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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 10095 May 5, 2010
BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, JOHN SCOTT, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen.
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established by the Oakland
County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS P.A. 261 induces a provision to allow county parks commissions to make rules for the
protection. reguiation and control of all its facilities and areas with tne approval of the Oakland County Board cf
Commissioners: and
WHEREAS tne Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established rules and
regulations for this protection, regulation and control: and
WHEREAS reNrsions for clarfication purposes are requested, which have been reviewed and
approved by Oakland County Corporation Counsel: and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved these revisions at their
regular meeting on April 14. 2010. for forwarding arid approval by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oa:dand County Board of Commissioners approves
the revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission's General Information and
Regulations.
Ctlairperson, on behalf of the Plannir g and Building Committee I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call 'vote.
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GENERAL PUBLIC 2
HOURS 2
FEES AND CHARGES 2
PERMITS 2
EMERGENCY POWERS 2
SWIMMING. BATHING AND WAIDNG 3
CAMPING 4
BOATING 6
MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHIC:.ES 7
PARKING ;N PROHIBITED AREAS
OPERATION OF BICYCLES 7
SKATING AND COASTING 8
PERSONAL CONDUCT 8
METAL DETECTORS 9
USE OF LOUDSPEAKER 9
PUBLIC EXHIBITION 9
FISHING 9
DESTRUCTION OF PLANT LIFE AND
NATURAL SURROUNDINGS 9
LITTERING AND POLLUTION OF WATERS 9
rIRES 10
DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS, MARKERS, MONUMENTS
AND OTHER PROPERTIES 10
CONTRABAND 13
FIREARMS 10
FIREWORKS
PEDDLING AND SOLICITING 11
CONTINUOUS WALKING OR CRUISING IN OR NEAR
CAMPGROUNDS
ANIMALS AND BIRDS
TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS 12
HORSES 12
LIVESTOCK 12
HOT AIR BALLOONS, AIRPLANES AND PARACHUTES 12
UNLAWFUL OBSTRUCTION ' 3
HINDERING EMPLOYEES
RESISTING PARK EMPLOYEES ',3
IMPERSONATION OF PARK EMPLOYEES 13
FINES AND IMPRISONMENT '13
SPECIAL USE AREAS 13
FREE SPEECH 13
pursuant to Ad. 261 of the PubRo Acts of the State of
Uchigai of 1965, as amended: tre C_)aAland Coun:y Parks
are i'ecreaton Oorrirnisson rerewith promJigates and
pubdshes the fofewing rules for use. oTlection, regu!atior
ano cory.ro of ao Of 1:5 .servces. facilities and .oars. recreation,
conservetior, eau;ation, risloric: ono scenic a -eas
and preserves alc carxwAys.
Section 1. GENERAL PUBLIC
Any group or gathering may use certain designated areas within Commission
property to the exclusion of others by making application, depositing a fee, and
being granted a perntt by the supervisor or his designated representative of the
Oakland County Par'‹s and Recreation Commission.
Section 2. HOURS
No person shall remain upon Property administered by or under the jurisdiction of
tne Commission between darkness (30 minutes after sunset) and 7 a.m., except
at designated park areas. Provided, however, that upon application to the
Commission or its autorized agent said hours may be extended. It shall be
unlawful for any person to enter any portion of park lands or waters which have
been designated as closed to public use or entry.
Section 3. FEES AND CHARGES
It shall be unlawful tor any person to use any facility, land or area for which a
fee/charge has been established by the Commission without payment for such
fee or charge, unless authorized in writing by the Commission.
Section 4. PERMITS
1. Application for a permit for reserved park space shall be made upon forms
furnished by the Commission.
2. in the evert more applications for reserved pan( space are received than
space is available, such applications shall be considered in tne
chronological order received,
3. Nothing contained herein shall operate to exempt tne users of reserved
space from full compliance with all rules of the Commission relating to use
ard conduct on Commission property.
4. No erection, construction or maintenance shall be made above or below
ground, across or beneath the Commission property by any person, firm
or corporation without first having obtained written permission from the
Commission authorizing such installation or construction and a permit
specifying in detail the work to be done and the conditions to be fulfilled to
the terms of sucn approval.
5. Notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Commission or its agent
may, upon writter application, grant specific use permits for special uses
when in the opinion of the Commission or its agent's special consideration
is warrantee.
