Title 10 - Parks and Recreation
10.04 Municipal Swimming Pools
- 10.04.010 When Open - Rules and Regulations Generally.
- 10.04.020 Manager and Employees - Duties Generally.
- 10.04.030 Maintenance of Order and Peace.
- 10.04.040 Contagious Diseases.
- 10.04.050 When Admittance May Be Refused.
- 10.04.060 Pollution and Contamination Prohibited.
- 10.04.070 Animals Prohibited.
- 10.04.080 Pool Hours - Unlawful Entrance.
- 10.04.090 Charges to Be Fixed by City Manager.
- 10.04.100 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations - Posting.
- 10.04.130 Guests - Number Allowed.
- 10.04.140 Revocation of Swimming Privileges and Suspension of Membership.
- 10.04.150 Violation - Penalties.
10.04.010 When Open - Rules and Regulations Generally.
The municipal swimming pools of the City shall be opened to the public as limited in this chapter at all proper and seasonable times subject to such rules and regulations contained in this chapter and as the Governing Body of the City may from time to time adopt or authorize and as provided by the rules and regulations of the Kansas State Board of Health.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §3, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.020 Manager and Employees - Duties Generally.
The Director of Parks and Recreation, with the consent of the City Manager, shall appoint pool managers and other employees of the swimming pools. The pool managers shall have general supervision over the swimming pools and over all people attending the same and the park areas in which the same are located. It shall be the pool managers' duty to preserve order, to enforce all provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the City and the Kansas State Board of Health, and the managers may exclude any person or persons from the pools, and their grounds for the violations of this chapter, such rules and regulations as may be made by the City or the Kansas State Board of Health or when the pool manager deems such exclusion to be in the best interest of the orderly and peaceable operation and management of the pools.
(History: Ord. SP-829 §1, 75; SP-518 §4, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.030 Maintenance of Order and Peace.
It shall be the duty of the pool managers and/or the assistant pool managers of the City's swimming pools, or any police officer of this City to maintain order and keep the public peace within the City parks and swimming pools of the City.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §5, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.040 Contagious Diseases.
It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person or persons at any time to enter the waters of the swimming pools who are afflicted with any venereal, infectious or contagious disease. The manager of the pools appointed as provided in this chapter are authorized, directed and empowered within their discretion to require from any person requesting permission to enter the swimming pools, a certificate of health from a licensed doctor of medicine, with his general practice or his residence in the City, designated by the manager, dated within three days of the date admission is sought, stating that the person applying for admission to the pool is free from any infectious or contagious disease which might endanger the health of other occupants of the pool.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §6, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.050 When Admittance May Be Refused.
The pool managers appointed as provided for in this chapter are authorized, directed and empowered to refuse admission to any person applying for admission to the pools who is known to be not of good moral character, intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or opiates, or any person having a skin disease, open sores or cuts. The pool manager may, when they deem the same to be in the best interest of orderly operation and management of the pools, refuse admission to any person or persons whatsoever.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §7, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.060 Pollution and Contamination Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person or persons to throw or place in the waters of the pools any stones, debris, refuse or discarded substances; it is further unlawful for any person in any manner willfully to pollute the waters of the pools.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §8, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.070 Animals Prohibited.
Except for special events authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation, it is unlawful at all times for any person or persons to place in the waters of the swimming pools, or cause or to suffer any dogs or any animals of any kind to enter or be therein.
(History: Ord. SP-2826 §1, 2009; SP-518 §9, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.080 Pool Hours - Unlawful Entrance.
The hours during which the swimming pools are open for use shall be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation, and it is unlawful for any person or persons to enter the waters of the pools except when the managers or lifeguards are in charge of the same and on duty.
(History: Ord. SP-829 §2, 75; SP-518 §10, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.090 Charges to Be Fixed by City Manager.
The charges for public use of the swimming pools shall be fixed by the City Manager pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same.
(History: Ord. P-3399, §1, 2023; Ord. SP-518 §11, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.100 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations - Posting.
The Director of Parks and Recreation by and with the consent of the City Manager is authorized to make and enforce such additional rules and regulations as may be necessary for the management and operation of the swimming pools. Copies of all rules shall be posted in conspicuous places about the swimming pools as may be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
(History: Ord. SP-829 §3, 75; SP-518 §12, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.130 Guests - Number Allowed.
The pool managers of the Overland Park swimming pools shall have the authority to limit admittance of guests into the swimming pools whenever, in their opinion, the pools are so crowded as to make it unsafe for the safety of the people to permit them. The managers shall, in addition, have authority to designate pool areas which guests and/or residents may use.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §15, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.140 Revocation of Swimming Privileges and Suspension of Membership.
