Title 10 - Parks and Recreation
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