Riverfront Trails Regulations

Chapter 12.08
RIVERFRONT TRAILS

Sections:

Article I. Generally

12.08.010 Definition – Incorporation of riverfront map.

12.08.020 Purpose.

12.08.030 Duties not created.

12.08.040 Exemptions.

12.08.050 Regulations.

Article II. Regulations for the Riverfront Trails

12.08.110 Purpose.

12.08.120 Exemptions.

12.08.130 Violation – Penalty.

12.08.140 Regulations relating to riverfront trails, lands and waters.

12.08.150 Adoption.

Article I. Generally

12.08.010 Definition – Incorporation of riverfront map.

“Riverfront,” “riverfront trails” or “trails” means those areas, facilities, lands and waters as identified on the map entitled “Riverfront Map,” which map is incorporated in this article by this reference. The City Manager or his designee shall provide to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board updated and revised maps of the riverfront as additional trails, lands, lakes or facilities are acquired, placed or constructed. The most current map shall be on file on the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and incorporated by reference into this chapter and shall constitute the riverfront map. The substitution of maps and incorporation thereof by reference shall not necessitate readoption of this chapter.

(Ord. 4424 § 7, 5-5-10. Code 1994 § 26-76)

Cross reference(s) – Definitions generally, GJMC 1.04.020.

12.08.020 Purpose.

The purposes of this chapter are to:

(a) Establish formal policies and regulations for the use and conduct of the users of the riverfront trails;

(b) Protect the public by assuring that regulations are in place for the safety of trail users;

(d) Allow for the orderly and lawful operation of the trail system.

(Code 1994 § 26-77)

12.08.030 Duties not created.

No duty or duties not otherwise created or implied by law are or shall be created by the adoption of this chapter or the regulations authorized hereunder or the adoption or enforcement thereof.

(Code 1994 § 26-78)

12.08.040 Exemptions.

This chapter shall not apply to:

(a) Maintenance vehicles and maintenance activities which are approved by the City Manager or his designee and are conducted on the trails or in the vicinity of the trails; or

(b) Emergency vehicles, activities and/or equipment authorized by the City, used on or near the trails.

(Code 1994 § 26-79)

12.08.050 Regulations.

(a) The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall propose riverfront regulations for adoption by the City Council. The City Council may amend or add to those regulations as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of the Parks Board and/or the intent of the Council.

(b) The City Manager shall cause one certified copy of the regulations adopted under this section, together with the most recent amendments thereto, to be filed with the City Clerk. The City Manager shall make available additional copies at the Office of Parks and Recreation for review by the general public.

(c) The adopted regulations shall have the force and effect of law with respect to all persons who use or visit any of the riverfront trails.

(d) The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall propose necessary and reasonable rules and regulations applicable to the use of the riverfront trails, those areas adjacent to the trails and the bodies of water which are owned or controlled by the City and/or the Riverfront Commission, which may be accessed from or are near to the trails.

(e) The riverfront regulations promulgated hereunder shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, prohibiting motorized vehicles, except wheelchairs, maintenance and emergency vehicles, on the trails; prohibiting boats, vessels or craft in the waterways; closing the trails at set times; prohibiting glass containers; prohibiting the possession, consumption or use of malt beverages containing more than 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, spirituous or vinous liquor; requiring animals to be leashed; prohibiting animals or animals of certain species; and allowing camping, vending or commercial activities by permit only.

(f) After review by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, but prior to recommendation of adoption by the Board, any and all regulations shall be submitted to the City Council for its comments, consideration and concurrence, if any.

(Code 1994 § 26-80)

Article II. Regulations for the Riverfront Trails

Editor’s note – Printed herein are the riverfront trails regulations recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and adopted as provided in GJMC 12.08.010. Amendments to the riverfront trails regulations are indicated by parenthetical history notes following amended provisions. The absence of a history note indicates that the provision remains unchanged from the original adoption in Ordinance No. 2606. Obvious misspellings and punctuation errors have been corrected without notation. For stylistic purposes, a uniform system of headings, catchlines, capitalization, citation to State statutes, and expression of numbers in text has been used to conform to the Grand Junction Municipal Code.