It is unlawful for any person or persons to violate the lawful orders of the Director of Parks & Recreation and/or the designated supervisor within the swimming pool area of the City park, and any person or persons who violate such order or orders shall forfeit their right to swimming privileges at the pool or pools and the pool manager may suspend the use and membership for a period not to exceed seven days. A suspension of greater than seven days may be recommended to the Aquatic Supervisor or Assistant Aquatic Supervisor, the recommendation will be reviewed and investigated and then affirmed or overruled. Memberships that have been suspended for a period of greater than seven days may make application for their return through the City Clerk's office, and the City Manager of the City shall, after investigation, affirm or overrule the suspension of the person or person's swimming privileges. Any person aggrieved of the decision of the City Manager may appeal to the Council.
(History: Ord. SP-2709 §1, 2008; SP-518 §16, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.04.150 Violation - Penalties.
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter declared to be unlawful, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in 1.12.010; provided, that the penalties herein prescribed shall not affect the provisions of 10.04.140.
(History: Ord. SP-518 §17, 68)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06 Golf Courses
- 10.06.010 When Open.
- 10.06.020 Golf Course Superintendent and Employees-Duties Generally.
- 10.06.030 Golf Professionals and Employees - Duties and Responsibilities Generally.
- 10.06.040 When Admittance May Be Refused.
- 10.06.050 Fees to be Fixed by City Manager.
- 10.06.060 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations, Definitions, and Procedures - Posting.
- 10.06.070 Revocation of Golf Privileges.
- 10.06.080 Violation - Penalties
10.06.010 When Open.
The municipal golf courses of the City shall be opened to the public as limited to this chapter at all proper and reasonable times subject to such rules and regulations contained in this chapter and as the Governing Body of the City may from time to time adopt or authorize.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §1, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.020 Golf Course Superintendent and Employees-Duties Generally.
The Director of Parks and Recreation with consent of the City Manager, shall appoint a Golf Course Superintendent and other employees of the golf courses. The Golf Course Superintendent shall have general supervision over the golf courses and over all people attending the same and the park areas in which the same are located. It shall be his duty to preserve order, to enforce all provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the City.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §2, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.030 Golf Professionals and Employees - Duties and Responsibilities Generally.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall with consent of the City Manager, and with the approval of the Governing Body of the City, contract with a Golf Professional for operation of a municipal golf course, clubhouse concessions, and related facilities. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall have general contract supervision responsibilities over the Golf Professional and his employees.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §3, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.040 When Admittance May Be Refused.
The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized, directed and empowered to refuse admission to any person applying for admission to the golf course, who is known to be intoxicated, under the influence of drugs or opiates, or not participating in golf related activities; and he may, when deemed to be in the best interest of orderly operation and management of the golf courses, refuse admission to any person or persons whatsoever.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §4, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.050 Fees to be Fixed by City Manager.
The fees for public use of the municipal golf courses shall be fixed by the City Manager to the Parks and Recreation Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same.
(History: Ord. P-3399 §2, 2023; Ord. GC-2944 §1, 2012; GC-825 §5, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.060 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations, Definitions, and Procedures - Posting.
The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to make and enforce the following:
- 1.Golf Course Rules and Regulations
- 2.Rules and Regulations for Riding Carts and Pullcarts
- 3.Definitions
- 4.Golf Course Operating Procedures
- 5.Procedure for High School and College Golf Team Competition
- 6.Procedure for Tournament and League Competition
- 7.Procedure for Tournament and League Competition by the Overland Park and St. Andrews Golf Associations
The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to make and enforce any additions or changes to the above Rules and Regulations, Definitions, or Procedures as may be necessary for the management and operation of the golf courses. Copies of all the above Rules and Regulations, Definitions, and Procedures shall be posted in conspicuous places about the golf course clubhouse as may be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §6, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.070 Revocation of Golf Privileges.
It is unlawful for any person or persons to violate the orders of the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or his designated supervisors within the golf course area of the City park, and any person or persons who violate such order or orders shall forfeit their right to golfing privileges at the municipal golf courses. Any person or persons denied golfing privileges under the provisions of this section may make application for reinstatement through the City Clerk's office, and the City Manager of the City, after investigation, affirm or overrule the suspension of the person or persons golfing privileges. Any person aggrieved of the decision of the City Manager may appeal such suspension to the Governing Body.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §7, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.06.080 Violation - Penalties
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter declared to be unlawful, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in 1.12.010 of the Overland Park Municipal Code; provided that the penalties herein prescribed shall not affect the provisions of 10.06.070.
