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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 73 r \' . "- lit""'";.;; -~' ",:,.., '" .,.-, . . ORDINANCE NO. 4-73 AN ORDINANCE of Jefferson County, Washington, prescribing the type of outdoor recreational use and sani- tary and safety measures in areas designated as County Parks and providing penalties for violation(s) hereof. WHEREAS, certain land and beach areas within the boundaries of Jefferson County have been designated as County Parks to be used for the pleasure and recreation of the public; and WHEREAS, size and location of said areas necessitate pre- scribing and controlling the type of outdoor recreational use; and WHEREAS, there is a danger to people utilizing park faci- lities if proper sanitary, police, and other health and safety measures are not reasonably determined so that users of said areas may enjoy the same; now, therefore, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOES ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to use land or beach areas designated as a County Park for outdoor recreational activities other than those uses which are posted in a conspicuous place in the Park area by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS A. "Jefferson County Park Area" shall mean any area under the ownership of Jefferson County, State of Washington, and controlled and managed by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners. B. "Campinglt shall mean 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, camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight. C. "Camperlt shall mean a motorized vehicle containing sleeping and/or housekeeping accomodations, and shall include a pickup truck -1- . ,4 " . "",,'" .~- .. SECTION 2. - Definitions continued: with camper, a van-type body, a converted bus, or any similar type vehicle. D. "Trailer" shall mean a towed vehicle which contains sleeping or housekeeping accomodations. E. "Motor Vehicle" shall mean 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 limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor scooters, jeeps, or similar type 4-wheel drive vehicles, and snowmobiles, whether or not they can legally be operated upon the public highways. F. "Trail" shall mean any path or track designed for use of pedestrians, bicycles, or equestrians; and which is not of sufficient width, or graded or paved with concrete, asphalt, gravel, or similar substance, so as to permit its use by standard passenger automobiles; or other right-of-way specifically designated and posted for non- vehicular use. G. "Community Kitchen" shall mean a roofed structure, housing range tops and ovens heated by wood. H. "Picnicing" shall mean human consumption of pre-prepared food stuffs in the outdoors. SECTION 3. COMMUNITY KITCHEN This facility is provided for the use of the public and individuals are requested not to use an undue portion of the same not for an unreasonable length of time. SECTION 4. SANITATION A. Sanitary facilities shall be constructed and maintained in a sanitary manner acceptable to the Olympic Health District. Where deemed necessary an approved method of sink and shower waste disposal shall be provided. B. No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter bottles, broken glass, ashes, waste paper, cans, or other rubbish in a Jeffer- son County Park Area, except in a garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purposes. -2- "' - \ ~..... , . y SECTION 4. - Sanitation continued: C. No person shall deposit any household or commerical garbage, refuse, waste, or rubbish, which is brought as such from any private property, in any Jefferson County Park Area garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purpose. D. No person shall drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, camper, automobile, or other vehicle, except in designated disposal areas or receptacles, if provided. E. 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, or clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle in a Jefferson County Park Area. SECTION 5. PETS A. All dogs or other pets or domestic animals must be kept on leash of no greater than eight (8) feet in length, and under control at all times while in a Jefferson County Park Area. B. Dogs, pets or domestic animals are not permitted on any design- ated swimming beach in any Jefferson County Park Area; PROVIDED THAT, this sub-section shall not apply to seeing eye dogs. C. No person shall allow his dog or other pet or domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy other park visitors. No person shall permit his dog or other pet or domestic animal to bark or other- wise disturb the peace and tranquility of the park. SECTION 6. HORSEBACK RIDING A. Horses shall not be permitted in any designated swimming area, campground, picnic area, or any other area so designated or posted. B. No person shall ride any horse or other animal in such a manner that might endanger life or limb of any person or animal, and no person shall allow horse or other animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied. SECTION 7. MOTOR VEHICLES A. No person shall drive a motor vehicle within any Jefferson -3- .' .. " ."', ",~ Iv , . . SEdTION 7. - Motor Vehicles continued: County Park Area at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the traffic on, and the 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 vehicle be driven at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour