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Home My WebLink About78-19 - Res. Revising County Code 2.51 Special Event Camping for Foothills, Truman Glick, and Walker Parks RESOLUTION NO. Ic A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED MASON COUNTY CODE ORDINANCE 2.51 - SPECIAL EVENT CAMPING FOR FOOTHILLS PARK, TRUMAN GLICK PARK AND WALKER PARK WHEREAS, Mason County Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution in 2005, Res. 65-05 — A Special Permit for overnight camping in Walker Park for non- motorized boating around South Puget Sound but it was inadvertently not added to Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51 — Special Event Camping for Foothills Park and Truman Glick Park; WHEREAS, Mason County Parks and Trails Division wants to correct the inadvertent omission of Res. 65-05 for Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51 and put the addition of Walker Park along with Foothills Park and Truman Glick Park; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of County Commissioners hereby adds Walker Park to Mason County Code Ordinance 2.51 as authorized by Resolution 65-05, as attached. ADOPTED THIS 20th day of August, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON ATTEST: 0_� Kevin Shutty Chair Mel s wry, Cler of the Board Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner APPROVED AS TO FORM Sharon Tr sk, Commissioner Timothy Whitehead, Chief DPA Attachment A Chapter 2.51 - SPECIAL EVENT CAMPING POLICY FOR FOOTHILLS PARK, TRUMAN GLICK PARK AND WALKER PARK 2.51.010 - Purpose. This policy sets forth terms and conditions for the use of Foothills Park and Truman Glick Park for overnight camping in conjunction with a special event or gathering, and Walker Park for non-motorized boating around South Puget Sound overnight camping. (Res. 52-08 Attach. A (part), 2008 and Res. 65-05 Attach. A (part), 2005). 2.51.020 - Termination. This policy shall be effective upon adoption by the board of county commissioners and shall remain in effect unless the board of county commissioners terminates the policy at any time with a motion of the board at any regular or special meeting. (Res. 52-08 Attach. A (part), 2008 and Res. 65-05 Attach. A (part), 2005). 2.51.030 - Policy. It shall be the policy of the Mason County board of county commissioners and Mason County parks and trails department to allow overnight camping at Foothills Park and Truman Glick Park under the following terms and conditions: (1) Camping shall be allowed in the park only via special permit to groups conducting a special event at the park. Camping shall be allowed only during that portion of the year the park is open for day-use. (2) A camping permit does not provide exclusive use of the park, the general public will still have access for the park. (3) An overnight stay permit must be obtained from the parks and trails office in advance of arriving at the park. The group leader or event sponsor must submit a roster with names and addresses of all individuals registered for an overnight stay. (4) All campers must sign a liability waiver. Adult or guardian must sign for children under eighteen. (5) Campers must camp in tents or self-contained camping units only Truman Glick Park and Foothills Park. (6) The maximum number of individuals, tents, or self contained camping units allowed on-site at each park site will be determined on a case by case basis by the parks and trails department staff. (7) There is no electrical service, hookups, or sewer dump service for any camping. (8) Overnight stays shall be limited to two consecutive nights. 11 August 20, 2019 Attachment A (9) Fee for camping at Truman Glick and Foothills Park is five dollars per person, per night payable in advance at the parks and trails office. (10) Campers must observe all park rules governing day-use patrons, to include no open fires, alcoholic beverages, no smoking, or firearms. Anyone possessing alcoholic beverages, firearms, smoking or starting an open fire may be asked to leave and/or may be subject to arrest. (11) Disruptive individuals will be asked to leave the park and/or may be subject to arrest. (12) Quiet time at the park shall be nine p.m. through eight a.m. Campers are expected to restrict activities to their tents or self contained camping units and refrain from making noise during that time. (13) Tents shall be placed only in areas approved by the parks and trails staff at Truman Glick Park and Foothills Park. (14) A damage/cleanup deposit may be required depending on the special event. (15) The responsible adult group leader shall ensure that all camp areas are kept clean and in good condition during occupancy, and upon leaving the park, in order to receive a refund of the damage/cleanup deposit. An adult must be present at all times. (16) Campers staying at Mason County parks under an overnight stay permit shall use the facilities at their own risk. Mason County shall not be liable for personal injuries or damages to equipment or personal property. (17) Camping at the park sites will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. (18) No commercial use of the park associated with camping is allowed. (19) No amplified sound is allowed during the park quiet time (nine p.m. to eight a.m.) (20) Only smaller two to eight person tents are allowed. No large group tents. (21) Future camping use will be denied for failure to follow rules and regulations. (22) Camping activities at the park sites shall be carried out to minimize the impact to day-use patrons and scheduled use of other park facilities. (Res. 52-08 Attach. A (part), 2008). It shall be the policy of the Mason County board of county commissioners and Mason County Parks and Trails Division to allow overnight camping at Walker Park under the following terms and conditions: (1) Camping shall be allowed only by individuals arriving at Walker Park by water in non-motorized boats, during that portion of the year the Paris is open for day-use. No overnight parking for campers will be allowed at the Paris. (2) An "Overnight Stay Permit" must be obtained from the County/in advance of arriving 2 August 20, 2019 Attachment A at the Park.An Overnight Stay Permit will only be issued to a designated responsible group leader who will be on-site during the stay and upon receipt of: a camper roster and liability waivers for each camper. (3) Fee for camping at Walker Park is five dollars per person, per night payable in advance at the Parks and Trails office. (4) A damage/cleanup deposit may be required depending on the special event. (5) The maximum number of individuals on-site at the park in the overnight camping party shall be fifteen (15), including shore support and visitors. (6) Overnight stays shall be limited to two (2) consecutive nights (7) Campers must observe all Park rules governing day-use patrons,to include no open fires, alcoholic beverages, or firearms. (8) Quiet time at the Park shall be 10:00 p.m. Campers are expected to restrict activities to their tents and refrain from making noise after that time. (9) Tents shall be placed only in areas approved by the County, and camping equipment shall not be left unattended. (10) The responsible group leader shall ensure that all camp areas area kept clean and in good condition during occupancy, and upon leaving the Paris in order to receive a refund of the damage/cleanup deposit. (11) Campers staying at Walker Park under an "Overnight Stay Permit' shall use the facilities at their own risk. Mason County shall not be liable for personal injuries or damages to equipment or personal property. (12) Camping activities at the Park shall be carried out to minimize the impact to day-use patrons and scheduled use of other Park facilities. (Res. 65-05 Attach. A (part), 2005) 3 August 20, 2019