§ 13.44.220. Damaging park property - Prohibited acts designated.

Unless authorized in writing by the director of the department of recreation, parks and community services to do so, no person shall:

A.

Pick, saw, chop, carve, cut, remove or damage any flowers, seeds, bark, branches, twigs, leaves or blossoms of any tree, plant, shrub, vine, bush or other vegetation in any park of the city;

B.

Drive any nail, screw, bolt or staple into, or attach any wire, rope or other fastening device to any tree or plant in any park of the city;

C.

Mark, deface, damage, displace or remove any building, bridge, table, chair, bench, fireplace, barrier, fence, railing, paving or paving material, water pipe or light, or any sign, notice or placard, whether temporary or permanent, or any cultural, natural or historic artifact, or monument stake, post or other boundary marker, or any other structure, equipment, facility or property, or part or appurtenance thereof whatsoever, in or from any park of the city;

D.

Cut or remove any sand, wood, turf, grass, gravel, stone or timber in or from any park of the city, or make any excavation by any tool, equipment, blasting or by any other means in any park of the city;

E.

Paint, erect, mark, post or fasten on or to any tree, shrub, fence, wall, building, monument or other property in any park any poster, bill, advertisement, inscription, sign or display. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any such thing that is authorized or required to be so placed by the director;

F.

Take or operate a vehicle upon or over any lawn or landscaping in any park of the city. City will determine repair or replacement costs in event of damage.

(Prior code § 4402.6; Ords. 18841, 23170.)