O24-04

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2024-01-23)

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ORDINANCE NO. O24-04 
 
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
GLENDALE, 
MARICOPA 
COUNTY, 
ARIZONA, 
AMENDING THE GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 27, 
AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 
 
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: 
 
SECTION 1.  That the Glendale City Code Chapter 27 (Parks and Recreation), Section 27-2 
(Fees) (b), (c) (2), Section 27-3 (Definitions), 27-38 (Enforcement), Section 27-39 (Entering park 
areas closed to public use), Section 27-40 (Reserved), Section 27-42 (Order to leave park; 
unlawful refusal to comply), Section 27-45 (Vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, etc.) (a), (b), (c), 
and (e), Section 27-46 (Parks; operation of remotely controlled or model aircraft vehicles, and 
unmanned aircraft systems; violations), Section 27-47 (Prohibited weapons; exceptions. 
Discharge of firearms in parks; exception; classification), Section 27-48 (Animals; hunting, 
harassing and fishing prohibited), Section 27-49 (Animals; control; abandonment prohibited) (a), 
Section 27-50 (Horses, donkeys and mules) (d), Section 27-51 (Swimming; boating; washing 
clothing; polluting waters), Section 27-52 (Prohibition of miscellaneous recreational activities) 
(g), Section 27-53 (Littering, glass containers, and fires prohibited; exceptions), Section 27-54 
(Disturbing others, advertising and vending prohibited; exceptions), Section 27-55 (Smoking in 
facilities prohibited), Section 27-57 (Promotion, use, and distribution of illegal drugs in a city 
park), Section 27-58-27-70 (Reserved), Section 27-73 (Revocation), Section 27-81 (Reservation 
of facilities; permits; applications; issuance; fees) (a) (b), Section 27-88 (Revocation), Section 
27-112 (Issuance standards; restrictions on number and location of park vendors) (b), Section 27-
114 (Application; change of address) (a), Section 27-115 (Issuance; expiration; renewal), Section 
27-116 (Cancellation or suspension of permits without cause) is amended by adding the 
following language and shall read as follows: 
CITY CODE CHAPTER 27 
Sec. 27-2. - Fees. 
(a)   The city council may, by resolution, set all fees for the use of the city's parks and 
recreational facilities and programs. The city council may set different fees for city residents 
and for nonresidents using or participating in the same parks, facilities and programs.  
(b) Unless such fees have otherwise been set by the city council, the parks and recreation 
director may set fees for the use by rental or reservation of the city's parks and recreational 
facilities and class or supervised activity programs. However, except for special events, 
nothing in this section shall be construed as granting the parks and recreation director the 
authority to impose a general use or admission fee for the use and enjoyment of city parks 
by the public. Any such fee shall be approved by the city council. The parks and recreation 
director may set different fees for city residents and for nonresidents using or participating 
in the same parks, facilities or programs.

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(c) No fees paid pursuant to this chapter for the use of any city park, recreational facility or 
program shall be refunded if:  
(1) The person requesting a refund uses or participates in the park, facility or program for 
which the fee has been paid, even if such use or participation is not as extensive as 
such person was entitled to; or  
(2) The person fails to request a refund in a timely manner which may result in permits the 
city to avoid incurring unnecessary costs or losing replacement revenues as a result of 
issuing a refund.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 1, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-3. - Definitions. 
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following 
meanings, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  
Bicycle: Any device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride having 
two tandem wheels either of which is more than twelve (12) inches in diameter or having three 
(3) wheels in contact with the ground any of which is more than twelve (12) inches in diameter.  
Camp or Camping: The use of a park as a temporary or permanent place of dwelling, 
lodging, residence, or as a living accommodation. Indications of camping may include, but are 
not limited to, burning a fire, carrying on cooking activities, storing personal belongings, laying 
down bedding for sleeping, or using tents or temporary structures for shelter, sleeping, or storing 
of personal belongings. Such activities constitute camping when it reasonably appears under the 
circumstances that a person is using the area as a living accommodation, no matter how 
temporary.  
Downtown redevelopment area: The area bounded by Orangewood Avenue on the north, 
Maryland Avenue on the south, 51st Avenue on the east and 63rd Avenue on the west.  
Food: Any article, solid or liquid, sold for human consumption, and the sale of which is not 
prohibited by any federal, state, or local law, rule or regulation.  
In-line skates: Shoes that have attached to their soles a row of wheels which are used for 
gliding with alternate movement of the legs on a surface other than ice.  
Motorized skateboard: A self-propelled device which has a motor, a deck on which a person 
may ride and at least two (2) tandem wheels in contact with the ground.  
Parks and recreation director: The person designated by the city to act as parks and 
recreation director, or his/her designee, regardless of such person's official title with the city.  
Pushcart: Any device that is on wheels, is propelled solely by an individual pushing it while 
he or she walks and is specifically designed for the sale of inflated balloons or fresh flowers or 
for storage and preservation of food items for a short time. Any device which may be transported 
from one (1) place to another by hitching it to a motor vehicle, except for a device using a 
detachable hitch, shall not be deemed to be a pushcart.  
Road or roadway: Any portion of a street improved, designed, or primarily used for 
vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. If a street includes two (2) or more separate

