Chapter 8.12 RULES FOR USE OF CITY OF SHORELINE PARK FACILITIES*

*Code reviser’s note: Section 1 of Ordinance 539 reads: “Notwithstanding SMC 8.12.280(B), the following pilot program shall be in effect until March 31, 2010:

A. Upon posting of notice at each off-leash dog park area, dogs may be allowed to run at large in that portion of Shoreview Park depicted on Exhibit A and in that portion of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park depicted in Exhibit B only during the posted hours of operation.

B. Dogs in off-leash areas must be accompanied by their owner or handler, be under voice control, and not cause a public nuisance, safety hazard or harass people, other dogs or wildlife.

C. Owners and handlers bringing dogs into the off-leash area must follow posted rules.”

Article I. General

8.12.010 Definitions.

A. “Alcoholic beverages” or “liquor” shall be defined as set forth in RCW 66.04.010 and shall include alcohol, spirits, wine and beer.

B. “Associated marine area” means any water area within 100 feet of any city of Shoreline trail, open space, park area or marine facility such as a dock, pier, float, buoy, log boom, or other object which is part of a city of Shoreline park area; provided, that such area does not include private property.

C. “Bicycle” means a two- or three-wheeled device propelled solely by human power, or an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in RCW 46.04.169, as defined in RCW 46.04.071, as amended.

D. “Camping” means erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding or both for the purpose of, or in such a way as will permit, remaining overnight; or, parking a trailer, van, recreational vehicle, bus, camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.

E. “City” means city of Shoreline, Washington.

F. “City of Shoreline open space, trail or park area” means any area under the ownership, management, or control of the city of Shoreline parks, recreation and cultural services department.

G. “Department” means the city of Shoreline parks, recreation and cultural services department.

H. “Department employee” means a duly appointed city of Shoreline parks, recreation and cultural services department employee.

I. “Designated park trail” means a park facilities corridor maintained, operated, and designated by the city for the shared use of pedestrians, bicyclists, and operators of motorized personal transportation devices.

J. “Director” means the department director of the city of Shoreline parks, recreation and cultural services department or their designee.

K. “Facility” or “facilities” means any building, equipment, sign, material, shelter, swimming pool, or other physical property including but not limited to administered trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, play equipment, picnic areas, athletic fields, trails, or structures, by the city of Shoreline parks, recreation and cultural services department.

L. “Motor vehicle” means any self-propelled device capable of being moved upon a road, and in, upon, or by which any persons or property may be transported or drawn, and shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, jeeps or similar type four-wheel-drive vehicles, and snowmobiles, whether or not they can be legally operated upon the public highways.

M. “Motorized personal transportation device” shall have the same meaning as provided in Chapter 10.07 SMC.

N. “Permittee” means a person to whom a permit is issued.

O. “Person” means any individual, group, firm, partnership, corporation or club.

P. “Rocket” means any device containing a combustible substance which when ignited propels the device.

Q. “Trail” means any park path, track, or right-of-way designed for use by pedestrians, bicycles, or other nonmotorized modes of transportation. Park trails may be paved or unpaved. [Ord. 1011 § 1(B) (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.020 Program – Purpose.

The facilities and programs of the department are established by the city for public recreation purposes. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

Article II. Administration/Facility
Use Permits

8.12.030 Administrative rules – Hours and operation.

The director shall promulgate rules establishing the times facilities will be open and closed for use by the public. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.040 Facility use permits.

A. Facilities may be rented or reserved for nonroutine use on an individual or ongoing basis through the issuance of a facility use permit. If the proposed use pertains to filmmaking, then Chapter 5.25 SMC, Filmmaking Regulations, applies in lieu of a facility use permit.

B. Facilities available for rent or reservation include, but are not limited to: Richmond Highlands and Spartan Community Center, athletic fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters and areas. The director may, from time to time, add or remove available facilities, limit issuance of a permit so as to lessen impacts on the facility, or prioritize allocation of facilities.

