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REGULATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Reno Administrative Code tit. 8, ch. 8.23, art. III
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Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.065 Hours of parks and recreation facilities.

Sec. 8.23.065. - Hours of parks and recreation facilities. Unless authorized by the director or specifically posted otherwise, parks and recreation facilities shall generally be open to the public from 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. from April 1 through September 30, and from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. from October 1 through March 31, except where other hours are posted. Paved recreational pathways with pathway lights remain open to the public while lighted. Indoor recreation facilities will be open as posted at each facility. It is a misdemeanor for any person to enter, be in or remain within, a parks and recreation facility in violation of this ordinance, except those obtaining permits or authorization by the director to remain in the parks and recreation facility beyond the general or posted hours, as applicable. Notwithstanding the open hours provided for in this section, the director may, to carry out the purposes of this chapter, to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to improve the fair, safe and efficient use of parks and recreation facilities by the public, close any parks and recreation facilities or portion thereof to public use. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.070 Park exclusions; penalty for violation.

Sec. 8.23.070. - Park exclusions; penalty for violation. (a) In addition to other remedies provided for violation of this Code, or of any of the laws of the State of Nevada, the City Manager, the director and the chief of police, or their designee, may exclude any person who violates any provision of law relating to behavior in a city park from that park in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the exclusion of any person lawfully exercising free speech rights or other rights protected by the state or federal constitutions. However, a person engaged in such protected activity who commits acts that are not protected, but that violate applicable provisions of law, shall be subject to exclusion as provided by this section. (c) An exclusion issued under the provisions of this section shall be for 90 days. If the person to be excluded has been excluded from any park at any time within two years before the date of the present exclusion, the exclusion shall be for 120 days. If the person to be excluded has been excluded from one or more parks on two or more occasions within two years before the date of the present exclusion, the exclusion shall be for 180 days. (d) Before issuing an exclusion under this section, the issuing person shall first give the person a warning and a reasonable opportunity to desist from the violation. An exclusion shall not be issued if the person promptly complies with the direction and desists from the violation. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, no warning shall be required if the person is to be excluded for engaging in conduct that: (1) Is classified as a felony or as a gross misdemeanor under any chapter of the Nevada Revised Statutes, or is an attempt, solicitation or conspiracy to commit any such felony or gross misdemeanor as defined in the Nevada Revised Statutes: (2) Involves a controlled substance; or (3) Has resulted in injury to any person or damage to any property; or (4) Is conduct for which the person previously has been warned or excluded for committing in any park; or (5) Constitutes a violation of any of the following provisions of this Code: a. Chapter 8.06—Crimes Against Public Administration; b. Chapter 8.08—Crimes Against Persons; c. Chapter 8.10—Crimes Against Property; d. Chapter 8.12—Public Peace except 8.12.033; e. Chapter 8.16—Sections 8.16.020, 8.16.040, 8.16.060, and 8.16.090; or f. Chapter 8.17—Misdemeanor Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia and Related Offenses. g. Chapter 8.23—Section 8.23.140, Carrying dangerous weapons. (e) A person receiving such notice of exclusion may appeal to an administrative hearing officer in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.05 of this Code. The hearing officer shall uphold the exclusion if, upon the hearings officer's de novo review, the preponderance of evidence admissible under the provisions of Chapter 1.05 of this Code convinces the hearings officer that, more likely than not, the person in fact committed the violation, and if the exclusion is otherwise in accordance with law. (f) If an appeal of the exclusion is timely filed under Chapter 1.05 of this Code, the effectiveness of the exclusion shall be stayed, pending the outcome of the appeal. If the exclusion is affirmed, the remaining period of exclusion shall be effective immediately upon the issuance of the hearings officer's decision, unless the hearings officer specifies a later effective date. (g) If a person is issued a subsequent exclusion while a previous exclusion is stayed pending appeal (or pending judicial review, should a court stay the exclusion), the stayed exclusion shall be counted in determining the appropriate length of the subsequent exclusion under section (c) above. If the predicate exclusion is set aside, the term of the subsequent exclusion shall be reduced, as if the predicate exclusion had not been issued. If multiple exclusions issued to a single person for a single park are simultaneously stayed pending appeal, the effective periods of those which are affirmed shall run consecutively. (h) No person shall enter or remain in any park at any time during which there is in effect a notice of exclusion issued under this section excluding that person from that park. (i) Any person who violates a notice of exclusion is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 5849, § 1, 6-28-06; Ord. No. 6183, § 1, 5-11-11; Ord. No. 6273, § 1, 1-16-13)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.072 Contents of notice of exclusion.