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roadways, "roadway" refers to such roadways separately but not to all such roadways 
collectively.  
Roller-skatesRoller skates: Shoes that have attached to their soles two (2) parallel sets of 
wheels which are used for gliding with alternate movement of the legs on a surface other than 
ice.  
Scooter: A transportation device that has a deck on which a person may stand, at least two 
(2) tandem wheels in contact with the ground, and a long steering handle.   
Shopping Cart: As defined by A.R.S. 44-1799.31, as amended. 
Sidewalk: Any portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, 
and the adjacent property line, intended for the use of pedestrians.  
Skateboard: A human-propelled device which has a deck on which a person may ride and at 
least two (2) tandem wheels in contact with the ground.  
Smoke or Smoking: The act of inhaling, exhaling, burning, vaping, or carrying any lighted, 
heated, or ignited cigar, cigarette, cigarillo, pipe, hookah, water pipe, smoking device, or any 
other device that delivers nicotine, tobacco, or cannabis to a person. 
Tax and license manager: The person designated by the city to act as tax and license 
manager, regardless of such person's official title with the city.  
Vehicle: A device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or 
drawn upon a public roadway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively 
upon stationary rails or tracks.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 1, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-38. - Enforcement by park rangers. 
Any rules and regulations adopted by the city council pursuant to this article and any other 
ordinances adopted by the city council which are applicable in or to city parks shall be enforced 
by city police officers, and park rangers, city code enforcement inspectors, and police crime 
prevention specialists, both all of whom shall have authority to issue citations or to file civil code 
infraction complaints for violations of such rules, regulations and ordinances.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-39. - Entering park areas closed to public use. 
(a) No person shall knowingly enter or remain in any park, or portion thereof, designated as 
closed for public use by the director. 
(b) The department shall provide public notice of the designation of areas as open or closed to 
public use by any of the following: 
(1) Posting of appropriate signs or maps; or 
(2) Establishing physical barriers, including, but not limited to, posts, branches, or rocks; or

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(3) Any other means reasonably calculated to give notice to the public of areas open or 
closed to public use. 
(c)   The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any person performing any work or 
activity which is authorized by the director. 
Sec. 27-39 Sec. 27-40. - Reserved. 
Sec. 27-42. - Order to leave park; unlawful refusal to comply. 
A city police officer, or park ranger, city code enforcement inspector or police crime 
prevention specialist may order any person who has violated any park rule or regulation or any 
other federal, state or local law to immediately leave the park in which such violation has 
occurred. No person shall remain in a park or return to such park on the same day after such 
person has been ordered to leave the park by a city police officer, or park ranger, city code 
enforcement inspector or police crime prevention specialist.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 1, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-45. - Vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, etc. 
(a) No person shall operate or use any vehicle, bicycle, motorized/electric bicycle, unicycle, 
motorized skateboard, skateboard, rollerskates roller skates, in-line skates, scooters, or 
motorized scooters in a city park except on public roadways or at such other locations as are 
specifically designated for such use. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the 
proper use of motorized wheelchairs.  Proper use of motorized wheelchairs or three or four-
wheeled scooters, personal mobile cargo-carrying devices, or other motorized equipment 
designed for the mobility impaired shall only be subject to enforcement of unsafe methods 
of use. All such equipment for the mobility impaired must be kept at or below the speed of 
normal pedestrian traffic, and/or obey pertinent posted signage. For more information, 
please refer to https://www.ada.gov/opdmd.htm). 
(b) No person operating or using a vehicle, bicycle, motorized/electric bicycle, unicycle, 
motorized skateboard, skateboard, rollerskates roller skates, or in-line skates, scooters or 
motorized scooters in an area of a city park designated for such use shall operate or use such 
vehicle or equipment in any unsafe manner. All persons operating or using such vehicle or 
equipment in a park shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and equestrians. 
(c) No person shall operate or use a vehicle, bicycle, motorized/electric bicycle, unicycle, 
motorized skateboard, skateboard, rollerskates roller skates, in-line skates, scooter, or 
motorized scooter in a city park at a speed greater than fifteen (15) miles per hour or any 
other posted speed limit.  
(d) No person shall perform any maintenance of or repairs to any vehicle in a city park, except 
for emergency repairs required to remove such vehicle from the park.  
(e)   No person shall operate, maintain, possess, store, abandon, or leave unattended a shopping 
cart in a park. 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 2541, § 12, 1-23-07)

