§ 15-607. Activities prohibited in Sutton Urban Wilderness; exceptions by written permit.

(a)

No person shall engage in the following activities within the Sutton Urban Wilderness, except by written permit for scientific purposes issued by the Parks and Recreation Department:

(1)

Littering;

(2)

Operating any motorized vehicles or bicycles;

(3)

Starting or maintaining a fire;

(4)

Camping;

(5)

Swimming;

(6)

Hunting;

(7)

Trapping;

(8)

Collecting biological or geological specimens;

(9)

Cutting or collecting wood;

(10)

Operating a boat or canoe;

(11)

Fishing by means of a trotline or jugline;

(12)

Possessing a bow, slingshot, air gun, firearm, or any other such device to hurl projectiles;

(13)

Defacing or damaging any natural object or park facilities or appurtenances;

(14)

Introducing plant or animal species.

(b)

Organized group events exceeding thirty-five (35) people shall have written authorization by the Parks and Recreation Department.

(c)

The Parks and Recreation Department may issue permits for scientific study, park maintenance, and conservation or other purposes appropriate to use of wilderness area; and where questions arise concerning administration of the permit system, the George M. Sutton Urban Wilderness Advisory Committee shall act in an advisory capacity.

(Ord. No. 0-8283-66)

Cross reference

Board of Park Commissioners, § 4-501 et seq.