Sec. 8.23.072. - Contents of notice of exclusion. Any notice of exclusion ("notice") that is issued shall be in writing and shall contain, at a minimum, the following: (1) The name and address of the person subject to the notice (the "excluded person"); (2) The law or regulation violated, and the date and location of the violation(s); (3) The name, address or location and description of the excluded area; (4) The notice shall specify the date, and length of the exclusion, shall identify the provision of law the person has violated and shall contain a brief description of the offending conduct. (5) A statement that the notice shall constitute a warning to the excluded person, in accordance with RMC 8.10.010, not to trespass in the excluded area identified in subsection (c), and that it is a misdemeanor for an excluded person to violate such notice; (6) A statement that the excluded person has the right to appeal, including the time limit and place of delivering the appeal and may request an administrative hearing on the imposition of the notice in accordance with Chapter 1.05 of this Code, within ten business days of the date the notice is served; (7) A statement that the excluded person shall have the right to a hearing within ten business days (excluding city holidays and weekends) of such request; and (8) A statement that if the excluded person fails to request an administrative hearing on the imposition of the notice, the notice shall be final. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 5849, § 2, 6-28-06; Ord. No. 6183, § 1, 5-11-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.075 Park permits.

Sec. 8.23.075. - Park permits. (a) No person shall conduct or participate in any activity requiring a permit pursuant to this chapter, or any business activity, bazaar, sale, swap meet, barter activity or other activity of a commercial nature in parks and recreation facilities without obtaining a valid business license, as applicable, and a permit. (b) No person shall sell food products for human consumption at parks and recreation facilities unless that person has first obtained a City of Reno business license, a park permit, and a health permit issued by the Washoe County District Health Department. Certificates of health permit shall be properly and conspicuously displayed at all times. (c) No group meetings or functions, concerts, or other similar activities with attendance in excess of 25 persons shall be held within a public park except pursuant to a permit. Groups of 75 or fewer persons gathering in a parks and recreation facility for the purpose of expressive activity, as defined in RMC Chapter 13, shall not require a park permit, but may not disrupt a permitted event and are encouraged to obtain a park permit to facilitate their activity. (d) The director may designate certain parks and recreation facilities, such as picnic areas and shelters, athletic fields and other equipment or facilities, which are reservable for exclusive use. Any person desiring exclusive use of these facilities shall apply for a permit. (e) Any person applying for a permit under this chapter shall file an application for such permit in accordance with the policies of parks, recreation and community services. A permit may be granted when the applicant complies with this chapter, the conditions set forth in such policies and all applicable fees and insurance provisions have been met by the applicant. (f) A permit may be issued by the director with reasonable restrictions with regard to the time, place and manner of the activity to be conducted. The following factors, as applicable, shall be used in determining if a permit should be issued, and if issued, the terms and conditions of the permit: 1. Past problems of a significant nature by the same group; 2. Planned park renovation or maintenance; 3. Impact on other previously planned activities or events; 4. To maximize public use and limit monopolization of use; 5. Activity or event is compatible with the park; 6. Safety of park patrons; 7. Impact on park neighbors; and, 8. Other reasonable time, place and manner considerations. (g) A "special event", as defined in RMC Chapter 5.13, occurring in whole or in part in a park shall require a special event permit under, and be subject to, the provisions of RMC Chapter 5.13, in addition to the requirement to obtain a park permit under this section. (h) The creation, display, offer or sale of First Amendment protected "expressive merchandise", as defined in RMC 5.14.010, in parks is hereby exempted from the requirement to obtain a park permit. (i) Violation of any of the terms and conditions of the permit, and/or facility rules, by the applicant, or any agent, servant, employee, guest or participant of the applicant, may result in closure of the event, loss of deposit, and/or additional fees. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12; Ord. No. 6328, § 1, 4-16-14)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.080 Restrictions on use without permit.