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Sec. 27-46. - Parks; operation of remotely controlled or model aircraft, unmanned aircraft 
vehicles, and unmanned aircraft systems; violations. 
(a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section. The singular of the word or 
phrase includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular.  
(1) Hobby or recreational purposes: A pursuit engaged in for relaxation, and not for 
business purposes and not for compensation or hire.  
(2) Operate or Operation: To pilot, steer, direct, fly, take off, land, or manage a remotely 
controlled or model aircraft, or an UAV/UAS. The term Operate includes managing or 
initiating a computer system that pilots, steers, directs, flies, or manages a remotely 
controlled aircraft or an UAV/UAS.  
(3) Remotely controlled or model aircraft: An unmanned aircraft capable of sustained 
flight in the atmosphere; and operated within visual line of sight of the person 
operating the aircraft; and operated for hobby or recreational purposes; and limited to 
not more than 55 pounds; and operated consistent with the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95, Section 
336).  
(4) Unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV): An unmanned aircraft, also known as a drone, that 
is Operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the 
aircraft. This definition excludes remotely controlled or model aircraft. A UAV must 
be marked, identified, and operated as required by Federal law.  
(5) Unmanned aircraft system (UAS): An unmanned aircraft vehicle and associated 
elements (including communication links and the components that control the UAV) 
that are required to Operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system. This 
definition excludes remotely controlled or model aircraft. A UAS must be marked, 
identified, and operated as required by Federal law.  
(6) Critical Facility has the same meaning provided in A.R.S. § 13-3729.  
(b) Application of this Section. 
(1) This Section applies to both of the following:  
i. 
The operation of UAV and UAS within the City of Glendale.  
ii. 
The operation of remotely controlled or model aircraft within the City of 
Glendale.  
(2) This Section shall not apply to any of the following:  
i. 
Operation of UAV/UAS as part of operation, repair, or maintenance of park or 
preserve facilities or infrastructure, or as permitted through the City of Glendale, 
or as a part of construction services under City of Glendale agreements.  
ii. 
Operation of "public unmanned aircraft," meaning a UAV or UAS Operated by a 
public agency for a government-related purpose, as this term is defined in A.R.S. 
§ 13-3729.

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iii. Operation of UAV/UAS by a law enforcement agency for any lawful purpose 
including, but not limited to, search and rescue operations for persons and 
property in distress, or during any emergency.  
(c) Operations. 
(1) All remotely controlled or model aircraft, UAV, or UAS shall be Operated in 
compliance with federal, state, and local laws or regulations, including FAA 
regulations.  
(2) All remotely controlled or model aircraft, UAV, or UAS shall not, in any way, 
interfere with law enforcement, firefighter, or emergency services operations.  
(3) All remotely controlled or model aircraft, UAV, or UAS shall remain, during the entire 
time of flight, within the Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the person(s) manipulating the 
flight controls. At all times the remotely controlled or model aircraft, UAV, or UAS 
shall remain close enough to the remote pilot in command to be capable of seeing the 
aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.  
(4) All remotely controlled or model aircraft, UAV, or UAS shall be Operated during 
daylight. Remotely controlled or model aircraft, UAV, or UAS shall not be Operated at 
night, but may Operate during "civil twilight" if equipped with the appropriate anti-
collision lighting. Civil twilight means 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes 
after official sunset, local time.  
(5) Remotely controlled or model aircraft may only be operated in a park or preserve with 
a designated Operations Site and only in that portion so designated by the Director, or 
their designee  
(6) A remote-controlled or model aircraft, or UAV or UAS shall not be Operated to 
intentionally photograph or loiter over or near a Critical Facility, or in the furtherance 
of violation of any City of Glendale code, or any civil or criminal offense.  
(7) A remote-controlled or model aircraft, UAV or UAS shall not Operate in the air, on the 
ground or on the water in a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or 
property of another. Violation of this code is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. Pursuant 
to A.R.S. § 28-8280, determining whether the operation was careless or reckless, the 
court shall consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal 
statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.  
(d) Safety Code. The City of Glendale recognizes the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) 
Safety Code as an appropriately safe way to Operate remote controlled or model aircraft in 
parks or preserves owned or Operated by the City of Glendale, or any Operation site located 
in a park or preserve. Operations of remote-controlled or model aircraft in parks or 
preserves owned by the City of Glendale, or any Operations Site, shall be conducted in 
accordance with the AMA Safety Code, in addition to any other City of Glendale rules and 
regulations.  
(e) Operation Sites. Operation Sites shall always remain unobstructed and a safe distance away 
from other park users. Operation Sites shall be no less than 400 feet on all sides. For 
purposes of this section, unobstructed means an open park area that is level and free of