Section 5. EMERGENCY POWERS
Nothing in these rules shall:
1 Prohibit or hinder duly-authorized agents of the Commission or any peace
officers from performing their official duties.
2 Prohibit the Commission, Executive Officer, or park supervisor from
establishing emergency rules requirec to protect tne health, welfare. ane
safety of park visitors, protect park property, and maintain order.
Section 6. SWIMMING, BATHING AND WADING
No person shall:
1. Swim, bathe. wade or scuba dive in any of the watercourses, lakes,
ponds, or sloughs located within or upon the properties administered py or
under the Commission's jurisdiction except at such times and places as
may be provided or designated for such purpose. Persons must abide by
posted swim rules.
2. Carry any food or beverage of any kind or have in their possession any
glass or metal container on any beach or in the water adjacent
thereto.
3. Use any flotation devices, infiatabie or otherwise, in any watercourses,
lakes, ponds, or sloughs under the Com&ssion's jur sdiction except in
specifically designated areas where posted.
4. Public indecency is prohibited. Persons on park lands or facilities
manage° and/or controlled by the Commission (including but not limited to
lands, water and beaches) shall not intentionally or recklessly do any of
the following under circumstances in which his or her conduct s likely to
be viewed as an affront to others.
a. Expose his or her private parts. including buttocks, with less man a
full opaaue covering,
b. Engage in any actua or simulated sexuai conduct.
c. Violate any Michigan statute provision relating to nudity and/or
public indecency.
5. General Waterpark Rules and information
a. Follow all rules governed by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Department of Commerce and Carnival &
Amusement.
b. Waterparks are smoke-free and alcohol-free facilities.
c. Glass or meta containers prohibited inside the waterparks.
d. Service animals are the only animals permitted in the waterparks.
e. Lifejackets, tubes, chairs, shaded areas, and charcoal grills are
provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Tubes must remain in
the pool area and may not be taker, to picnic areas. Chairs may be
used by guests who are present in the waterparks. They may not
be held for anticipated guests.
f. Outside infiatables, chairs, umbrelias, tents, and/or grills are
prohibited.
g. Guests may bring tneir own Personal flotation devices however,
they must De United States Coast Guard approved with the
stamped sea.
h. Ball and/or Frisbee throwing/kicking are not permitted nside the
waterparks.
i. Only personal radios are allowed in the park and may only be
listened to via headphones. Playing a stereo/boom-box with
speakers is not allowed.
j. Proper swim attire must be worn in all water features. Proper s4m
attire is oefined as commercial swimsuit with a built-in liner.
k. Guests must follow all other posted rules and procedures
Section 7. CAMPING
A. FAMILY AND SINGLE CAMPS
1. Registration - Upon arrival, the head of the family must register. (A family
consists of father andior mother and unmarried children of the same
household.)
2. Permits - Issued for not more than 31 consecutive nights, but may be
renewed. Only one permit per campsite is issued.
3. Camper Venicle Permit - Every vehicle registered rrust cisplay the vehicle
permit on the driver's side of the windshield while the vehice is in the
park.
4. Assignment of Sites - All campers are assigned a site. Site changes must
be approved by the park supervisor.
5. Parking of Trailers - The tongue of camping trailer hitch must face the
road. This permits removal in case of fire or to prevent "boxing in" trailers,
6. Off-Road Recreational Vehicles—prohibited in all parks.
7. Occupancy -
a. Limited to immediate family or up to four single persons ages 18
years or older
b. Any child under age 18 must be accompanied. by a parent or lega
guardian,
c. Not more than one camping trailer and one tent OR two tents and
no trailer will be Permitted per campsite. No more than two vehicles
are allowed per campsite.
d. Campers must erect heir shelter immediately after registration and
occupy the site.
e. Campers shall not leave their children unattended.
f. Campers shall not sublet camping sites, register a site for another
person or transfer permits and equipment.
g. Campsites shall not be left unoccupied more than 48 hours after
initial registration.
8. Reservations - Select campsites are available for reservations and will
also have campsites that will be available on a "first–come, first-served"
oasis based upon registration activity.
9. Check-Out Time - 3 p.m. on the date of camping permit expiration.
Campers desiring to remain in the park after this time must break camp
and move all ecuiprnent from the campground to the day–use parking lot.
10. Renewals - Must be made at the contact station oy 10 a.m. on the date
the camping permit expires.
11. Rain checks - Must be approved by the park supervisor. They will be
honored any day during the same year issued.