Sec. 8.23.080. - Restrictions on use without permit. (a) It shall be a code violation for any person to fail to observe or respect written permits issued pursuant to this chapter. Any person using any parks and recreation facilities, or any portion thereof, which may be reserved by obtaining a permit, but who has not obtained such a permit, shall vacate said area when the holders of a valid permit present themselves. When no permit has been issued, then the use of such areas shall be on a first come, first serve basis consistent and compatible with their intended use. (b) The City further reserves the right to restrict use of all areas when conflicts arise with scheduling, maintenance, public safety or other reasons beyond the City's control. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.085 Sound amplifying equipment.

Sec. 8.23.085. - Sound amplifying equipment. It shall be unlawful to use sound amplification devices or sound equipment in any parks and outdoor recreation facilities in excess of 50 decibels measured within 50 feet from the location of the sound amplification device or sound equipment, without first obtaining a sound amplification permit. Even with a permit, sound amplification device or sound equipment shall not exceed 75 decibels at the boundaries of the permitted area. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.095 Bathing, swimming and wading.

Sec. 8.23.095. - Bathing, swimming and wading. (a) Except as set forth in subsection (b), it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to enter, bathe, swim or wade in any basin, fountain, pool, lagoon, lake, pond or watercourse in any parks and recreation facilities without first obtaining a park permit in accordance with section 8.23.075. This section does not apply to parks and recreation facilities specifically set apart for bathing, swimming, wading or other specific purposes. (b) Access to the Truckee River is allowed without a permit from any park or open space for the purpose of wading or swimming, unless prohibited by city council and posted otherwise. No park permit shall be required to enter, swim, wade in, operate boats, canoes, float tubes and other water craft within the boundaries of the Truckee River Whitewater Park, unless posted otherwise. The director may authorize temporary Truckee River access closure for a period up to two weeks, for the purpose of the public's safety. (c) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to tie or anchor any rope, cord, cable or wire to any fixed object or structure within the Truckee River Whitewater Park for the purpose of holding on while swimming, surfing, or operating any boat, float tube or other watercraft. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.100 Boats, float tubes and other water craft.

Sec. 8.23.100. - Boats, float tubes and other water craft. (a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to operate any boat, canoe, float tube, or any other water craft on any basin, fountain, pool, lagoon, lake, pond or watercourse in any parks and recreation facilities, without a permit or unless the city council designates that such use is appropriate in a particular parks and recreation facility. The use of non-motorized water craft shall be permitted on the ponds at Paradise Park only provided they meet all U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Boats operated by the City or the state shall be exempt from this section when used for official duties. This section does not apply to radio controlled wind powered sail boats and electric powered scale boats, provided that such crafts are not driven or ridden by any person. Gas powered scale boats are prohibited. (b) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to go upon the frozen surface of any river, ditch, creek, reservoir, flume, canal, pond, lake, or other open waters in any parks and recreation facilities, unless such frozen surface shall have been posted and designated by the parks, recreation and community services department as being of suitable thickness. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.105 Nature study area.

Sec. 8.23.105. - Nature study area. A nature study area is public land set aside for the purpose of viewing native flora and fauna in a natural, undisturbed environment. A nature study area is distinguished by minimal development and minimal disturbance of the natural habitat. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.110 Oxbow Nature Study Area.

Sec. 8.23.110. - Oxbow Nature Study Area. The Oxbow Nature Study Area located at 3100 Dickerson Road, Reno, Nevada, is hereby designated as a nature study area. In order to protect the wildlife in such area and preserve its uniqueness, all activities therein shall comply with the following: (1) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person owning or having control, care, or custody of any domestic or wild animal, to allow or permit such animal to enter or remain in Oxbow Nature Study Area, except a guide dog, or helper dog assisting persons with disabilities; (2) It shall be a misdemeanor to use any type of sound amplifying equipment at Oxbow Nature Study Area; (3) It shall be a misdemeanor to push, operate, ride, or drive any vehicle, skateboards, bicycle, in-line skates, shopping cart, or other wheeled or unwheeled conveyances on any unpaved surface located in the Oxbow Nature Study Area. This section does not apply to strollers, wheelchairs or any other wheeled conveyance utilized by a handicapped or disabled person. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.115 Glass containers.

