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Code of Bean Station
Title 20 Miscellaneous
Chapter 1 Parks And Greenways
Title 20 Miscellaneous
Chapter 1 Parks And Greenways
Bean Station
Title 20 : Miscellaneous
Chapter 1 : Parks And Greenways
20-102 : Rules and regulations.
- It is unlawful to use, place, or erect any signboard, sign, billboard, bulletin board, post, pole, or device of any kind for advertising in any park; or to attach any notice bill, poster, sign, wire, rod or cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within town park; or without written consent of the Town of Bean Station, to place or erect in any park, a structure of any kind; provided that the Town of Bean Station may permit the erection of temporary directional signs or decorations on occasions of public celebration and picnics.
- It is unlawful to remain in any park after the posted closing time, except when engaged in activities that are a part of the recreation programs approved by the Town of Bean Station. Park or greenway hours are from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
- It is unlawful for any person, except duly authorized law enforcement personnel, to possess any firearm, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo, explosive, air gun, bows and arrows, BB gun or slingshot in any park until a written permit has been obtained from the Town of Bean Station.
- It is unlawful to possess or consume alcoholic beverages in any park or greenway.
- It is unlawful for any person to disobey rules and signs.
- It is unlawful for any vehicle with a gross weight of over thirty-two thousand (32,000) pounds or a maximum width of over one hundred two inches (102") to use the road in any park of the town. This rule shall not apply to town maintenance vehicles and emergency vehicles.
- It is unlawful in any manner to lease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure or kill , throw any stone or missile of any kind at, or strike with any stick or weapon, any animal, bird, or fowl.
- It is unlawful to perform the following activities in a park or greenway area unless specifically authorized by the Town of Bean Station in writing. Such writing shall include a concession contract with the Town of Bean Station:
- Operating a fixed or mobile concession, traveling exhibition;
- Soliciting, selling, offering for sale, peddling, hawking, or vending any goods or services;
- Advertising any goods or services other than the direct handling of written advertising handled to any one (1) person;
- Distributing any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind in any building. These facilities are not public fora or limited public fora and are designated solely to the specific purposes for which they are dedicated; and
- Entering upon, using or traversing any portion of a park for commercial purpose.
- It is unlawful for any person to travel on a trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions and having regard to actual and potential hazards. In every event, speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with others who are complying with the law and using reasonable care. Travel at speeds in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour on a walking/vehicle trail shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the person violated this section.
- It is unlawful for dogs or other animals to be allowed in the greenway or the park bathrooms unless on an approved leash with reasonable control of the animal.
- It is unlawful to stay in any park or greenway when directed to leave by a Town of Bean Station employee or official of the Town of Bean Station or any police officer. Vehicles shall not be authorized in the park after 10:00 P.M.
- It is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilate or deface any structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench, shrub, tree, fern, plant, flower, lighting system, or sprinkling system or other property in the park or greenway.
- It is unlawful to throw any refuse, litter, broken gloss, crockery, nails, shrubbery, trimmings, junk, or advertising matter in the park or to deposit any such material therein, except in receptacles provided for such purposes.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any refuse brought from private property in receptacles located in the town park or greenway or facilities. Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the disposal of refuse generated from park use such as picnics, barbecues, lunches, etc.
- It is unlawful to play car stereos, radios, or "boom boxes" portable audio equipment, such as tape or compact disc players, so loudly they interfere with normal conversations or cause annoying vibrations at a distance of seventy-five feet (75') or more.
- It is unlawful to ride, park, or drive any motorcycle, motor vehicle, go-cart, ATV, four (4) wheeler or three (3) wheeler, land sailing device, horse or pony on, over, or through any park or greenway. Skateboards are not allowed on walking and biking trails.
- It is unlawful to park a trailer, camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.
- It is unlawful to build any fires in any park or greenway except in areas designated by the Town of Bean Station.
- It is unlawful to use profane or abusive language or to conduct oneself in a manner that interferes with the reasonable use of the park or greenway.
- It is unlawful to operate any bicycle on any designated walking trails within the town parks. (Ord. #2006-08-101, Aug. 2006, modified)
Date Last Updated: 05/28/2024
Codification Date: 07/01/2020
Officials at Date of Last Codification:
Mayor - Ben Waller
Aldermen - Mickey Ankrom
Aldermen - Jeff Atkins
Aldermen - Eddie Douglas
Aldermen - Patsy Winstead Harrell
Recorder - Robin Jarnigan