Article 2. Use of Parks and Waters.
10.2.1. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Article, the following words and phrases used herein shall have the following meanings:
A. Other watercraft means any of the following with an overall length of less than sixteen (16) feet: commercially constructed inflatable boat with an overall length of at least nine (9) feet, row boat, canoe, paddle boat, sail craft, or other boat of any type which is not powered by electricity or a combustible engine.
B. Park means the following public lands located within the corporate limits of the City of Bel Aire, Kansas, to-wit: Alley Park, generally located North of 48th Street North and East of Oliver Street; Bel Aire Park, generally located North of Gunnison Street and West of Woodlawn Street; Bel Aire Recreation Complex, generally located South of 48th Street North and East of Battin Street; Denise Park, generally located South of the intersection of Denise Avenue and Danbury Street; Eagle Lake Park, generally located South of 45th Street North and West of Eagle Lake Drive; Quail Ridge Park, generally located North of Quail Ridge Drive and West of Woodlawn Street; and Willowcreek Park, generally located North of 44th Street North and West of Rushwood Street.
C. Power boat means any water craft powered by a combustible engine, including pontoon boat, air boat, hover craft, fishing boat, and personal watercraft, but excluding toy or model boats which are not designed to carry humans or cargo.
D. Sail craft means any sail board, wind sail, catamaran or other sail boat.
E. Personal watercraft means those watercraft commonly referred to as “jet ski” or “water bike.”
(Ord.330)
10.2.2. Park hours.
It is unlawful for any person, without prior written authorization by the City Manager, to enter or remain in any park within Bel Aire, Kansas daily between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The City Manager of Bel Aire, Kansas may authorize activity duly organized by a recognized organization in any park within Bel Aire, Kansas between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(Ord.330)
10.2.3. Vehicle operation.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or park a vehicle in any park within Bel Aire, Kansas except on designated roadways I in designated parking areas, or for park construction or maintenance. For the purpose of this section, vehicle is defined as every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power.
(Ord.330)
10.2.4. Alcohol consumption.
It is unlawful for any person within any park within Bel Aire, Kansas to drink or otherwise consume alcoholic liquor as defined by K.S,A. 41-102 and amendments thereto, beer as defined by K.S.A, 41-102 and amendments thereto, or cereal malt beverages as defined by K.S.A. 41-2701 and amendments thereto.
(Ord.330)
10.2.5. Prohibited activities in or upon waters.
Except when engaged in maintenance or operation activities upon prior written authorization of the City Manager, it is illegal for any person to swim, bathe or wade in any City, state or federal waters within any park within the corporate limits of the City of Bel Aire, Kansas.
It is illegal for any person to go upon any ice which has formed upon any City, state, or federal waters within any park within the corporate limits of the City of Bel Aire, Kansas.
(Ord.334)
10.2.6. Prohibited watercraft activity.
Except when engaged in maintenance or operation activities upon prior written authorization of the City Manager, it is illegal for any person to place, dock, operate, or attempt to operate any electrically powered boat or power boat in or upon any City, state, or federal waters within the corporate limits of the City of Bel Aire, Kansas.
(Ord.330)
10.2.7. Permitted watercraft activity.
“Other Watercraft,” as defined herein, may be placed, docked pursuant to a permit issued by the City of Bel Aire, Kansas in compliance with rules and regulations hereinafter adopted and operated in and upon City, state or federal waters within the corporate limits of the City of Bel Aire, Kansas.
However, all federal and state regulations pertaining to boats, boat equipment, boating activities, safety and safety equipment or any other watercraft or watercraft equipment shall apply to all such watercraft activities and watercraft operating in and upon City, state I or federal waters within the corporate limits of the City of Bel Aire, Kansas and shall be incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
(Ord.330)