Sec. 8.23.115. - Glass containers. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to possess any beverage container, cup, tumbler, or bottle made of glass within any parks and outdoor recreation facilities. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.120 Alcohol restrictions and permits.

Sec. 8.23.120. - Alcohol restrictions and permits. (a) No person shall consume, possess, or bring into any of the parks and recreation facilities, or other areas under the jurisdiction of the parks, recreation and community services department, any beer, wine, liquor, malt or any other alcoholic beverage whatsoever without obtaining a permit in accordance with section 8.23.075. (b) The director may designate outdoor locations where beer and wine may be allowed to be consumed by permit with terms and conditions, and indoor locations where alcoholic beverages may be allowed to be consumed by permit with terms and conditions. (c) The director may refuse to issue a beer and wine permit if, in the reasonable exercise of her or his discretion and judgment, it would be inappropriate or inadvisable to permit the consumption of alcohol. (d) Violation of this provision is a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.123 Smoking prohibited.

Sec. 8.23.123. - Smoking prohibited. Smoking and tobacco use of any kind, including, but not limited to, the use of electronic or vaporized smoking devices, are prohibited in any park, trail or recreation facility or within 100 feet of sporting fields, spectator area, the entrances to all recreation facilities, and all sport and play areas unless within a designated smoking area. (Ord. No. 6476, § 1, 8-8-18)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.125 Destruction to parks and recreation facilities.

Sec. 8.23.125. - Destruction to parks and recreation facilities. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, within any parks and recreation facilities, without first obtaining a permit in accordance with section 8.23.075, to: (1) Deposit or install any earth, sand, turf, plant, rock, stone, structure or other substance within any park, recreation facility, community center or public lands, nor shall any person dig or remove any material therefrom; or (2) Dig up, pick, remove, mutilate, injure, cut, or destroy any turf, tree, plant, shrub, bloom, flower or portion thereof; or (3) Cut, break, injure, deface, or damage any building, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment, or other park property, or any portion thereof; or (4) Make or place on any tree, plant, shrub, bloom, flower, building, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment, or property, or any portion thereof, any rope, wire, mark, writing, printing, sign, card, display, or similar inscription or device. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.130 Use of trash receptacles and dumpsters.

Sec. 8.23.130. - Use of trash receptacles and dumpsters. Trash receptacles and dumpsters located in parks and recreational facilities are for use by park patrons. It shall be a code violation for any person to bring trash, rubbish or other waste material into parks and recreation facilities for the purpose of depositing it into a trash receptacle or dumpster. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.135 Fishing license required.

Sec. 8.23.135. - Fishing license required. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to fish in any lake, pond, stream, ditch, or the Truckee River within the Reno City limits without first having procured a State of Nevada fishing license and applicable state stamps pursuant to NRS 502.010, or to violate any provision of the state game code while fishing within the city limits of Reno. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, except that: (1) No license is required of a resident or non-resident who is under 12 years of age. (2) No license shall be required on the one day each year that the state game commission declares a free fishing day. (3) The director may close any facility to fishing two days prior to a city-sponsored fishing derby. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.140 Carrying dangerous weapons.

Sec. 8.23.140. - Carrying dangerous weapons. Any person in possession of a dangerous weapon during commission of a violation of any section of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (a) Dangerous weapon means any explosive or incendiary device as defined in NRS 202.260 or any other weapon as defined by NRS 202.350. (b) No archery or like devices shall be allowed in a park or recreation facility. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12; Ord. No. 6401, § 1, 5-11-16)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.145 Golf.

Sec. 8.23.145. - Golf. It shall be a Code violation to golf in parks and recreation facilities not established for that purpose except in conjunction with a City sponsored or approved program. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.150 Metal detectors.

Sec. 8.23.150. - Metal detectors. It shall be a Code violation to operate a metal detector within any parks and recreation facilities except by permit issued by the director or his or her designee. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.155 Hot air balloons.

Sec. 8.23.155. - Hot air balloons. It shall be a Code violation to launch or retrieve a hot air balloon in any park under conditions other than those specified by the director. No person shall launch or retrieve a hot air balloon in any park without a written permit issued by the director. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.157 Helicopters.

