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20.12.100 Vandalism; Protection of Park Property and Vegetation.

Label: City Code Section

Except as authorized:

  1. A. No person may alter or cause damage to any facility, building, improvement, fixture, or amenities in a park.
  2. B. No person may:
    1. 1. Climb, scale, walk, stand, swing, or sit upon any monument, fountain, railing, fence, tabletop, pole or any other feature or amenity that is not designed for those purposes;
    2. 2. Install, tether, tie or attach any objects to poles, fences or other fixtures in parks.
  3. C. No person may:
    1. 1. Climb, scale, swing upon any tree or shrub;
    2. 2. Install, tether, tie or attach any objects to any tree or shrub, including but not limited to swings, ropes, climbing anchors or harnesses;
    3. 3. Remove, cut, carve, prune, injure, or destroy any tree, shrub, plant, flower, or other vegetation.
  4. D. No person may plant, seed, dump, or purposefully introduce any plants or plant matter in a park.
  5. E. No person may fish, swim, dive, bathe or wade in any fountain, pool, beach or water feature, except at times and places specifically designated.

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Ordinance 191311

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