12.08.110 Purpose.

The purposes of these regulations are to:

(a) Enact formal policies and regulations for the use of and conduct of the users of the riverfront trails;

(b) Protect the public by assuring that regulations are in place for the safety of trail users;

(d) Allow for the orderly and lawful operation of the trail system;

(e) Preserve the public investment in the trail system.

(Code 1994 App. C § 1)

12.08.120 Exemptions.

(a) These regulations shall not apply to maintenance or emergency vehicles and such activities conducted on the trails or in the vicinity of trails, which are approved by the Parks and Recreation Director or his designee.

(b) GJMC 12.08.140(b)(9) shall not apply to the discharge of firearms or weapons by any certified peace officer in the course of his/her official duty or to the discharge of weapons or firearms by participants in authorized classes or activities conducted under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department Director or his designee.

(Code 1994 App. C § 2)

12.08.130 Violation – Penalty.

The adopted regulations shall have the force and effect of law with respect to all users of, or visitors to, the riverfront trails. A violation of this chapter shall be punished by a fine or imprisonment or both pursuant to the limits established in GJMC 1.04.090.

(Ord. 4424 § 3, 5-5-10. Code 1994 App. C § 3)

12.08.140 Regulations relating to riverfront trails, lands and waters.

(a) “Riverfront trails, lands and waters” shall mean all trails, surfaced or unsurfaced, lands and waters which are under the administration, ownership or control of the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department and/or the trails, lands and waters of the Riverfront Commission which lie within the City of Grand Junction.

(b) No person shall:

(1) Operate any motor vehicle on any of the riverfront trails or lands of the riverfront except as may be authorized by the City or by signs or except for motorized wheelchairs, maintenance or emergency vehicles. Motor vehicle shall be as defined in § 42-1-101, C.R.S. et seq.

(2) Operate any motorboat, motorized vessel or gasoline or electric motor-powered craft on any of waters owned and/or controlled by the City. All as defined in § 33-13-102, C.R.S.

(3) Enter, use or occupy the lands or trails of the riverfront between the period from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

(4) Carry or possess any glassware or serve or consume food or beverages from glass containers on riverfront lands or trails.

(5) Carry, possess, serve or consume any malt, vinous or spirituous liquor on riverfront lands or trails. Fermented malt beverages containing no more than three and two-tenths percent alcohol by weight which are served or consumed from nonglass containers are allowed.

(6) Allow any dog or other animal on riverfront lands or trails unless the animal is under control by means of a leash not exceeding six feet in length. Animal(s) shall likewise be subject to all animal control ordinances and regulations of the City of Grand Junction.

(7) Camp, park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on riverfront lands or trails, with the intention or for the purpose of camping, unless such is by the authority of a camping permit issued by the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Grand Junction. Possession of a valid camping permit shall authorize the use of the riverfront lands and trails subject to the terms and conditions imposed thereon by the Director or his designee. “Camp” means the use of camping equipment or facilities such as tents, tarpaulins or temporary shelters or the use of temporary cooking and bedding facilities such as open fires, camp stoves and cots, bedrolls, hammocks or sleeping bags.

(8) Vend, sell or otherwise engage in a commercial or business operation on riverfront land or trails unless such is by the authority of a vending permit issued by the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Grand Junction. Possession of a valid vending permit shall authorize the use of the riverfront lands and trails subject to the terms and conditions imposed thereon by the Director or his designee.

(9) Fire, shoot, or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm of any description or any BB or pellet gun or any explosive device or any bow, crossbow or other dangerous weapon or device.

(Code 1994 App. C § 4)

12.08.150 Adoption.

The foregoing regulations having been duly promulgated and the public having had opportunity to comment on the propriety of said regulations, said regulations are hereby adopted this twenty-first day of October, 1992.

(Code 1994 App. C § 4)