Sec. 8.23.157. - Helicopters. Except in cases of emergency or if the helicopter is official military, government or medical equipment or utilized for rescue response purposes, it shall be a misdemeanor to launch or land a helicopter in any park without a written permit issued by the City Manager or director. In no event shall the City be civilly liable, by reason of this ordinance, for the actions or omissions of any helicopter utilizing any park and any damages or any other form of liability associated therewith shall remain with the pilot, owner, or other person or entity legally responsible therefore. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.160 Skateboards, bicycles, in-line skates, snowmobiles, motorized recreational vehicles and other recreational conveyances.

Sec. 8.23.160. - Skateboards, bicycles, in-line skates, snowmobiles, motorized recreational vehicles and other recreational conveyances. (a) The director or designee shall have the authority to close any area within any parks and recreation facilities, or portion thereof, to skateboards, bicycles, in-line skates, snowmobiles or other wheeled or unwheeled recreational conveyances when visitor safety or the protection of natural or manmade features are at conflict with possession or use of such skateboards, bicycles, in-line skates, snowmobiles or other conveyances. (b) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to operate any skateboard, bicycle, in-line skates, snowmobiles or other wheeled or unwheeled recreational conveyance on any unpaved surface, in any area in which such use is prohibited by signs or after having been directed by the director or his or her representative not to operate such conveyances in a specified area. (c) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to operate any skateboard, bicycle, in-line skates, snowmobiles or other wheeled or unwheeled recreational conveyance upon any bench, picnic table, handrail, shelter or other structure or piece of equipment not designated for such use. (d) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to operate a motorized skateboard, motorized scooter, mini-motorcycle or other similar motorized recreational conveyance on any pedestrian sidewalk, footpath, trail, walkway, or on any park equipment or appurtenance not specifically designated for such use at parks and recreation facilities. (e) This section does not apply to any wheelchair or wheeled conveyance for use by a person with a disability. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.165 Diving and jumping into the Truckee River.

Sec. 8.23.165. - Diving and jumping into the Truckee River. (a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to jump, dive, attempt to jump or dive, or cause another person to jump, dive or fall into the Truckee River from a bridge, building or other structure, or any natural point connected to land which is greater than five feet above the mean level of the water at the time of the jump, dive, fall or attempted jump or dive. (b) It is a misdemeanor for the parent of any juvenile to knowingly permit, or by insufficient control allow, the juvenile to be in violation of subsection (a). (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.170 Parks and recreation facility parking lots.

Sec. 8.23.170. - Parks and recreation facility parking lots. (a) Parking lots located in parks and recreation facilities are for use by parks and recreation facility patrons only. (b) Excluding dedicated public streets, it shall be a Code violation to leave a vehicle in a park or recreation facility parking lot when that park or recreation facility is closed to the general public without first obtaining a permit to do so. (c) It shall be a Code violation to clean, wash, or polish any motorized vehicle in a park or recreation facility parking lot without a permit. (d) It shall be a Code violation to perform any maintenance or repairs on a motorized vehicle in a park or recreation facility parking lot, except for emergency repairs which do not result in the spillage of motor oil, gasoline, or other hazardous fluids. (e) It shall be a Code violation to park any vehicle on a park trail, sidewalk, landscaped area or other area not designed as a parking lot. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.175 Feeding of waterfowl, birds and wildlife prohibited.

Sec. 8.23.175. - Feeding of waterfowl, birds and wildlife prohibited. (a) Except in the following designated areas and subject to posted signage, feeding waterfowl, birds or wildlife in any park is prohibited. Public feeding of waterfowl shall be allowed only in water and only at the following locations: (1) At Idlewild Park, on the north side of the eastern pond and the south side of the western pond. (2) At Teglia's Paradise Park, at the northeastern pond from any of the three boat docks. (3) At Virginia Lake Park, at the north end of the lake along the retaining wall and on the east shore from the bulbout. (b) Any person feeding waterfowl, birds or wildlife within a designated area shall only use a commercially available product formulated expressly for waterfowl, birds and/or wildlife. Use of bread, crackers or other food products meant for human consumption is prohibited. (c) Violation of this section shall be a Code violation. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 5968, § 1, 9-12-07; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.180 Motorized vehicles prohibited.

