12.35.040 Authority – Closure of Greenway – Use limitations.
A. The Greenway authority is hereby authorized to establish and post regulations governing the use of the Greenway which are not inconsistent with regulations contained in this chapter and which promote public health and safety and the preservation of property.
B. The Greenway authority is hereby authorized to close to public use the Greenway corridor or any portion thereof, restrict the times when the same shall be open to such use and limit or prohibit any recreational use whenever such action is necessary to protect the health or safety of the public or the safety of the Greenway or its facilities. Causes for Greenway closure or limitations on Greenway use include, but are not limited to, scheduled public events, fire hazard, dangerous weather or water conditions, sanitary protection of the watershed, park construction or repairs, conservation of fish and wildlife, unsafe or overcrowded shoreline, ramp, parking or road conditions, the prevention of damage to the Greenway or any of its facilities or any dangerous, unsafe or unhealthful condition.
C. Unless otherwise posted, Greenway closure shall occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except as follows:
1. Pedestrians crossing the Greenway on a paved section of the path;
2. Participants or spectators of an athletic contest or approved public event in Greenway areas;
3. Persons attending a scheduled event in a Greenway building designated for community recreation or instruction; or
4. Government employees during the course of official activities.
D. The Greenway authority shall have the authority to eject from the Greenway any person acting in violation of regulations contained in TMC 12.35.010 through 12.35.070. [Ord. 907 § 4, 2016.]