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The following are unpermitted uses of the parks:

A. The making, building or maintaining of a fire anywhere other than the barbecue pits designated for that purpose;

B. The sale, distribution or discharge of any fireworks is strictly prohibited in the Parks. Specific exceptions may be allowed if preauthorized by the City in conjunction with a special event taking place in the park;

C. The possession of alcohol, alcohol containers or the consumption of alcoholic beverages, unless the applicant has secured the required permit from the Washington State Liquor Control Board or any other agency with jurisdiction, and subject to all provisions of state law pertaining thereto;

D. Using any vehicle or any motorized conveyance within the boundaries of the parks and outside designated parking areas, except those necessary for disabled person access. Exceptions may be allowed if preauthorized by the City in conjunction with a special event taking place in the park.

E. The Parks shall be open to the public from 8 am through dusk with park restrooms and spray park closing at 8 pm. Specific exceptions may be allowed if preauthorized by the City in conjunction with a specific event. Except for special events, any other overnight camping is not allowed except that, with a prior written permit from the city, overnight camping is allowed in Happy Dell Park in the BBQ area (Southeast corner) only, not to exceed one day every six months. (Ord. 1753, 2016)

F. Motor vehicles or vehicles towed or moved by motor vehicles are not allowed to park for a period exceeding three consecutive nights, nor for a period exceeding a total of six days during any thirty consecutive day period; and

G. No goods of any kind may be offered for trade, purchase or sale, except as may be hereafter authorized by the City Council.

H. Filling of water trucks from hose bibs and yard hydrants in the parks is prohibited. Water for domestic and recreational use is limited to 50 gallons per day, per vehicle. (Ord. 1721, § 2, 2013)

I. Reservations for a City of Kettle Falls park facility will be accepted up to one year in advance on a “first-come, first served” basis by written agreement accompanied by a non-refundable $25 Application Fee. Any other rental fees, deposits and miscellaneous fees must be paid to the City two weeks prior to the day of the event. Exceptions include non-profit organizations and youth sports activities.

J. Event insurance may be necessary for certain rentals. The need for insurance will be determined by the City based on the application submitted.

K. There is a $50 key replacement fee for any keys lost or not returned.

L. The applicant must provide satisfactory sponsorship and adequate adult supervision. Security may be required for some activities – to be determined by the City of Kettle Falls.

M. Smoking is not allowed in the Information Center, Concession Stand, Public Restrooms, Skate Park or on the Crossroads Stage.

N. Drugs are prohibited. Profane language and/or other objectionable conduct may result in barred use of facilities.

O. Access to facilities, except as otherwise addressed in these rules, shall be limited to that specified on a city approved application.

P. Alterations to the park are prohibited without prior approval. This may include such things as hanging signs and erecting back stops.

Q. Applicants are responsible for special set-up requirements, unless specifically arranged prior to the event.

R. Users shall be responsible for returning the park facility to its original condition immediately following the event.

S. The Applicant/Organization shall not practice discrimination of any kind.

T. Cancellations by applicants require a three working day notification. Otherwise, related actual costs shall be borne by the applicant.

U. Facility use is cancelled when a facility or park is closed due to an emergency.

V. The City of Kettle Falls reserves the right to refuse or revoke any authorization issued for the use of the City Park or facilities, and if rental has been paid, to refund such rental, less expenses incurred by the City in connection therewith.

W. No fires are allowed in the park, other than in a metal brazier or grill.

X. All dogs in the park must be on a leash and any messes cleaned up.

Y. There is no range hood in the concession stand and frying of foods is not allowed. (Ord. 1751, 2016).