Sec. 8.23.180 - Motorized vehicles prohibited. (a) No motorized vehicle may be driven or ridden on any parks and recreation land or vacant land owned by the City of Reno, if the property is posted with a sign prohibiting motorized vehicles at that location. (b) The prohibition contained in this section does not apply to emergency vehicles responding to a call for assistance, or to vehicles operating with a permit issued pursuant to section 8.23.075, to utility and service vehicles responding to emergency situations, or to city vehicles engaged in city business. (c) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 6018, § 1, 4-9-08)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.190 Prohibited conduct of persons attending athletic events.

Sec. 8.23.190. - Prohibited conduct of persons attending athletic events. (a) "Athletic events" include games or practices conducted at parks and recreation facilities pursuant to a permit issued by the City or through the Reno Youth Sports Association in its capacity to authorize field permits on behalf of the City. (b) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person at an athletic event, within the City to engage in any of the following acts: (1) Substantially interfere with, disrupt or interrupt the athletic event without proper authority from the City or from the Reno Youth Sports Association or one of its officials; (2) Throw any article at any of the participants or officials of the athletic event, or into the area where the participants and officials are conducting the athletic event; (3) Discharge any firework or firecracker on the premises of the athletic event; (4) Enter upon the area where the participants and officials are conducting the athletic event without permission from officials; (5) Engage in any physical altercation with any of the participants, officials or other attendees during the progress of the athletic event or immediately thereafter; (6) Injure or destroy property where the athletic event is being held. (Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.210 Reasonable time, place and manner restrictions.

Sec. 8.23.210. - Reasonable time, place and manner restrictions. (a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in RMC 5.14.010, including but not limited to display stand and expressive merchandise, have the meanings ascribed to them in that section. (b) A person erecting or using a display stand or displaying expressive merchandise within a park, including but not limited to persons engaged in the creation, display, offer or sale of expressive merchandise, shall: (1) Not occupy an area greater than is reasonably necessary for their activity or mode of expression. (2) Promptly relocate to another location when requested to do so by city employees or agents to enable them to carry out routine mowing, necessary maintenance or repairs or to protect turf from unreasonably excessive wear. In the event that persons are asked to relocate, they shall be afforded the opportunity to relocate to the closest spot to their original location as is practicable. (3) Assume full responsibility for damage to their display stand, merchandise or personal possessions caused by automated sprinkler systems. (4) Not unreasonably interfere with any activity permitted or authorized by the City such as special events or league sports events. (5) Not unreasonably interfere with or prevent any activity in an area specifically designed for that activity. Areas designed for specific activities include by way of example and not limitation, picnic tables, picnic areas, playgrounds, sports courts, skate parks, sports fields and swimming pools. (6) Abide by the provisions of the Special Events Chapter, RMC Chapter 5.13, and particularly RMC Section 5.13.045 relating to sales and free speech areas, during special events. (7) Not unreasonably interfere with a preexisting and ongoing use of the park by the public. Subject to contrary permits or other city authorization, this provision is meant to facilitate a system of first in time, first in right. (8) Not obstruct any driveway, entrance, exit, sidewalk, trail, road, structure, facility, emergency access route or emergency vehicle. Sidewalks in parks shall be considered obstructed if less than five feet is available for passage. Trails shall be considered obstructed if less than six feet is available for passage by pedestrians and bicyclists. (9) Remove all display stands, merchandise and personal property before the park closes and before being absent from the display stand or other personal property for more than one hour. (10) Not set up or leave any display stand, merchandise or other personal property in a park parking lot. (11) Weigh down with sandbags or otherwise secure display stands, merchandise or other wind prone objects sufficiently to prevent them from being blown over or blown away. No object may be staked or otherwise secured into the ground or secured to or supported by any park fixture or amenity, including by way of example and not limitation, fences, posts, trees, buildings, landscaping, artwork, benches, picnic tables or light poles. (12) Not erect or place any display stand, tent, sign, banner or other object such that it extends more than eight feet above the ground. (13) Abide by rules and laws generally applicable to park users. (Ord. No. 6347, § 1, 9-24-14)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT8PUPESAMO_CH8.23PARE_ARTIIIREPAREFAFetched: 11/1/2026

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