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trees, structures, sports field lighting, or fences eight feet or higher, and that is fully 
accessible for the retrieval of launched aircraft.  
(f) Operation by minors. Children 17 years of age, or younger, must be accompanied by an 
adult when operating remotely controlled or model aircraft in the City.  
(g) Additional safety requirements. Remote-controlled or model aircraft that meet or exceed 
any of the specifications listed below may only be Operated in City parks or preserves 
where there is a specifically developed operation site with spectator control fencing, 
established runways, flight pads or flying circles, and safety barriers.  
(1) Fueled radio-controlled model airplanes with an engine size of 0.20 cubic inches, a 
wingspan of 60 inches, or a weight of three pounds.  
(2) Electric-powered radio-controlled model airplanes with a wingspan of 80 inches or a 
weight of three pounds.  
(3) Radio-controlled helicopters with a main blade diameter of 40 inches or a weight of 
three pounds.  
(4) Radio-controlled gliders with a wingspan of 80 inches or a weight of three pounds.  
(5) Control line model airplanes with a single engine size of 0.25 cubic inches.  
(6) Remotely controlled aircraft which weigh three pounds.  
(h) Civil sanctions for prohibited operation. A person found guilty of violating this code shall 
pay civil sanctions in an amount not to exceed $500.00 per day. Each calendar day shall be 
considered a separate period for purposes of imposing civil sanctions.  
(i) Savings clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this code 
is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent 
jurisdiction, the court's decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the 
ordinance and such portions shall remain in full force and effect.  
(j) Conflict in law. This section shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Federal and 
State law. If a conflict or ambiguity exists between this section and Federal or State law 
related to the operation of a remotely controlled or model aircraft or an UAV/UAS within a 
City of Glendale Park or preserve, the laws in the following order shall prevail and control: 
(1) Federal; (2) State; (3) City of Glendale.  
Sec. 27-46 Sec. 27-47. - Prohibited weapons prohibited; exceptions. Discharge of firearms in 
parks; exception; classification. 
(a) No person shall bring into any city park any weapon or firearm, including any handguns, 
rifles, shotguns, BB guns, CO2 or pellet guns, knives with blades longer than three and one-
half (3-1/2) inches, explosives, fireworks, slingshots or bows and arrows, unless otherwise 
authorized herein or by written permission of the parks and recreation director.  
(b) Persons who possess a valid concealed weapons permit are permitted to possess a firearm 
within a city park, unless the city park is operated pursuant to a joint use agreement with a 
school and the school is in session.

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(b)(c)  A knife longer than three and one-half (3 1/2) inches may be possessed in a city park 
provided the knife is used solely in connection with serving or preparing food.  
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) below, no person shall discharge a firearm in a park.  
(d) This section shall not apply to a person who discharges a firearm: 
 
(1)  As allowed pursuant to A.R.S. Title 13, Chapter 4 
 
(2)  In an area approved as a hunting area by the Arizona Game and Fish Department; 
provided, however, that any such area may be closed when deemed unsafe by the Director 
of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.  
 
(3)  To control nuisance wildlife by permit from the Arizona Game and Fish Department or 
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.  
 
(4)  By special permit of the Chief of the Police Department. 
  