12.Visitors - All visitors must pay the day-use entrance fee. Cars will pe
parked in the day-use lot or designated parking areas. No visitors will be
allowed in the park between darkness (30 minutes after sunset) and 8
a.m.
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13.Quiet Hours - Observeo 11 p.m.-7 a.m. All campers must stay at tneir own
campsites after 11 p.m. No walking or driving through the campgrounds
after 11 p.m. will be allowed except directly to/from the restrooms. No
powe:- generators shall be operated 10 p.m.-8 a.m.
14. Pets - Household pets are permitted if confined on a leash not exceeding
six feet in length. No pets will be permitted in the beach area, picnic
grouno or any building, pavilion or waterway. Dogs are allowed on trails on
a six-foot leash. All pets must have proper vaccinations. Pets must not be
left unattended or left in a car or trailer. Owners must clean up pet waste.
15.Dog Bites - All dog bites must be reported immediately to the park
supervisor or Oakland County Sheriff Office deputy who will contact
Oakland County Animal Control. The dog must then be confined in the
trailer o- vehicle.
16.Water Outlets - Available to obtain water for use at campsites only.
Washing of vehicles, dishes, clothes, pets or your person at these outlets
is prohibited. No hose will be permanently attached to any water outlet.
17. Waste Water - All grey/waste water must be disposed of at the designated
dump station(s).
18. Emergencies - If you are expecting an emergency message, register your
name and campsite number.
19. Clotheslines - Must be removed at sundown. At no time shall a clothesline
or any other lire be attacned to any electrical or lot posts, 'sees, feaces,
etc.
20. Conduct - It s prohibited to engage in any violent, abusive, loud,
boisterous, vulgar, lewd, obscene, or otherwise disorderly conduct: to
disturb or annoy other persons; to become intoxicated or possess, use.
delive- or sell controlled substances; or to lie upon walks, roads or paths
obstructing the flee passage of other persons.
. Trash - Garbage is to be placed in receptacles provided for that Purpose.
Campsites are to be kept clean. Trash will be picked up each morning.
Cneck with the park staff to find out the exact time.
22, Excessive Noise - Sound amplifying equipment, loudspeakers, or public
address systems are prohibited unless written permission is given by the
parks commission. It is also prohibited to operate a motor veKele, radio,
television, large electrical appliance, refrigerator, or any device in a
manner that produces excessive noise,
23. Large Electrical Appliances - Refrigerators, etc. are not permitted outside
trailers.
24. Speed Limit - Maximum vehicle speed is 20 miles per hour unless
otherwise posted.
B. CABIN RENTAL
1. No pets or smoking allowed in any cabin.
2. Cooking is not permitted inside cabins.
3. Gas or electric portable heaters not allowed.
4. Cabins must be cleaned before leaving and left in the same condition as
found.
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5. The parks staff may remove from a cabin any individual or party who is in
violation of any Oakland County Parks rules and regulations. If there is no
damage to county property by an evicted group, a cancellation fee will be
deducted from a refund for the unused time at the discretion of the park
supervisor.
6. No tents allowed at cabins.
7. Occupancy limited to cabin capacity.
C. ORGANIZED CLUBS/GROUPS
1. All campers must follow all the above camping rules.
2. Campers will be assigned to designated group areas only through
advarce reservation.
3. Any club member wishing to stay longer than the club's expiration day
must first check with the park supervisor to be sure another club will not
be coming into the area, then register individually at the control sIation.
4. Visitors - Must pay the day-use park fee and leave by sunset.
5. Water Outlets - Available to obtain water to fill water tanks only. Washing
of vehicles, disnes, clothes, pets or your person at tnese outiets is
prohibited. No hose will be allowed to be permanently attached to water
outlet.
6. Campers will be required to snare paviiion with group in same area.
D. YOUTH ORGANIZATION CAMP
1. An organization camp is a group of youth under the age of 17, who are
members of a recognized organization, camping with their adult (age 18
years or older) leaders.
2. Camping area must be reserved in advance.
3. Campers will be placed in an organized campground area. Each group
must have one adult leader for every five youths.
4. Tent camping only, unless a trailer or camper will be used as a first aid
station or headquarters,
5. No trenching around tents. No ground fires are permitted unless in
designated fire circles.
5. Grey/waste water should be deposited in designated receptacles. All
garbage shall be placed n plastic bags aria deposited in a central ptk-up
spot each evening. No clothesline will be left up after sunset.