C. All applications for a facility use permit shall be submitted on forms provided by the department and shall include the appropriate application fee based on the official fee schedule set forth in Chapter 3.01 SMC and any required security deposit.

D. The director may promulgate procedures for the administration of a facility use permit system.

E. Permittees shall be required to comply with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable state and local laws and regulations. The director may impose any reasonable conditions to granting a facility use permit deemed necessary to ensure the safe, reasonable, and orderly use of facilities. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.050 Suspension or cancellation of facility use or concession permit – By city.

A. Violation of any of the terms and conditions of a permit by the permittee, or any representative of a permittee, is cause for immediate suspension or cancellation of the permit by the director without prior notice.

B. The director may suspend or cancel a permit at any time due to an emergency, severe weather conditions, or other situations the director has determined may result in facility damage or personal injury. The director shall provide notice to a permittee as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

C. Refunds of any fees paid for a suspended or canceled permit shall be pursuant to applicable department policies and procedures in effect at the time. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.060 Building facilities and outdoor field lights hours.

Unless otherwise approved by a facility use permit or designated by the director:

A. The use of building facilities shall cease as follows:

1. Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 p.m.

2. Friday and Saturday: 12:00 a.m.

B. The use of outdoor athletic field lights shall cease by 10:30 p.m. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.070 Cleanup.

All persons using a facility must leave the facility in a clean and neat condition considered satisfactory to the department. A permittee shall return the facility in a same or better condition or shall be liable for the costs of cleaning the facility. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.080 Liability.

A permittee shall:

A. Agree in writing to indemnify and hold the city, its officials, agents, and employees, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the permitted activity; and

B. Reimburse the city for all reasonable costs incurred to repair damages to the facilities that occurred in connection with the permitted activity. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.090 Liability insurance.

A. During all periods of use, a permittee shall, except when a waiver is obtained from the department, obtain and maintain adequate insurance as follows:

1. Commercial general liability; or

2. Tenant user liability insurance program (TULIP).

B. Coverage shall be in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate, unless the department requires a different amount based on the intended use. The city shall be named as an additional insured.

C. A permittee shall provide a certificate of insurance or, upon written request of the city, a duplicate of the policy, as evidence of the insurance protection provided. This insurance shall not be canceled or reduced without prior written notice to the city at least 30 calendar days in advance of the policy’s cancellation. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 539 § 2, 2009; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.100 Adults to accompany minors.

When facilities are used pursuant to a facility use permit and children are present, an adult must be present and responsible during all periods of use. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.110 Storage of equipment – Liability of city.

Unless authorized by the department, no equipment shall be stored at or on a facility. If equipment storage is authorized by the city, storage is at the permittee’s own risk and the city shall not be held liable for the loss of, or damage to, any equipment. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.120 Equipment regulations – Failure to perform.

Repealed by Ord. 898. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.130 Permit required for sale of goods or services.

A. Unless a person has entered into a concession contract with the city, a concession permit is required to sell goods or services at a facility for financial gain. If the person has a facility use permit, then that permit may include a provision authorizing the sale of goods or services.

B. All applications for a permit shall be submitted on forms provided by the department and shall include the appropriate application fee based on the official fee schedule set forth in Chapter 3.01 SMC, unless a waiver has been approved as provided in that chapter.

C. The city reserves the right to deny any application when, in the city’s sole discretion, the proposed goods or services are inconsistent with the public recreation purpose of the facility or are similar to programs offered by the city.

D. A permittee shall be required to comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter. The director may impose any reasonable conditions to granting a concession permit deemed necessary to ensure the safe, reasonable, and orderly use of facilities. [Ord. 898 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 602 § 3, 2011; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

Article III. Rules Governing Use of Facilities – (Part 1)

8.12.140 Food waste, washing of clothes or animals.

No person shall clean fish, or other food, or wash any clothing or other articles for personal or household use, or any dog or other animal except at designated areas. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.150 Parking lots and roadways – Games prohibited.

Games of any kind are prohibited in parking lots and roadways of all facilities. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.160 Parking.

No operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, camper, boat trailer, motorized personal transportation device, or other vehicle shall park such vehicle in any city park area, except where the operator is using the area for the designated recreational purpose and the vehicle is parked either in the designated parking area, or in another area with the permission of a department employee. No person shall park, leave standing, or abandon a vehicle in any park area after closing time except persons using park facilities as part of an event authorized by the department. In addition to the penalties found in Article V of this chapter, any vehicle found in violation of this section may be towed away or taken into city custody at the owner’s expense. This section shall not apply to maintenance and emergency vehicles or vehicles authorized by the department. [Ord. 1011 § 1(B) (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.170 Motor vehicles and motorized personal transportation devices on roads and trails.

No person shall operate any motor vehicle or motorized personal transportation device on a trail in any city park, unless it is a designated park trail and posted for such use. No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorized personal transportation device within the boundaries of a city park area except on roads, streets, highways, parking lots, parking areas, or where otherwise permitted by proper posting. This section shall not apply to emergency, maintenance, or city-authorized vehicles or devices. [Ord. 1011 § 1(B) (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.180 Speed limits.

No person shall drive a motor vehicle, motorized personal transportation device, or bicycle within any park at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour or as otherwise posted, having due regard for traffic, surface and width of the road, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property, or wildlife; provided, however, that in no event shall a motor vehicle, motorized personal transportation device, or bicycle be driven at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour in picnic, utility, or headquarters areas, or in a public assemblage. [Ord. 1011 § 1(B) (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.190 Washing of vehicles.

No person shall clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle in any park area except in areas specifically designated for that use. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.200 Motor vehicles – Trucks and commercial vehicles.

No person shall cause a truck or other vehicle while being used for commercial purpose to enter upon, use, or traverse any portion of any city park area or any park road except with the express permission of a department employee; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to city roads, county roads or state highways. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.210 Trail use.

A. For the purposes of this section, “travel” shall be construed to include all forms of movement or transportation on a trail, including but not limited to foot, bicycle, motorized personal transportation device, horse, skateboard, roller skates and roller blades.

B. Trails are open to all nonmotorized users unless otherwise designated and posted for other forms of travel. Trail restrictions may be posted at park entrances, trailheads or, in some cases, on individual trails.

C. Every person traveling on a trail shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device or trail sign unless otherwise directed.

D. This section shall not apply to any device used by a disabled person as defined in RCW 46.36.381, such as a power wheelchair, as defined in RCW 46.04.415, or city-authorized maintenance, police, or emergency vehicles or devices. [Ord. 1011 § 1(B) (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.220 Camping.

No person shall camp in any park area. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.230 Tents and shelters in parks.

Unless authorized by the department, no person shall erect, maintain, use or occupy a temporary tent or shelter in any park area unless there is an unobstructed view through such tent or shelter from at least two sides; provided however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize overnight camping. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.240 Overnight moorage.

No person shall moor, anchor or dock a boat or other object overnight in Richmond Beach Saltwater Park or other bodies of water in other city park areas without authorization from the department. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.250 Ice.

No person shall go out onto ice in any park area. This includes but is not limited to lakes, ponds, streams and other bodies of water. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.255 Feeding of waterfowl.

Feeding waterfowl is prohibited. No person shall place, deposit, scatter, or distribute food of any kind or nature in any park with an intent to feed waterfowl. [Ord. 910 § 1, 2021]

8.12.260 Game fish.

All laws, rules and regulations of the State Game Commission relating to season, limits, and methods of fishing are applicable to fishing for game fish in park areas. No person may fish for, or possess any fish taken from any lake, pond, stream or other body of water which is posted with a sign prohibiting fishing. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.270 Shellfish and food fish.

All laws, rules and regulations of the State Department of Fisheries relating to season, limits, and methods of taking, are applicable to the taking of shellfish or food fish in city park areas, and in addition to such laws, the city of Shoreline park system may close certain city park areas to the taking of shellfish for specific periods of time. Such closed areas shall be posted with appropriate signs. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.280 Pets in city park facilities.