in camp, picnic utility, or headquarters area, or in areas of general public a assemblage; and provided further that in no event shall a vehicle be driven at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour in any other area. B. No person shall operate a motor vehicle within the boundaries ofa Jefferson County Park Area except on roads, streets, highways, parking lots, or parking areas. C. No person shall operate any motor vehicle on a trail in any Jefferson County Park Area unless such trail has been specifically designated and posted for such use. SECTION 8. CAMPING A. No person shall camp in any Jefferson County Park Area except in areas specifically designated and/or marked for that purpose. B. In order to afford the general public the greatest possible use of the Jefferson County Park System, on a fair and equal basis, continuous occupancy of facilities by the same person shall be limited to seven (7) days. SECTION 9. PICNICKING Picnicking is permitted only in designated and marked pic- nicking areas. SECTION 10. FIREWORKS AND FIREARMS No person shall discharge, set off, or cause to be discharged, in or into any Jefferson County Park Area, any firearm, bow and arrow, firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets, fireworks, explosives, or substance harmful to the life or safety of persons, property, or wildlife. SECTION 11. FISHING A. 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 Jefferson County Park Areas. B. All laws, rules, and regulations of the State Department of -4- .,~ 4.. :. ' ~.;. ... .... SECTION 11. . . . FISHING continued: Fisheries relating to season, limits, and methods of taking, are applicable to the taking of shellfish or food fish in Jefferson County Park Areas. SECTION 12. RELIGIOUS SERVICES OR GROUP RALLIES Religious services or group rallies may be permitted in Jefferson County Park Areas where facilities are adequate, and where such activities will not conflict in any way with normal park useage. To avoid conflict, permission for such activities must be obtained in advance from the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners. Permission for the use of loudspeakers by groups must be obtained in advance. SECTION 13. GENERAL A. No boisterous or noisome activities shall be engaged in between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and sunrise. B. Vulgar language or improper conduct will not be tolerated at anytime. C. Clothing sufficient to conform to common standards shall be worn at all times. D. Park property must not be defaced or destroyed. SECTION 14. PENALTIES Compliance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance shall constitute minimum health, sanitation and safety provisions. Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. SECTION 15. This ordinance shall be published once in the Port Townsend and take effect on the date of its adoption. -. ~ . I f .. .. . .. f ~ . .. <I. . , ,,' ,.". .. \," . < t: .'t~'"... (!, () . . . ~ ,,'/ B.G. Brown, Member (}~~~ Alfred M. 0' eara, ember ATTEST: -5- .. "- ~- NOTICE The Board of Commissioners, Jefferson County, Washington having heretofore conducted and carried on informal hearings upon regulations having to do with the type of outdoor recreational use in areas designated as County Parks, and connected matters, and after discussion, debate and review, has caused the same to be reduced to ordinance form, now therefore NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to R.C.W. 36.32.120 (7), on Monday, June 18, 1973, in the Commissioner's Room in the Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington, a public hearing will be held thereon with respect to the adoption or rejection of said proposed ordinance being published below. and notice posted as by law prescribed. ORDINANCE NO._4-71_ (insert) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JEFFERSON COUNTY SEAL: ATTEST: ,.. # .~".. -' .~ ~ /J> - /1'?3 To. Tne Jerrerson, County Commissioners Re; Ordinance # 4-73 Section 6 Horseback riding. DearISirs, In regard to Ordinance 4-73, having to do with the use of county parks, I would like to draw your attention to Section 6, Horsebackriding. I recommend that parts A and B be rewritten to read as fOllows. Horses shall be permitted in any Jefferson County park unless otherwise posted, except in suc~areas designated as kitchen area, picnic areas, camping areas, or in an area where ther is playground equipment for small children ( there ma~ be some other specific area to be added) My arguement for these proposed changes are. Horses pnow restricted from most if not all state parks. Many of our county parks are not used to any extent during a good part of the year, and horseback riding is one way for year round, multipurpose use of our parks. Je~f~rson Co. is a rural county and our cou~ty parks should be governed is such a manner as toaccommadate the needs of the local taxpayers and their families as well as the tourists. There are sufficient state parks in our county for use by those people who feel the possible presence of a horse would be demermental to their outing. There are some tourists who~f enjoy seeing horses. Th~re is a need for places where several riders cant ~ather, tie their horses, relax for a picnic, conversa- tion, or just stretch their legs, and many of our _~~ parks fit this need. crhances of accidents in parks could be limited by requiring horses be riden at a slow pace while in paris. c~ /l~~t