7. All persons will be restricted to their campsites after dark. There is a
curfew after dark. Quiet hours (11 p.m.-7 a.m.) will be observed.
8. It is unlawful to cut, injure, destroy or pick any plant, tree, and flower or
shrub: ar to damage any property operated by the Commission.
Section 8. BOATING
No person shall bring into, use or navigate any boat, yacht, canoe, raft or other
watercrat upon any watercourse, lagoon, lake, reservoir, pond or slough located
within or upon the properties administered by or under the Commission's
jurisdiction, except at such time or place as may be provided or designated for
such purpose. All watercraft shall comply with and be used in compliance with
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Public Act 303 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan, of 1967 as amended
and such regulations as may be aoopted under the authority of the act. Air
mattresses, inner tubes and other flotation devices are prohibited except in
designated swimming areas. Belly boats and other specialty flotation equipment
may be used. United States Coastguard approved individual flotation jacket or
vest must be properly worn by all occupants. No gasoline powered watercrafts
are allowed on any Commission waterway unless authorized by the Commission.
Electric motors are not to exceed 24 foot pounds of thrust/24 volt system.
Section 9. MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES
It shall be unlawful for any person to:
. Operate a motor-driven vehicle of any kind or nature except on des:gnated
roads and parking areas.
2. Operate a motor-driven vehicle cn any park road at a speed exceeding 20
miles per hour or at any speed greater than that posted.
3. Operate any motor-driven sled, toboggan, or snowmoble, trail bike, al-
terrain venicie or any other motor-driven vehicle on any property under the
management supervision or control of the Commission except where
permittet by posted notice.
4. Violate provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code Act #300 of the Public Acts
of 1949, as amended. This act is hereby adopted in its entirety and made
a Part and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 10. PARKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS
Standing for loading or unloading in certain places:
1. 1, It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand or
park said vehicle in any place marked as a passenger or loading zone,
otner than for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers or for
the unloading arid delivery or pick up and loading of materials.
2. It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop. stand or park sucn
vehicle upon any roadway or in any parking area in such manner as to
form an obstruction to traffic thereon.
3. It shall be unlawful for tne operator of a vehicle to stop, stand or park said
vehicle in any area not designated for such purposes.
Section 11. OPERATION OF BICYCLES
1. Bicycles shall be operated as closely to the right-hand side of the path,
trail or roadway as conditions will permit and not more than two oicycles
shall be operated abreast.
2. It shall be un!awful for the operator of any bicycle whereupon any path.
trail or roadway to carry any person upon the handlebar or frame of any
bicycle, or for any person to so ride upon such bicycle.
3. Bicycles may be operated upon such paths, trails, or roadways as may be
posted allowing such use; provided, however, no such use shall be
allowed between sunset and sunrise.
4. Persona safety items, such as a helmet, are recommended. Failure to
wear protective equipment while using the facility may result in serious
injury or death. The Commission does not assume any responsibility for
injuries.
Section 12. SKATiNG AND COASTING
1. No person shall use roller skates. in-line skates or skateboards within or
upon Commission property, except at such times and upon such places as
may be designated or maintained therefore. Personal safety items, such
as a helmet, wrist pads and knee pads are recommended.
2. No person shall skate, sied, walk or go upon any ice, or snowshoe, or ski,
except at such times and upon such places as may be designated or
maintained therefore.
3. No person shall within or upon Commission property coast with hand
sleds, bobs, carts, or other vehicles on wheels or runners except at such
times and places as may be designated or maintained therefore.
4. The skateboarding area at Groveiand Oaks is open to children and
persons of all ages. Use at your own risk. Skateboarding and skating are
hazardous recreational activities. Parents should be in attendance and
supervise their children at all times.
5. Be courteous to otners. Users must be Jnoer control at all times.
Uncontrolled skating activities that endanger others will result in ejection
from the skateboarding area. NO bicycles alloweo inside the
skateboarding area. This area is for the use of skateboarding only. All
other uses prohibited.
6. NO food or beverages allowed inside fenced area.
7 q is recommended that all participants should use protective equipment
wnile using This facility. Failure to wear protective ecuipmer: while using
the facility may result in serious injury or death. Commission does not
assume any responsibility for injuries.
