Code of conduct would create new park rules (no spitting, smoking, obscene language...more)

[The Straight Story]

Code of conduct would create new park rules

Seattle Parks and Recreation has developed a new code of conduct that would consolidate previously disallowed activities as well as newly disallowed activities, such as smoking and spitting, into one document.

The code of conduct, which will be looked at for adoption by the Board of Park Commissioners Feb. 11, would apply to all Seattle parks and park-owned facilities.

Prohibited behaviors contained within the code of conduct are behaviors that violate a section of the Seattle Municipal Code, are prohibited by a rule adopted on the superintendent of Parks' authority, or have been newly identified in the code of conduct.

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The following are newly disallowed behaviors identified in the code of conduct draft:

* Conduct that deprives others of their use or enjoyment of a park or facility or disrupts Parks business.
* Possession of glass containers at athletic fields, beaches and children's playgrounds.
* Improper use of restrooms.
* Smoking.
* Spitting.
* Leaving packages, backpacks, luggage or other personal items unattended.
* Blocking entrances, exits, walkways, etc. that interferes with provision of services or use of park property.
* Conduct that creates an unreasonable and substantial risk of harm to a person or property.
* Entering restrooms designated for people of the opposite sex.
* Use of flammable liquids.
* Abusive or harassing behavior, including obscene language or gestures, assault or fighting.
* Possession of fireworks, firecrackers, explosive, acid or other articles or materials capable of causing serious harm to others.
* Sexual misconduct.

http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/2010/01/14/news/code-conduct-would-create-new-park-rules

Look, the puritans slid into power and implemented their ideals without using religion...guess that makes it ok...

Some seem like common sense, but really?? Do they have rules about running over people there? What does 'use or enjoyment' mean? Does that not cover everything else listed and then some??

Sheesh.

[Earth_First]

1. No acid?

Jeez, just take ALL the fun out of going to the park why don't they...

[arcadian]

2. Whew... solicitation is still safe.

[laughingliberal]

3. No cussing?!?! Damn it! nt

[JVS]

4. But I can't enjoy a park without obscene language!

[leftstreet]

5. Oh maaaaan....'use of flammable liquids'

:cry:

[virgogal]

6. Who decides what sexual misconduct is?

[DJ13]

8. The Nun Ranger

Dont cross her.

[virgogal]

9. Funny,and thanks for clearing that up. I love laws that are subjectively

decided and that one new rule really made me laugh.

[The Straight Story]

10. Well, if it does not involve me, it is wrong

;)

[DJ13]

7. Well as long as we can still carry guns....

:silly:

[foxfeet]

11. God help those who fart.