HomeMy WebLinkAbout096 - 10/17/1978 - ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS ORDINANCE NO 96 , 1978
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS AND RELATED
FACILITIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARRS AND RECREATION AND
ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 4 of the Charter of the City
of Fort Collins authorizes the Council to adopt necessary rules
and regulations for the preservation of order, safety and
decency on properties and related facilities under the supervision
of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins is presently in the process
of establishing an Open Spaces and Trails program both within
and without the territorial limits of the City of Fort Collins,
all under the supervision and direction of the Department of
Parks and Recreation, and
WHEREAS, in the Dudgement of the Council of the City of
Fort Collins it is necessary and proper that reasonable rules and
regulations be established to govern conduct relating to the
Open spaces and trails
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS as follows
Section 1 UNLAWFUL ACTS It shall be unlawful for any
person to do any of the following acts in any area officially
designated by the Department of Parks and Recreation as open
spaces or trails, either within or without the territorial limits
of the City of Fort Collins
(a) To injure or remove trees, shrubbery, wildlife, or
other natural or manmade ob3ects
(b) To trap, catch, molest, harm or chase any wildlife,
wild fowl or fish, or to molest their natural habitat,
except as elsewhere provided in these rules and
regulations
(c) To operate any motorized boat or vehicle within the
open spaces or trails except as designated on lakes,
roads and parking lots.
(d) To carry of discharge firearms, fireworks , explosives,
BB guns, pellet guns, crossbows, longbows, and sling-
shots of any kind except in specified areas posted
for such activities
(e) To trespass upon private property adjacent to open
spaces and trails
(f) For any person to engage in any activity which may
constitute a hazard to the safety of other users of
these facilities or in any other manner significantly
interfere with the enjoyment of these facilities by
others
(g) To permit pets to roam at large or on a leash or restraint
longer than ten (10) feet in length
(h) To fish in any area not officially designated as a
permitted fishing area
(i) To park a motor vehicle in other than designated areas
(3) To camp overnight except in designated areas
Section 2 PENALTIES A violation of any of the above
rules and regulations shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine of not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) and/or
imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and
ordered published this 3rd day of October, A D. 1978, and to
be presented for final passage on the 17th da of October,
A D 1978
or
ATTEST
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading th 17th day of
October, A.D 1978
M or
ATTEST.
L\;ct,A,,City Clerk