(History: Ord. GC-825 §8, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08 Park Regulations
- 10.08.010 Hours.
- 10.08.020 Camping.
- 10.08.030 Camping Reservations.
- 10.08.040 Picnic Shelter Reservations.
- 10.08.045 Athletic Fields, Courts, and Areas Reservations.
- 10.08.050 Special Permit or Reservation Denial - Appeal.
- 10.08.070 Sanitation and Fires.
- 10.08.080 Swimming, Bathing and Wading
- 10.08.090 Hunting.
- 10.08.100 Fishing and Frogging.
- 10.08.110 Skating.
- 10.08.120 Firecrackers or Fireworks.
- 10.08.130 Steering and Sailing Rules.
- 10.08.140 Water Safety.
- 10.08.142 Domestic Animals.
- 10.08.144 Motor Vehicles - Cycles - Prohibited.
- 10.08.146 Vandalism.
- 10.08.150 Commercial Uses.
- 10.08.160 Penalty for Violations.
- 10.08.170 Rules and Regulations.
10.08.010 Hours.
All parks owned and operated by the City shall be closed for use by the public between the hours of ten p.m. and five a.m.; provided, however, parks may be closed temporarily or opening hours extended temporarily in case of emergency, adverse weather conditions, or unusual circumstances as determined and ordered by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
(History: Ord. PR-830 §1, 75;PR-763 §1, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.020 Camping.
Overnight camping on park property shall be allowed only by special permit issued to organized sponsored groups by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Special permits for overnight camping shall be issued for Indian Creek Camping Area only.
A "sponsored organized group" means any group or organization having local or national recognition and affiliation with organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of America, Cub Scouts, YMCA, Indian Guides and church groups.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §2, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.030 Camping Reservations.
All requests for special permits as provided for in 10.08.020 shall be submitted to the Director of Parks and Recreation in letter form within 15 days of the desired date of reservation with the following information: Name of group, sponsoring agency, number in group, name and number of sponsors that will be present, designation of the park desired, designation of area to be utilized, and the inclusive dates of the reservation. No special permit shall be issued for more than three consecutive nights of camping. There shall be a minimum of one adult sponsor present for every ten members of the group. For purposes of this section "adult sponsor" is defined as a person 18 years of age or more.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §3, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.040 Picnic Shelter Reservations.
All requests for reservations of picnic shelters shall be made by phone to the parks and recreation department at least seven days prior to the date requested. Notification of approval or denial of reservation shall be by mail. Groups of at least 20 persons and not more than 100 may reserve a picnic shelter.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §4, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.045 Athletic Fields, Courts, and Areas Reservations.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall establish rules and regulations for use of the athletic fields, courts, and areas. Any fees for use of athletic fields, courts, and areas shall be fixed by the City Manager pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same.
(History: Ord. P-3399 §3, 2023; Ord. PR-830 §2, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.050 Special Permit or Reservation Denial - Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by the denial of a special permit or reservation under the provisions of this chapter may appeal to the City Council for a review by filing a notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten days after receipt of such denial.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §5, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.070 Sanitation and Fires.
All waste material and refuse of any kind shall be deposited in disposal drums provided for such purpose and no such waste or contaminating material shall be discarded otherwise in or upon park land.
Fires may be built only in the ovens, stoves or ring pits provided by the City and must be extinguished before leaving the area. Fires may be prohibited entirely as a protective measure from time to time by the posting by the City of special warning signs and may be part of the conditions upon which special permits or reservations are given.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §7, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.080 Swimming, Bathing and Wading
Swimming, bathing and wading are prohibited except at such times and in such locations as are approved by the City.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §8, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.090 Hunting.
No person shall pursue, catch, kill or take any wildlife except as provided in 10.08.100.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §9, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.100 Fishing and Frogging.
Fish and game laws of the state of Kansas must be strictly observed while fishing at parks with the exception that the daily limit on Bluegill is set at 30 per fisherman, and no trotline, jug, blockline, gigging, seining, snaring, or snagging will be permitted at any time. This includes the requirement for all Kansas residents between the ages of 16 and 65 to have a Kansas State Fishing License. All non-residents of Kansas must have a state fishing license at 16 years of age or older.
For the purpose of interpretation of these rules, the word "fishing" and the word "frogging" are synonymous, wherever used.
(History: Ord. PR-1775 §1, 92; PR-763 §10, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.110 Skating.
No person shall, at any time, skate except upon areas designated by the City and at such times and pursuant to such rules as the City has posted.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §11, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.120 Firecrackers or Fireworks.
Firecrackers or fireworks are prohibited, except for fireworks displays on special events and then only as approved upon application to the City.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §12, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.130 Steering and Sailing Rules.