Section 13. PERSONAL CONDUCT
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to be under the influence of rItoxicants,
narcotics, or other mind-affecting drugs, or to engage in any violent.
abusive, ':oucl, boisterous, vulgar, lewd, wanton, obscene or otnerwise
disorderly conduct tending to create a breach of the peace, or disturb or
annoy others, while in or on any property administered by or under the
Commission's jurisdiction.
2 It shall be unlawful to conduct or to participate in any form of gambling.
lottery or game of chance upon park property except as permr.tecl by state
law arid approved by the Commission's jurisdiction.
3. Alcoholic beverages may be brought into the parks to be consumed ir
moderate amounts in conjunction with picnics, camping, and reservec
group functions. Keg beer is not allowed except by special permission
from :ne park supervisor. At reserved group areas all beverages, whether
alcoholic or otherwise, must be served in unbreakable containers.
Section 14. METAL DETECTORS
Metal detectors wili be allowed in the picnic, campground, and general park area.
With permission from the park supervisor, metal detectors will be allowed in the
beach area when the beach has been closed to the public. The use of metal
detectors in the water will be done by a group of volunteers approved through the
Commission's Chief of Operations and Maintenance—North or South District.
Section 15. USE OF LOUDSPEAKER
It shall be unlawful to use a loudspeaker, public-address system, or amplifier
within or upon Commission property without a written permit issued by the
Commission cr its representative.
Section 16. PUBLIC EXHIBITION
No person shall exnibit any machine, display, animal, perform any acrobatic
exhbitions, carry on any performance, or do anything whatsoever in or upon any
property of the Commission which shall cause persons to congregate so as to
interfere with the proper use of such property by the general public or to obstruct
the passage of vehicles or persons, without first having obtained written
permission from the Commission.
Section 17. FISHING
Fishing will be permitted within or upon Commission property in accordance with
the laws of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in such areas
desgnated for sucn purposes. All shanties must comply with the State of
Michigan Fishing Laws.
Section 18. DESTRUCTION OF PLANT LIFE AND NATURAL
SURROUNDINGS
No person shall:
1. Cut, remove, or destroy any tree, sapling, seediing, bush or shruo,
whether alive or dead, or chip, blaze, box, girdle, trim or otherwise deface
or injure any tree or shrub, or pick, gatner, uproot, remove or destroy any
flower, plant or grass without the Commission's wreten approval.
2. Remove or cause to he removed any seeds, sac, earth humus, peat.
boulders, gravel or sand, firewooa without the Commission's written
permission.
Section 19. LITTERING AND POLLUTION OF WATERS
It shall be unlawful:
1. To discard or deposit refuse of any kind or nature in or upon the property
of the Commission except by placing said refuse in containers provided for
such purpose.
2. To throw, cast, lay, crop or discharge into or leave in waters administered
by or under the jursdictior of tne Commission any substance, matter of
thing, liquid or solid, which may or shall result in the pollution of said
waters.
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Section 20. FIRES
1. No person shall willfully set or cause to be set on fire any tree, woodland.
Drush land, grassland or meadow upon any land under the jurisdiction of
the parks commission unless authorized.
2. No person shall build any fire upon Commission property except within the
fireplace, receptacles or open spaces approved and designated by the
Commission for such purposes.
3. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning
cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, paper or other flammaiole material within or
upon any land under the jurisdiction of the Commission unless authorized
4, No pallets, treated wood or other noxious materials are to be put in
can
Section 21. DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS, MARKERS, MONUMENTS AND
OTHER PROPERTIES
No person shall upon Parks Commission property:
1. Willfully destroy, deface, alter, change or remove any monument, stone
marker, bench mark, stake, post or blaze, marking or designating any
boundary line, survey line, or reference point.
2. Cut breaks, mark upon or otherwise injure any building, ecuioment.
bridge, drain, wail. fountain, lamp post, fence, gate, hedge, or other
structure,
3. Deface destroy, or remove any placard, notice or sigr wnether
permanent or temporary, posted or exhibited within or upon park property.
4. Appropriate, excavate, injure or destroy any historical or pre-his:orical ruir
or any object of antiquity, without the Commission's permission.
Section 22. CONTRABAND
All game animals. fowl, birds, fish and otner aquatic life, hunted, killed, taken or
destroyed, bought, sold, bartered or had in possession, contrary to any of the
provisions hereof, shall be declared to be contraband and shall be turned over tc
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for disposal. Provided furtner,
any weapon or object carried or used by any person in violation of these rules,
shall be subject to seizure by the Commission or its agents to be disposed of
according to law.