(5)  As required by an Animal Control Officer in performing duties specified in A.R.S § 9-
499.04, A.R.S. Tit. 11, Ch. 7, Art. 6, and Chapter 6, Glendale City Code. 
 
(6)  In self-defense or in defense of another person against an animal attack if a reasonable 
person would believe that deadly physical force against the animal is immediately necessary 
and reasonable under the circumstances.  
(e) A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.   
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 2155, § 2, 7-25-00) 
Sec. 27-47 Sec. 27-48. - Animals; hunting, harassing and fishing prohibited. 
(a) No person shall hunt, harm, harass or threaten any animals in a city park.  
(b) No person shall angle for, catch or take any fish from any body of water in a city park 
except in such areas as are specifically designated for such use.  
(c) No person shall remove any animal from a city park except for the removal of dogs, cats, 
horses, donkeys and mules by their owners or for removals expressly authorized by the 
parks and recreation director.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-48 Sec. 27-49. - Animals; control; abandonment prohibited. 
(a) No person shall bring any animal into a city park except for dogs or cats restrained by a 
leash no more than six (6) feet in length, or for horses, donkeys or mules using trails 
pursuant to section 27-5049. Dogs within designated dog parks shall not require a dog leash. 
Any person bringing a dog or cat into a park shall always maintain actual physical control of 
such animal at all times and shall immediately remove any fecal matter of such animal from 
the park property for proper disposal.  
(b) No person shall introduce any animal into or abandon any animal in a city park without the 
express consent of the parks and recreation director. 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97)

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Sec. 27-49 Sec. 27-50. - Horses, donkeys and mules. 
(a) No person shall bring any horse, donkey or mule into a city park, or ride such animal in any 
location in a park, except on designated bridle or multi-use trails. No person shall bring or 
ride any horse, donkey or mule on a bridle or multi-use trail unless such animal is 
thoroughly broken, restrained and ridden with due care.  
(b) No person shall hitch his or her horse, donkey or mule to any rock, vegetation, fence or 
other improvement in a city park, except for such improvements as are intended to be used 
for such purpose.  
(c) No person shall permit his or her horse, donkey or mule to be unattended or to graze in a 
city park.  
(d) Persons riding horses, donkeys or mules on a bridle or multi-use trail in a city park shall 
have the right-of-way over any pedestrians or persons using vehicles, bicycles, motorized 
bicycles, motorized skateboards, skateboards, rollerskates roller skates, scooters, motorized 
scooters, or in-line skates on such trail.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-50 Sec. 27-51. - Swimming; boating; washing clothing; polluting waters. 
(a) No person shall swim, wade or bathe in any source body of water in a city park, except in 
such areas as are specifically designated for such use. Any person swimming, wading or 
bathing in any city park shall comply with all rules which are posted regulating such 
activities.  
(b) No person shall operate any boat, raft or other water craft watercraft of any kind upon any 
body of water in a city park, except in such areas as are specifically designated for such use. 
Any person operating a boat, raft or other water craft watercraft in a city park shall comply 
with all rules which are posted regulating such activities.  
(c) No person shall wash clothes in any sink, fixture, or any source of water in a city park, or 
discard or discharge any substance or object which may pollute water near or into any 
source body of water in a city park.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-51 Sec. 27-52. - Prohibition of miscellaneous recreational activities. 
Except in such areas as are specifically designated for such use, no person shall engage in 
any of the following activities in a city park:  
(a) Golfing.  
(b) Climbing trees.  
(c) Hiking in areas not designated for such use if designated hiking trails are provided.  
(d) Bringing into a park, using, or operating any radio-controlled model airplanes, boats, cars or 
similar objects.  
(e) Bringing into a park or launching any model rockets or similar objects.