Boats or crafts shall not be operated in a manner or at a speed greater than is safe and prudent under the circumstances, and the operator thereof shall observe all signs and directions placed on or near the lake and obey all orders and regulations of the City and its supervisory personnel. Boats with motors are prohibited.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §13, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.140 Water Safety.
No boat or craft of any kind or character shall be operated on park waters unless it carries for each occupant a suitably designed life preserver in good condition and approved as adequate for that purpose, and every boat or craft of any kind or character shall have aboard oars of such size and number as required properly to operate the boat or craft. While a boat or craft is on the water each occupant shall properly wear a life jacket at all times.
No boat or craft may be used in racing or practicing therefor on park waters, except at such hours on such days as the City may from time to time specially designate therefor, and no boat shall be operated in such a manner as to endanger the lives or property of others.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §14, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.142 Domestic Animals.
Domestic animals present within a park area shall be subject to the provisions of Title 6. The Director of Parks and Recreation may establish rules and regulations in addition thereto to prohibit such domestic animals from certain park areas to prevent damage and provide safe use of park areas. The Director of Parks and Recreation may establish certain park areas for use by owners of domestic animals for recreational purposes as dog and cat shows, bridal paths, and neighborhood circuses.
(History: Ord. PR-830 §3, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.144 Motor Vehicles - Cycles - Prohibited.
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A.Motor vehicles are specifically prohibited from operation within any City parks or bike-hike trails, except for parking lots, parking access drives, park streets, areas specifically established by the Director of Parks and Recreation for motor vehicle use, or as set forth in subsection B. The presence of motor vehicles in parking lots, parking access drives, and park streets between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. is prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to:
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1.Automobiles or trucks
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2.Mopeds or motorized scooters (electric or otherwise)
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3.Other motorized vehicles (electric or otherwise) such as golf carts, ATVs, motorcycles, autocycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices (e.g., segways), or other fuel-powered devices.
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B.Subject to regulation by the Director of Parks and Recreation, the following motor vehicles are allowed to be used on park trails and bike-hike trails:
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1.Electric-assisted scooters as defined in Section 12.04.001 of the Code.
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2.Electric-assisted bicycles as defined in Section 12.04.001 of the Code (including those commonly referred to as either Type 1 or Type 2 electric-assisted bicycles, which meet the definition of electric-assisted bicycle in Section 12.04.001 of the Code).
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3.Devices commonly referred to as, Type 3 electric-assisted bicycles, which is a bicycle with a throttle assisted motor that provides assistance only when rider is pedaling (pedal assist) and ceases when the bicycle reaches 28 miles per hour and is equipped with a speedometer.
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4.Any other form of electric powered mobility device approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation which is consistent with the above exempted devices.
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5.Motor vehicles used by the Overland Park Police Department in the course of an officer's official duties.
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Provided, any allowed motor vehicle shall not exceed a maximum speed of 20 mph on any city trail.
(History: Ord. PR-3441 §1, 2023; Ord. PR-830 §4, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.146 Vandalism.
It is unlawful for any person to commit an act of vandalism in a park area by willfully injuring, damaging, mutilating, defacing, destroying, or substantially impairing any park area or improvement within a park area.
(History: Ord. PR-830 §5, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.150 Commercial Uses.
No park area may be used for any commercial enterprise in any form except wherein the City is directly involved as a co-sponsor of an event or project.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §15, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.160 Penalty for Violations.
Violation of any provision of this chapter is a public offense and any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation convicted thereof shall be punished as provided in 1.12.010.
(History: Ord. PR-763 §16, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.08.170 Rules and Regulations.
The Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to make and enforce such additional rules and regulations as may be necessary for the management and operation of any of the lands, buildings, structures or facilities that are placed under the supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation by action of the Governing Body or the City Manager. This regulatory authority shall be supplementary to any specific such authority contained elsewhere in the Overland Park Municipal Code. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law and the violation of those rules shall constitute a public offense and shall be enforced in the same manner as other violations of the Municipal Code. Violation of any adopted rules and regulations shall be grounds for eviction from the park lands, buildings or facilities and the denial, revocation or suspension of any permit issued or privilege granted by the Parks and Recreation Department. These rules and regulations must be approved by the Director and either posted in a conspicuous place in or on the park lands, buildings structures or facilities or be maintained in written form and available to the public in the office of the Director of Parks and Recreation prior to their becoming effective.
(History: Ord. PR-2233 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.10 Community Centers
- 10.10.010 When Open - Rules and Regulations Generally.
- 10.10.020 Center Directors and Employees - Duties Generally.