Section 23. FIREARMS
The use, possession, and carrying of firearms on Commission property shall be
governeo by federal, state and local law.
Section 24. FIREWORKS
No person snail fire, discharge or have in his or her possession any rocket,
firecrackers, sparklers, torpedo, squib or other fireworks or any substance of an
explosive or dangerous nature within or upon the Commission property unless
the Commissiori or its authorized agent shall have authorized same by the
issuance of a permit therefore. Any permit issued hereunder shall not relieve a
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person oesiring to use fireworks from obtaining tne necessary permits as
required by law from the local governing authority wherein this park is Located.
Section 25. PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
It shah be unlawful for any Person to peddle or soict business of any nature
whatsoever, or to distribute handbills or other advertising matter, to post
unauthorized signs on any lands, waters, structures, or property administered by
or under the Commission's jurisdiction or to use such lands, waters, structures or
property unless first authorized in writing by the Commission or its authorized
agent.
Section 26. CONTINUOUS WALKING OR CRUISING IN OR NEAR
CAMPGROUNDS
It shall be unlawful to continuously walk into or cruise in any motor-driven vehicie
in, throucn and around campgrounds for the purpose of attracting or distracting
persons or visitors using campsites - or for the purpose of using a boat ramp,
beach building or other camping facility, except registered campers or bona fide
visitors to a specific registered camp.
Section 27. ANIMALS AND BIRDS
It shall be unlawful for any persons while on Commission property to:
1. Cause any animal cr fowl to run at large.
2, Bring, drive or lead any animal onto Commission property: excepting that
horses and other beasts of burden and draft animals may be ridden Dy
persons in charge thereof or driven before a vehicle attached thereto, on
such portions of Commission property as may be designated for riding or
driving by the Commission.
3. Bnrig, drive, ten or carry any dog or other anima cr pet which is
unleashed (except within a designated off-leash Dog Park), or upon a
leash more than six feet in length, under the immediate control of a
competent person.
4. Dogs are allowed on trails, on a six-foot leash, except where posted.
5. Lead his dog or pet to enter any public building or to be upon any
designated beach or picnic area, except a trained and working leader dog.
6. Cause or permit any horse or other animal to stand on any Commission
property unless securely hitched or in the charge of some competent
person.
7. Torture, ill-treat or neglect any animal or fov0.
8. No person shall discard any wiid or domestic animal upon any land or
waters under the jurisdiction of the Parks Commission unless authorized.
9. Dog Parks — These areas have been designated by the Commission for
tie purpose of exercising dogs off leash. While in the areas, all dogs and
guardians must obey the posted rules, incluchig: Keep dogs on leash until
inside enclosure. Maximum of two dogs per visitor. Dogs must have
current license, up to date vaccinations and respond tc voice comnnaro.
No dogs under four months of age. Dogs must be accompanied by an
adult (age 18 or older) at all times, even inside the enclosure. Owners are
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responsible for pets at all times. Those creating problems wil be asked to
leave. Off-leash does not mean out of control. Owners must clean up pet
croppings. Bags provided on-site. Lake Sixteen access at Orion Oaks is
for dogs only.
Section 28. TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS
1. No person shall hunt any animal in or upon any land cr waters under the
jurisdiction of the Commission unless authorized.
2. No person shall trap, eaten, wound, kill, attemot to trap, catch, wound OT
kill any bird or animal, molest or rob any nest of any bird or lair, den or
burrow of any animal in or upon any land or waters under the jurisdiction
of the parks commission unless authorized.
a. Hunting — The use of firearms is prohibited unless authorized by
tne Commission. All hunting will be in accordance with the laws of
tie Michigan Department of Natural Resources. All homers must
also abide by any additional rules established by the Commission.
b. Trapping - Permitted on Commission property in specific areas at
selected parks. All trapping will be in accordance with the laws of
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. All trabeers must
also abide by any additional rules established by the Commission.
c. Snake Bites — Snakes shall nct be harmed, kiiled, or otherwise
dispatched. All snake bites must be reported immediately to 911.
Bite victims must seek immediate medical attention and provide
bite incident details to the Park Supervisor or Park Natural
Resources Planner.
Section 29. HORSES
1. It shah i be unlawfL, for any person to ride, lead or cause a horse to be
upon any property administered by or under the Commission's jurisdiction
except on specifically designated and posted areas or bridle paths or by
permit on field trial areas.