A. Dogs, pets, or domestic animals are not permitted on any designated beach, picnic area, tennis courts or play area in any park or in any building unless specifically permitted by posting. This section shall not apply to animal guides.

B. In posted areas, dogs or other pets or domestic animals must be kept on a leash no greater than 15 feet in length, and under control at all times.

C. Any person whose dog or other pet is in any city park area shall be responsible for the conduct of the animal and for removing feces deposited by such animal from the park area.

D. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section, dogs may be walked or exercised off-leash in that portion of Shoreview Park depicted on Exhibit A and in that portion of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park depicted on Exhibit B only during the posted hours of operation.

1. Dogs in off-leash areas must be accompanied by their owner or handler, be under voice control and not cause a public nuisance, safety hazard or harass people, other dogs or wildlife.

2. Owners and handlers bringing dogs into the off-leash area must follow posted rules.

Off-Leash Area

[Ord. 573 § 1, 2010; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.290 Disturbances by animals prohibited.

No person shall allow their dog or other pet or domestic animal to bite, disturb or harass any park users, wildlife or other pets. No person shall permit their dog or other pet or domestic animal to bark or make noise continuously or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquillity of the park. No person shall permit dogs, pets or domestic animals to damage, destroy or remove park vegetation. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.300 Horseback riding.

Horses are not permitted in any park area. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.310 Golf.

Golf shall not be permitted in any park area unless permission is obtained in advance from the department. [Ord. 539 § 3, 2009; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.320 Swimming.

Swimming shall only be permitted in posted areas. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.330 Skateboards and rollerblades in designated areas only.

No person shall be permitted to skateboard or rollerblade in park facilities unless otherwise designated by the department. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.340 Littering.

No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter bottles, broken glass, ashes, food, waste paper, cans, green waste or other rubbish in a city park area, except in a garbage can or other receptacle designed for such purpose. Park patrons shall not dispose of litter on any adjacent property without express written permission. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.350 Presence in city parks during hours when the park is closed.

No person shall enter or be present in a city park area during hours the park is closed except persons using park facilities as part of an event authorized by the department. Park areas are closed 45 minutes after sunset and open 45 minutes before sunrise unless another closing and/or opening time is established for a particular park by the director. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.360 Trespassing.

No person except an authorized city employee, or other person duly authorized pursuant to law, shall enter or go upon any area which has been designated and posted as a “No Admittance” or “No Trespassing” area or during any time during which the park is posted as being closed to the public. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.370 Fires.

No person shall ignite or maintain any fire or participate in igniting, maintaining or using any fire within a park except in a designated barbecue unit or in a designated fire pit unless authorized by the department. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.380 Sound amplification.

No person shall use, operate or play in any park facility, any radio, tape player, disc player, television, musical instrument, record player or any other machine or device producing sound at a volume that is audible at a distance of over 30 feet there from except pursuant to a permit issued by the department. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.390 Games in parks.

Activities including, but not limited to, sports and physical play, which interfere or tend to interfere with or endanger other park users are prohibited. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.395 Smoking prohibited.

Smoking and tobacco use of any kind, including but not limited to the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and electronic or vaporized smoking devices, is prohibited in any city park area, trail, athletic field, or recreation facilities. [Ord. 867 § 1, 2019; Ord. 630 § 1, 2012]

8.12.398 Veterans Recognition Plaza.

The Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza at City Hall pays tribute to veterans and current service members from all branches of the military by providing a setting to honor veterans and armed forces members in a dignified, respectful manner. The city manager or designee shall promulgate rules as to the use of the Plaza consistent with this purpose. [Ord. 900 § 1, 2020]

Article IV. Rules Governing Use of Facilities – (Part 2)

8.12.400 Damage to property.

No person shall remove, damage, or destroy park “facility” as that term is defined in SMC 8.12.010. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.410 Damage to wildlife.

Except for fishing and shell fishing in authorized areas and subject to rules promulgated by Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission, it is unlawful in any park to capture, attempt to capture, tease, annoy, disturb, or strike any bird or animal, or to throw or otherwise propel any object at or in the vicinity of any bird or animal. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.420 Removal of property.