- 10.10.030 Requests for Use or Reservations - Fees.
- 10.10.040 Requests for Use or Reservation Denial - Appeal.
- 10.10.050 Commercial Uses.
- 10.10.060 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations - Posting.
10.10.010 When Open - Rules and Regulations Generally.
The community centers of the City shall be open to the public, as limited in this chapter, year round subject to such rules and regulations contained in this chapter and as the Governing Body of the City may from time to time adopt or authorize.
(History: Ord. CC-1529 §1, 88; CC-975 §1, 75)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.10.020 Center Directors and Employees - Duties Generally.
The Director of Parks and Recreation, with the consent of the City Manager, shall appoint center directors and other employees of the City's community centers. A center's director shall have general supervision over the community center and all people attending the same and the park areas in which the same are located. It shall be the center director's duty to preserve order, to enforce all provisions of this chapter, and the rules and regulations established by the City. The center director may exclude any person or persons from the center for violations of this chapter, such rules and regulations as may be made by the City, or when the center director deems such exclusion to be in the best interest of the orderly and peaceable operation and management of the community center.
(History: Ord. CC-1529 §2, 88; CC-975 §2, 78)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.10.030 Requests for Use or Reservations - Fees.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall establish rules and regulations for use of community center rooms and/or facilities. Any fees for use of rooms and/or facilities shall be fixed by the City Manager pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same.
(History: Ord. P-3399 §4, 2023; Ord. CC-1529 §3, 88; CC-975 §3, 78)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.10.040 Requests for Use or Reservation Denial - Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by the denial of a special permit or reservation under the provisions of this chapter may appeal to the City Council for a review by filing notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 days after receipt of such denial.
(History: Ord. CC-1529 §4, 88; CC-975 §4, 78)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.10.050 Commercial Uses.
Repealed.
(History: Ord. CC-2022 §1, 97; CC-1529 §5, 88; CC-975 §5, 78)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.10.060 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations - Posting.
The Director of Parks and Recreation by and with the consent of the City Manager is authorized to make and enforce such additional rules and regulations as may be necessary for the management and operation of the City's community centers. Copies of all rules shall be posted in conspicuous places about the community center.
(History: Ord. CC-1529 §6, 88; CC-975 §6, 78)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.12 Arboretum
10.12.010 When Open - Rules and Regulations Generally.
The Overland Park Arboretum shall be open to the public, as limited in this chapter, year round subject to such rules and regulations contained in this chapter and as the Governing Body of the City may from time to time adopt or authorize.
(History: Ord. ABG-2205 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.12.020 Supervisors and Employees - Duties Generally.
The Director of Parks and Recreation, with the consent of the City Manager, shall appoint supervisors and other employees of the Overland Park Arboretum. The Arboretum Supervisor shall have general supervision over the Arboretum and all people attending the same and the facilities located in the same. It shall be the supervisor's duty to preserve order, to enforce all provisions of this chapter, and the rules and regulations established by the City. The supervisor may exclude any person or persons from the Arboretum for violations of this chapter, such rules and regulations as may be made by the City, or when the supervisor deems such exclusion to be in the best interest of the orderly and peaceable operation and management of the Arboretum.
(History: Ord. ABG-2205 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.12.030 Fees.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall establish rules and regulations for use of the Arboretum and/or facilities. Any fees shall be fixed by the City Manager (through the Director of Parks and Recreation) pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same.
(History: Ord. P-3399 §5, 2023; Ord. ABG-2205 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.12.040 Requests for Use or Reservation Denial - Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by the denial of a special permit or reservation under the provisions of this chapter may appeal to the City Council for a review by filing notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 days after receipt of such denial.
(History: Ord. ABG-2205 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.12.050 Commercial Uses.
The City's Arboretum may not be used for any commercial enterprise in any form except wherein the City is directly involved as a co-sponsor of an event or project, or the commercial use has been approved and the appropriate fees submitted.
(History: Ord. ABG-2205 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
10.12.060 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations - Posting.
The Director of Parks and Recreation by and with the consent of the City Manager is authorized to make and enforce such additional rules and regulations as may be necessary for the management and operation of the Overland Park Arboretum. Copies of all rules shall be posted in conspicuous places about the Arboretum.
(History: Ord. ABG-2205 §1, 2000)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
Repealed Sections of Title 10 - Parks and Recreation
Repealed Sections of 10.08 Park Regulations
10.08.060 Alcoholic Beverages. (Repealed)
Repealed.
(History: Ord. POC-3367 §9, 2022; Ord. PR-2538 §1, 2005; PR-763 §6, 73)
Effective on: 1/1/1901