with the approval of the city manager, may establish temporary rules and regulations as may from time to time be necessary for the proper administration of and the regulation of conduct in city parks. Such rules shall be contained in a document, subject to public inspection, which shall include the date of adoption, the signatures of the director of community services and the city manager, a precise description of the park or area where they apply, the time period during which they are effective and the content of the rules. Such rules may not remain in force for a period of more than one hundred eighty (180) days in any one calendar year, unless, within that time, they are approved by resolution of the city council. Any such temporary rules or regulations shall become effective, when notice of the rule or rules are posted at or near the main entranceway or ways to the park or area where they apply. Once posted, any person violating the rule shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation of the rule, two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation or five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982; Ord. 1079, §1, adopted 2006)

§2000.1 ALEX R. THOMAS, JR., PLAZA RULES AND REGULATIONS

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code to the contrary, all persons or organizations using Alex R. Thomas, Jr., Plaza ("plaza") shall comply with the following:

A. No person shall use or possess alcoholic beverages in the plaza without a permit issued pursuant to section 1990 of this code.

B. No person shall permit a dog under his or her ownership or control to enter upon or remain in the plaza.

C. No person shall permit a motor vehicle under his or her ownership or control to enter upon or remain in the plaza, unless authorized by the City Manager or the Director of Recreation and Parks.

D. No person shall play amplified music in the plaza unless authorized by the City Manager or Director of Recreation and Parks, who shall not consider music content in granting or denying permission.

E. Plaza restrooms shall be open to the public as much as is feasible and safe at the discretion of the City Manager or his or her designee. (Ord. 963, §2, adopted 1996; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§2000.2 SUNDAYS IN THE PARK FREE CONCERT SERIES RULES AND REGULATIONS

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code to the contrary, all persons or organizations attending the Sundays In The Park free concert series at Todd Grove Park shall comply with the following:

A. No person shall permit a dog or other animal under his or her ownership or control to enter upon or remain in Todd Grove Park during a Sundays In The Park concert event.

B. No person shall use any type of barbecue or cooking device during a Sundays In The Park concert event other than at picnic table areas designated for such use by the city manager.

Any person violating this section shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation, two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation or five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation. (Ord. 1079, §1, adopted 2006)

§2000.3 UKIAH SKATEPARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to comply with California Health And Safety Code section 115800 that requires a public agency that owns or operates a skatepark facility to adopt an ordinance requiring persons riding skateboards, in-line skates, and other self-propelled wheeled apparatus at said facility to wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.

B. Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Any substance listed in California Health And Safety Code sections 11054 through 11056, as amended from time to time.

DAWN: One hour prior to sunrise.

DUSK: One hour after sunset.

ELBOW PADS AND/OR KNEE PADS: Protective devices that are partially constructed of durable foamlike materials for ground shock resistance that are fitted and fastened to cover the elbows and knees (respectively) and are specifically designed and manufactured to absorb the impact of a fall.

HELMET: A properly fitted and fastened protective device that meets the standards of either the American Society For Testing And Materials (ASTM) or the United States consumer product safety commission (CPSC) that is worn on the head and is specifically designed and manufactured to absorb the impact of a fall.

IN-LINE SKATES: Any device which may be attached to the foot or footwear, to which wheels are attached "in-line" and where such wheels are used to aid the wearer in moving or propulsion.

ROLLER SKATES: Any device which may be attached to the foot or footwear, to which four (4) wheels or rollers are attached and where such wheels are used to aid the wearer in moving or propulsion.

SKATEBOARD: A mechanism with wheels that are fastened to a platform, commonly constructed to accommodate a standing person. Skateboards are normally propelled by the operator pushing off the ground with one foot, or by the force of gravity.

SKATEPARK: A facility designed and constructed for recreational use for persons using in-line skates, roller skates, and skateboards, located at Low Gap County Park on Low Gap Road, Ukiah.

C. Helmets, Elbow Pads And Knee Pads Required: No person shall be permitted to ride skateboards, in-line skates, or roller skates in the skatepark unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. Any person who does not wear a "helmet", elbow pads, and knee pads as defined herein shall be deemed to be in violation of this section.

D. Posting Of Signs At Skatepark: Signs shall be posted at the skatepark giving notice that any person riding a skateboard, in-line skates, or roller skates must wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads, and that any person failing to do so will be subject to citation and prohibition of use of the facilities for one year. Signs shall also be posted setting rules for use of the skatepark, and violation thereof will be subject to citation. An example of a sign conforming to the requirements of this subsection is attached as exhibit A to the ordinance codified herein.

E. Regulation Of Use And Rules Of Conduct: Any person using the skatepark shall comply with the following rules and regulations:

1. Hours: The hours of use of the skatepark shall be from eight o’clock (8:00) a.m. to five o’clock (5:00) p.m. during standard time and eight o’clock (8:00) a.m. to eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. during daylight savings time. Use of the park at any other time is prohibited unless a special permit is secured and approved by the City Manager or his or her designee.

2. Closures: No skating when wet, raining, during routine maintenance periods, or when facility is closed to the public.

3. Designated Areas: While in-line skating, roller skating, or skateboarding, the participant may only use those areas designated for skateboarding or related skating activities.

4. Safety Equipment: While using the facility, the participant must use personal safety equipment comprised of at least a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.