No person shall move any city property, from its original position in any park area without the permission of the department. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.430 Outside household or commercial waste.

No person shall bring in or deposit household or commercial garbage, refuse, waste, or rubbish which is brought in such form from any private property, in any park area garbage can or other receptacle. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.440 Waste from vehicles.

No person shall drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, camper, automobile or other vehicle in any park area. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.450 Use of marine heads.

No person shall flush any marine head into, an associated marine area, nor cause any human or animal waste to be deposited into an associated marine area or when entering or leaving the area. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.460 Dumping in water prohibited.

No person shall deposit any waste or refuse of any nature, including human or animal waste, into any stream, lake or other body of water running in, through, or adjacent to any park area. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.470 Solicitation.

A. No person shall solicit, sell, or peddle any goods, services, food or drink in any park area, except by concession contract or by permit issued by the department.

B. No person shall use, place or erect any signboard, sign, billboard, bulletin board, post, pole or device of any kind for advertising in any park, or attach any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rod or card to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within any park, except on city kiosks and with a special use permit; provided, that the department may permit erection of temporary directional signs or decorations for private events and picnics.

C. It is unlawful to distribute any handbills or circulars in any park in any manner that interferes with or obstructs the normal passage of people or vehicles. [Ord. 539 § 4, 2009; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.480 Fireworks.

No person shall possess, discharge, or cause to be discharged, in any park area, any firecracker, torpedo, rocket, firework, explosive, or similar device unless so authorized by the department. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.490 Firearms, weapons and fireworks.

No person shall possess a B.B. gun, firework, firecracker, explosive, sword, slingshot, bow and arrow, crossbow, or gas weapon in a city park. No person shall possess or display a firearm in any city park in violation of state law. No person shall discharge across, in, or onto any park area a firearm, firework, firecracker, explosive, slingshot, bow and arrow, crossbow, gas weapon, or any device capable of injuring or killing any person or animal, or damaging or destroying any public or private property. This section shall not apply where the department has authorized, in writing, such recreational activity upon finding that it is not inconsistent with park use. [Ord. 539 § 5, 2009; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.500 Alcoholic beverages.

No person shall possess any alcoholic beverage or liquor in any city park area, including unopened beverage containers, except the sale and/or consumption of beer and wine is permissible in designated areas approved by the director at the following locations:

A. Indoors at the Richmond Highland Recreation Center;

B. The Terrace at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park;

C. The Amphitheater at Cromwell Park;

D. Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

All events that include sale or consumption of beer and wine must have an alcohol use permit issued by the department, comply at all times with occupancy limits designated for the permit areas, and conform to permit and other requirements of the Washington State Liquor Control Board and state law. [Ord. 745 § 1, 2016; Ord. 647 § 1, 2012; Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.510 Intoxication.

Being in any park, facility, or associated marine area while in a state of intoxication is prohibited. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.520 Interference with trails.

No person shall place, deposit, or otherwise locate any object, structure or device, whether natural or artificial, that threatens or endangers any trail, or that threatens or endangers any person traveling thereon.

This section shall not apply to city employees in the performance of their duties or to persons acting pursuant to written direction of the city of Shoreline. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

Article V. Penalties

8.12.530 Infractions.

A. Violation of any provision of Article III of this chapter shall be a civil infraction.

B. Any person cited for a violation of Article III of this chapter shall be subject to the applicable justice court rules and bail schedules.

C. Any person found guilty of committing an infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty not to exceed $500.00, or shall make restitution for any damage caused to park facilities, or shall be subject to both a monetary penalty and restitution. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.540 Misdemeanors.

Violation of any provision of Article IV of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

8.12.550 Administrative sanctions.

In addition to any prescribed penalty, any person failing to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the loss of park or recreation facility use privileges. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]

Article VI. Miscellaneous Provisions

8.12.560 Severability.

Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter be ordered unconstitutional or invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. [Ord. 195 § 1, 1999]