2. It snail be unlawful for any person to ride a horse in a careless, negligent
or reckless manner so as to create a nuisance or to endanger the life,
property or persons of others on any lands administered by or under the
Commission's jurisdiction.
3. The driver of any vehicle shall yielo the right of way to any person riding a
horse on marked bridle paths where such bridle paths cross streets or
roadways.
Section 30. LIVESTOCK
No person shall drive or cause to be ariven any horses, cattle, sheep, goats,
swine, or other livestock upon or across any property administered by or under
the Commission's jurisdiction without written permission.
Section 31. HOT AIR BALLOONS, AIRPLANES AND PARACHUTES
No person shall make any ascent in any hot air balloon, airplane or ultra light, or
any descent in or from any hot air nalloon, airplane or parachute on any lands or
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waters administered by or under the Commission's :furisoiction unless authorizec
in writing by the Commission.
Section 32. UNLAWFUL OBSTRUCTION
No person, firm or corporation shall by force, threats, intimidations, unlawful
fencing. enclosing or by other means, prevent or obstruct any person from
entering, leaving or making full use of any property administered by or under the
Commission's Nriscntion.
Section 33, HINDERING EMPLOYEES
No person shal interfere with, or in any manner hinder, any employee or agent of
the Commission while performing his official duties.
Section 34. RESISTING PARK EMPLOYEES
No person shall interfere with any park employee in tne discharge, of his duties
or fail or refuse to obey any lawful command of any park employee.
Section 35, IMPERSONATION OF PARK EMPLOYEES
No person shall impersonate any employee or contracted employee of the
Commission for any reason whatsoever.
Section 36. FINES AND IMPRISONMENT
Any person violating any provision of the foregoing rules shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $100
and costs of prosecution, or imprisoned in the Oakland County Jail for a period
not exceeding 90 days or both, for each offense.
Section 37. SPECIAL USE AREAS
Special use areas wit have posted Commission rules and regulations specific to
the area's use and users conduct. Areas include, but are not limited to: beaches,
waterparks, bicycle motto cross track, dog parks, disc golf course, golf, driving
range, cross-country ski trails, mountain biking, etc.
Section 38. FREE SPEECH
Parks are traditional public forums that citizens may use fo:- purpose of assembly,
corrimuitcating thoughts, discussing public questions and protests. Peaceful
assemblies, pubiic demonstrations and other types of protests are permiss:ble,
except where such activity will do the following:
1. Disrupt scheduled events at the Parks or facilities;
2. Will create a hazard to Park property, facilities or resources:
3. Will physically interfere with other Park visitors' use of Park property or
facilities; Or
4. Will block traffic or block the path of others using the Park or facilities,
"Disrupt.- as used above, does not include peacefully ncloing a protest sign at a
pubiic meetEng or acting in a manner that does not prevent others from
participating in a scheduled event at a Park or facility, or that does not create a
hazard to the health, welfare and safety of park visitors, or that does not destroy
Park property. facilities or resources.
If a planned assembly or public demonstration on parkland can be reasonably
anticipated to disrupt, create a hazard, physically interfere, or block traffic or the
path of other visitors, as specified above in numbered paragraphs 14, organizers
of such activities shall provide 2 business days notice to the Commission.
Speech may not be restricted based on content or views expressed, except that
the speakers may not (1) use fighting words, which are words that their very
utterance tend to incite an intermediate breach of the peace; (2) threaten to
physically harm others; or (3) engage in obscene speech or conduct as that term
is defined by MCL 752.362(5). Organizers must also comply with all other
governmental requirements. iiclud:ng these Parks Rules for conducting such
assemblies or public demonstrations.
IMPORTANT - VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY BE
CAUSE FOR REMOVAL FROM THE PARK VIOLATORS MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO CIVIL
AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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Resolution #10095 May 5, 2010
Moved by Middleton supported by Potter the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda
be adopted (with accompanying reports, beir iy dc.Axpltd).
Discussion followed.
Dan Stencil, Executive Officer of Parks and Recreation, addressed the Board.
AYES: CapeIlo, Coleman, Coulter, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell. Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett,
Jackson. Jacobsen, Long, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Runestad. Schwartz, Scott,
Taub, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent Agenda
were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
,1111.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I. Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on May 5, 2010, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 5th day of May, 2010.
Ruth Johnson, County Clerk