5. Food; Drink: No food or drink shall be allowed in the skating area of the skatepark.

6. Glass: No glass containers shall be allowed in the skatepark.

7. Littering: No littering or disposal of household refuse shall be allowed at the skatepark.

8. Fires: No barbecues or fires are allowed at the skatepark.

9. Modifications Or Misuse: No movable obstacles or materials (i.e., ramps, jumps, or obstacles) shall be allowed in the park. No modifications to the skating surface or features are allowed. No skating on park structures not specifically designed for that purpose. No skating on curbs, driveways, or parking lots.

10. Other Devices: The use of bicycles, motorized vehicles, go-peds, other wheeled devices is not permitted in the skatepark.

11. Pets: No pets shall be allowed in the skatepark.

12. Noise: No amplified sound (i.e., stereos, radios, or similar devices) shall be allowed in the skatepark unless permitted and approved by the city manager or his or her designee.

13. Vandalism: Any act of vandalism, including the placement of graffiti, anywhere in or on the park is prohibited. The skatepark will be closed until any graffiti is removed and/or any other act of vandalism is remedied or repaired. In addition to other penalties provided herein, any person committing an act of vandalism in the skatepark, including putting graffiti on any part of the skatepark, shall pay for the cost of removal and damages relating thereto.

14. Personal Conduct And Behavior: The following are prohibited in the park area at all times:

a. Possession or use of any controlled substance or alcohol;

b. Being under the influence of any controlled substance or alcohol;

c. Fighting, aggressive behavior, or other forms of violence;

d. Abusive, profane, or foul language;

e. Possession or use of firearms, knives, or other weapons of any kind; and

f. Smoking or use of tobacco products.

15. Treatment Of Others: Everyone shall treat each other with respect and courtesy.

F. Organized Events, Approval Required: Organized events require the prior approval of the city manager or his or her designee. Applicants for organized events shall obtain a permit from the community services department.

G. Penalty For Violation And Enforcement Of Regulations: Violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a subsequent offense, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third and any additional offenses thereafter. Multiple (3 or more) violations of this section within a twelve (12) month period may be charged and prosecuted as misdemeanors. The director of parks and recreation or his or her designee may prohibit any person citable for a violation of this section from using the skatepark for a period of up to one year, the length of such exclusion to be based on the age of the violator, the risk of injury posed by the violation, and the degree of wilfulness of the violation. Any person who has been excluded from the skatepark and violates that exclusion shall be in violation of this section. The city manager or his or her designee may close the skatepark to public use for any period of time, if he or she determines that violations of this section have become excessive and beyond the enforcement capacity of the city. In the event of closure, signs to that effect shall be posted and any public use of the skatepark during such a closure shall constitute a violation of this section. (Ord. 1127, adopted 2010; Ord. 1174, adopted 2016)

§2000.4 GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Any substance listed in California Health and Safety Code sections 11054 through 11056, as amended from time to time.

ELECTRIC BICYCLE: A bicycle with an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER: A device with no more than two (2) ten-inch (10") or smaller diameter wheels that has handlebars, is designed to be stood upon by the operator, and is powered by an electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.

ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD: A skateboard with an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion.

SEGWAY: A two (2) wheeled motorized personal vehicle consisting of a platform for the feet mounted above an axle and an upright post surmounted by handles, controlled by the way the rider distributes their weight. This definition includes any other similar motorized electric personal vehicle.

B. No person, corporation, or organization may hold an event in the park without first obtaining a special event permit from the Community Services Department.

C. No person shall use or possess any controlled substance or be under the influence of any controlled substance or alcohol.

D. Any act of vandalism, including the placement of graffiti, anywhere in or on the park is prohibited.

E. No person shall permit an unleashed dog under his or her ownership or control to enter upon or remain in the Great Redwood Trail park.

F. No person shall permit a motor vehicle under his or her ownership or control to enter upon or remain in the Great Redwood Trail Park. However, small electric transport devices may be used as allowable by California State law regarding Class 1 bike paths.

G. The open space area outside the designated trail area is closed to public use.

H. The restrictions on hours of use set forth in section 1966 of this code shall not apply to the Great Redwood Trail park. (Ord. 1199, §1, adopted 2020; Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§2000.5 GRACE HUDSON CULTURAL CENTER

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code to the contrary, all persons or organizations using Grace Hudson Cultural Center shall comply with the following:

A. The Ts’iwish Wetlands and parking lot are open from seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.

B. No person shall park a vehicle on Grace Hudson Cultural Center grounds between the hours of ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. except with written permission of the Museum Director, the Director of Community Services, or the City Manager, or as otherwise posted. (Ord. 1228, §1, adopted 2022)

§2001 ENFORCEMENT OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PENALTY FOR VIOLATION

All persons entering upon land or water owned, managed, controlled or operated by the city shall abide by the rules and regulations of the city, the laws of the state, federal laws, all applicable county and/or municipal ordinances and the instructions and direction of duly authorized employees of the city. Violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 786, §1, adopted 1982)

§2002 PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN ALL PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Smoking is prohibited in all areas within all City parks and recreation facilities, except the Municipal Golf Course in accordance with the provisions set forth in Article 2, Chapter 7, Division 5 of the Ukiah City Code. (Ord. 1179, §1, adopted 2017)

CHAPTER 12PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

§1965 FACILITIES