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(f) Bringing into a park, using or operating any airplane, helicopter, glider, hot air balloon, 
parachute or other devices used to navigate or travel by wind or air.  
(g) Camping. 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-52 Sec. 27-53. - Littering, glass containers, and fires prohibited; exceptions. 
(a) No person shall dump, deposit, throw, discharge or otherwise place any paper, ashes, dirt, 
bottles, broken glass, cans, trash, litter, animal carcass, rubbish, debris or any substance, 
matter or thing, either liquid or solid, in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, or 
other sources of water in or adjacent to any park or on the grounds of said park except in the 
proper receptacles where these are provided. 
(a)(b) No person shall may dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, cans, ashes, paper, boxes, food, 
garbage or other waste in a city park, except for the disposal of such materials in proper 
receptacles provided by the city for such materials which originated from any lawful activity 
in such area(s). If no receptacles are provided, or if the receptacles are full, all such 
materials shall be removed from the park by the person who provided them. responsible for 
their presence in the park. 
(b)(c)No person in a city park shall have in his or her possession any glass container unless such 
person is expressly authorized by the parks and recreation director to use such containers in 
designated areas or facilities.  
(b) No person shall start or sustain a fire in any city park, except for the use of charcoal in grills 
designed for such use. No person shall build any fire in violation of any fire restrictions 
posted by the parks and recreation director. 
(d) No person shall kindle, build, maintain, or use a fire except in barbecue grills for cooking 
purposes only. Propane tanks are allowed up to a maximum of 20 lbs.  Any fire shall be 
continuously under the care and supervision of a competent person over the age of 18, from 
the time it is kindled until it is extinguished. No person shall throw away or discard any 
lighted match, cigar, cigarette, tobacco, paper, or other flammable material within or against 
any park structure, building, vehicle, or under any tree, landscaping or in underbrush in any 
park except in designated receptacles. The city manager or their designee, has the authority 
to declare a Fire Emergency and may prohibit all fires and/or smoking of tobacco products 
in one or more park and recreation areas, at their discretion.   
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-53 Sec. 27-54. - Disturbing others, advertising and vending prohibited; exceptions. 
(a) No person shall unreasonably disturb or interfere with other persons using a city park or 
participating in a city recreational program.  
(b) No person shall sell or advertise for sale any goods or services, to be furnished or performed 
immediately or in the future, in any city park, except for such vendors as are licensed 
pursuant to article V of this chapter.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97)

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Sec. 27-54 Sec. 27-55. - Smoking in facilities prohibited. 
Smoking in any enclosed facility in a city park is prohibited. 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-55 Sec. 27-56. - Noise. 
The provisions of chapter 25, article V of this Code shall not apply to persons participating 
in city-sponsored, special events in a city park, but such participants shall comply with all noise 
restrictions imposed by the parks and recreation director for such events.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Secs. 27-57. - Promotion, use, and distribution of illegal drugs in a city park. 
(a)   It is unlawful to promote the use or conduct transactions of illegal drugs of any kind in a city 
park. Individuals discovered in possession of illegal drug(s) to buy, sell, or consume, or in 
possession of drug paraphernalia as defined by ARS 13-3145, used to consume illegal drugs in a 
city park will be subject to a citation in addition to any existing Arizona Revised Statutes 
violation. 
(b)   Violators of this city code may be subject to a ban from all city-owned parks. 
Secs. 27-56--70 Secs. 27-58 —27-70. – Reserved. 
Sec. 27-73. - Revocation. 
The parks and recreation director may revoke any beer permit at any time if the permittee 
violates any of the city’s park rules and regulations or any law, rule or regulation concerning 
alcoholic beverages. Disregard for park policies and regulations may result in revocation of 
current reservation(s) by supervision staff, and/or of the permit holder’s future ability to utilize 
park amenities. (Ref. Sec. 27-83) 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-81. - Reservation of facilities; permits; applications; issuance; fees. 
(a) Any person wishing to reserve any portion of a city park or recreational facilities for group 
activities shall submit an application apply to the parks and recreation director for such 
reservation. The application shall include all information which the parks and recreation 
director deems necessary. “Group” under this section shall mean an activity at which the 
applicant anticipates less than five hundred (500) attendees as invited by the applicant, or 
those activities open to the general public shall require a permit by the department. Group 
activities involving five hundred (500) or more attendees shall be governed by Glendale 
City Code, Chapter 29.2, Special Events.  
(b) The parks and recreation director may issue a permit for the reserved use of a city park or 
recreational facility on such terms and conditions as he or she deems necessary. Each group 
permit shall be valid only for the dates and times specified, the park or facility (or portion

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thereof) specified, the persons, groups or entities specified, and the types of activities 
specified in the permit. Each group permit shall specify at least one (1) adult person who 
shall be responsible for any cleanup of or damage to the park or facility, and such person 
shall be present at all times always present during the time in which the park or facility is 
being used pursuant to the permit. Each group permit shall also specify the maximum 
number of persons who are authorized to use the reserved park area or facility at any time. 
The parks and recreation director may deny any application for a group permit on any 
reasonable grounds, including any prior violation of the city's park rules and regulations or 
any false information on the application for a permit.  
(c) A group permit may authorize the repeated reserved use of a city park or recreational 
facility, but no group permit shall be granted for a period of more than six (6) months.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 2591, § 1, 10-9-07) 
Sec. 27-88. - Revocation. 
The parks and recreation director may revoke any group permit at any time if the permittee 
violates any of the city's park rules and regulations or any terms and conditions of the group 
permit. Disregard for park policies and regulations may result in revocation of current 
reservation(s) by supervision staff, and/or of the permit holder’s future ability to utilize park 
amenities. (Ref. Sec. 27-83) 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 3, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-112. - Issuance standards; restrictions on number and location of park vendors. 
(a) No person shall be issued a vending permit if such person:  
(1) Knowingly makes any false or misleading statement while applying for or renewing a 
vending permit.  
(2) Is not also qualified for and the holder of a peddler's license.  
(3) Intends to use any pushcart which has not been approved by the city.  
(4) Has been denied a vending permit based on the applicant's personal qualifications, or 
had such permit revoked for cause, for a period of six (6) months following the final 
denial or revocation decision.  
(b) The parks and recreation director may, in his or her discretion, limit the number of vending 
permits issued at any one (1) given time for any park, the number of parks in which any 
particular vendor may operate, the locations in parks within which vendors may operate, 
and the hours during which park vendors may operate.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 5, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-114. - Application; change of address. 
(a) An application for a vending permit shall be made on forms furnished by the tax and license 
manager. The applicant must submit an application apply for a peddler's license with the 
application for a vending permit if such applicant has not already applied for or been issued

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a peddler's license. The application for a vending permit shall include the following 
information:  
(1) If the applicant is or will be employed or directed by a peddler business, the name, 
address, and telephone number of such business.  
(2) A brief description of the nature of the business and the items to be sold.  
(3) The applicant's peddler's license number.  
(4) The applicant's transaction privilege license number.  
(5) If the applicant will be using any pushcart on city property, photographs of such 
pushcart showing all its sides. If such pushcart will be used but does not yet exist, the 
applicant shall submit an isometric drawing showing all sides of the proposed pushcart 
and of any logos, printing or signs which will be incorporated in the design.  
(6) Any additional information necessary for the city to clearly visualize the design and 
appearance of any pushcart to be used.  
(b) An applicant for or a holder of a vending permit shall notify the tax and license division of 
any change of address from that which is listed on the application within forty-eight (48) 
hours of such change of address.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 5, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-115. - Issuance; expiration; renewal. 
Any vending permit shall be valid only for the calendar year in which it is issued. Each 
vending permit expires on December 31 of each year and must be renewed by January 31 of the 
following year by filing an application for renewal. No vending permit shall be renewed unless 
the permittee is in compliance with follows all provisions of this article and all regulations 
concerning peddlers at the time of renewal. The issuance of a vending permit shall not entitle the 
permittee to any automatic renewal of such permit for any subsequent year. All renewals shall be 
subject to the provisions of sections 27-112 and 27-116.  
(Ord. No. 1944, § 5, 5-27-97) 
Sec. 27-116. - Cancellation or suspension of permits without cause. 
(a) 
Upon seven (7) days’ notice, the parks and recreation director may, without cause, 
suspend all vendors’ permits for any particular park for a specified period not to exceed seven (7) 
days. Such notice shall be personally served on the permittees or mailed to the permittees' last 
known addresses. Service of the notice shall be deemed complete upon mailing. The city shall 
not be liable to any permittee for any damages or lost income resulting from such cancellation. 
The suspension shall automatically terminate on the date specified in the notice. 
(b)  
Upon seven (7) days’ notice, the city may, without cause, suspend or cancel all vending 
permits which have been issued for any particular park. Such notice shall be personally served on 
the permittees or mailed to the permittees' last known addresses. Service of the notice shall be 
deemed complete upon mailing. The city shall not be liable to any permittee for any damages or

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lost income resulting from such cancellation. The suspension shall automatically terminate the 
permits on the date specified in the notice. 
(Ord. No. 1944, § 5, 5-27-97) 
 
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, 
Maricopa County, Arizona, this 23rd day of January, 2024. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Mayor Jerry P. Weiers 
ATTEST: 
 
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Julie K. Bower, City Clerk   (SEAL) 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
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Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney 
 
REVIEWED BY: 
 
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Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager