Chapter 110 — Parks and Recreation
Definitions.
Sec. 110-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commissioner means the Commissioner of parks, recreation and cultural affairs.
Department means the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Linear park means a single land segment or series of adjoining land segments, where the total depth of the linear park is at least 20 feet and the total length is at least 1/8 mile, and where the distance between each segment is no greater than 100 feet. All of the adjoining land segments shall be dedicated as city park. Each segment must meet one of the following descriptions:
Vehicle means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power. (Code 1977, § 10-2001; Ord. No. 2012-37(12-O0452), § 1, 8-29-12; Ord. No. 2013-27(13-O-1088), § 4, 6-26-13)
Parks council.
Sec. 110-2. Parks council.
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Fee schedule.
Sec. 110-3. Fee schedule.
The following fee schedule is adopted for the department of parks and recreation for tax-exempt organizations and other organizations, for residents and non-residents. The Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall have the authority not to charge a fee at any given location over a period of time designated by the Commissioner, but not less than one month, provided that the decision is in writing and is applied uniformly to anyone utilizing said location during that time period.
$25.00
$70.00
$50.00 $63.00 $55.00 $73.00
$63.00 $83.00 $72.00 $101.00
$65.00 $80.00 $105.00 $120.00
$100.00
$30.00
$43.00
$30.00
$43.00
$75.00
$85.00 $100.00
$52.00
$75.00
$42.00
$60.00
$30.00
$43.00
$70.00
$90.00
$88.00
Hourly Fee
Adult Classes: Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clay (wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clay (hand building) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metalwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Framemaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance/lectures/tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Textiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Movement arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open studio, per week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$7.00 $7.00 $10.00 $10.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $6.00 $7.00 $15.00 $20.00 Children Fees: Summer camp (ages 2 & 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer camp (ages 4 & 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer camp (ages 6—12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer camp (ages 12—17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular classes (ages 2—4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular classes (ages 5—17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$16.00 $12.00 $10.00 $11.00 $16.00 $16.00 Room Rental:
Fee-based workshops, and meetings—20% of revenue or minimum of $ per hour (whichever is greater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30.00 per hour Art organizations and individual artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$9.00 Social and special events—$ per hour (4-hour minimum); $ per hour per additional hour; Additional $ per hour for all off hour rentals Fees are $300 minimum for first four hours, $75 each additional hour. Off hours rental fee is $500 minimum for first four hours, plus $150/additional hour Refundable cleaning deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Gallery Fees: Commissions on sales of art—Not to exceed 35% of total cost.
Non-resident fee—$ per session (Age 65+ exempt, Summer Camp students exempt)
Material Fee—Not to exceed $ per class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35.00
17.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.50 85.00 100.00 155.00 100.00 106.00 Room Rental Fee-based workshops, and 20.00 meetings 800.00 weekly Arts organizations (Working in studios)
South Bend Arts and Cultural Center Rental Fees 4-hour minimum for all rentals
Summer Camp (per week, per child)
Cultural Programming Drop-In 5.00 Resident Individual /Organization $45.00 $15.00 $85.00 $100.00 $1.00 $10.00 Resident/ City Employee $35.00 $35.00 $5.00
$70.00 $10.00 $150.00 $100.00 $1.00 $10.00 Non-Resident $110.00 $110.00 $5.00 Salary Surcharge and Security Requirements for the South Bend Cultural Center shall follow the same guidelines as stated in section 110-3(a)(4), subsection (d) entitled 7salary surcharge and security requirements.
Patron Category: Adults (ages 13—64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seniors (ages 65 and above) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children (ages 4—12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children (under 4 yrs. old) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.00 $8.00 $8.00 free Group rates (10 or more persons): Adult group (ages 13 and above), per person. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children's group (ages 4—12), per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seniors (ages 65 and above) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$9.00 $7.00 $7.00 Promotional Events:
The Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs or her/his designee shall be permitted to hold up to six Cyclorama promotional event days per calendar year during which s/he may reduce all or some of the Cyclorama admission fees set forth above by no more than $2.00. The Director or her/his designee shall have the discretion of applying the promotional event reduced fee structure to City of Atlanta residents only, on any or all of the promotional event days. The promotional event days and the discounts associated therewith shall be advertised in advance on the Cyclorama website.
The Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs or her/his designee shall be permitted to offer a discount admission price for Cyclorama patrons who present an admission ticket for entrance to another tourist attraction, provided that: 1) the ticket for the other attraction is dated within 48 hours of the requested entrance to Cyclorama; and 2) the discount associated with the other attraction is explained in writing at the Cyclorama ticket booth, is set forth on the Cyclorama website, and is applied uniformly to all Cyclorama patrons. In addition, the Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs or her/his designee shall be permitted to have written coupons issued for discounted Cyclorama admission fees, provided that said coupons are available to the public and are not distributed anywhere within Grant Park other than on Zoo Atlanta property. The Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs or her/his designee shall have the discretion to determine the amount of any discount offered pursuant to this paragraph, but in no event shall the discount exceed $2.00. Only one discount may be utilized per admission.
375.00 150.00 200.00
100.00 100.00 In the event that the protest is upheld, the protest fee will be returned,
$35.00 $110.00 $20.00 $35.00 $110.00
$20.00
$5.00
$30.00
$5.00 For use at City of Atlanta Natatorium or Recreation Center weight room during closed period only
$5.00
$2.00
$65.00
$25.00
$45.00
a.Green Fees (18-Hole Course): i. Resident Regular ii. Non-Resident Regular iii. Resident Senior (55+) iv. Non-Resident Senior (55+) v. Resident Junior (18-) vi. Non-Resident Junior (18-) vii. Resident Twilight viii. Non-Resident Twilight ix. Super Twilight (includes cart) x. Reservation Fee xi. Power Cart Fee (per person)
Mon. - Thur. $23.50 $28.00 $9.40 $11.00 $13.50 $14.50 $10.00 $16.00 $19.25 $1.50 $13.50 Fri. - Sun. $26.50 $32.00 $15.00 $16.00 $15.50 $16.75 $14.50 $18.00 $19.25 $1.50 $13.50
Weekdays (Monday—Thursday): Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students and senior residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonresidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonresident seniors and students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$7.00 6.50 10.00 7.50 Weekends (Friday—Sunday): Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students and senior residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonresidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonresident seniors and students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$9.00 7.00 11.00 8.00 Annual Membership Fees (Not valid on weekends or holidays before 12:00 noon):
Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resident students and seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonresidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonresident seniors and students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tee time surcharge for a specific tee time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Putting green fee—Usage fee for patrons not playing golf but who are using the facility as a putting green; per half hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Golf Equipment storage fee; short term and/or overnight storage, per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$400.00 325.00 550.00 475.00 3.00 3.00 2.00
$5.00 $37.50 $17.50 $70.00 $35.00 $65.00 $85.00 $110.00 $150.00 $245.00 $345.00 $55.00 $90.00 $40.00 $60.00 $50.00 $70.00 $120.00 $140.00
$15.00 $35.00
$110.00 $220.00 $220.00 $440.00 $25.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $60.00 $120.00 $55.00 $110.00 $75.00 $100.00 $200.00 $400.00 $50.00 $75.00
Lake Allatoona Resident Camp User Fee City Resident Per Week (Per Child)
80.00 Non-City Resident Per Week 135.00
Lake Allatoona Cabin Rental refundable deposit (small cabin), per night . . . . . . . . $150.00 Lake Allatoona Cabin Rental refundable deposit (large cabin), per night . . . . . . . . Lake Allatoona Cabin Rental fee (small cabin), per night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake Allatoona Cabin Rental fee (large cabin), per night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake Allatoona Grounds Rental Fee, per hour, three-hour minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . Use of kitchen is free with cabin rental (3) Dining hall rentals. Conference Room 1, per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference Room 2, per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combined conference rooms, per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitchen only, per day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kitchen cost with conference room rental, per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire building, per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Day = 8 hours (4) Lake Allatoona Activity Fees, for Residents and Non-Residents.
Canoe 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canoe trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kayak 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kayaking trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camping 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camping trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rock climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bouldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction to tree climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction to backpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250.00 150.00 250.00 50.00 $150.00 150.00 300.00 150.00 50.00 450.00 $15.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 45.00 45.00 5.00 5.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 Plant and wildlife identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orienteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geo-caching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outdoor photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primitive skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 15.00
$15.00 $3.00
The following parking fee applies to Grant Park (approximately 770 parking spaces): $2.00 per vehicle.
Ord. No. 2009-26(09-O-0673), §§ 1—10, 6-23-09; Ord. No. 2009-33(09-O-0805), §§ 11, 12, 6-23-09; Ord. No. 2010-14(10-O-0408), §§ 1, 2, 4-27-10; Ord. No. 2010-39(10-O-1063), § 1, 7-15-10; Ord. No. 2010-40(10-O-0936), §§ 1—11, 7-15-10; Ord. No. 2011-08(11-O-0260), §§ 1, 2, 3-30-11; Ord. No. 2011-20(11-O-0793), §§ 1, 2, 6-6-11; Ord. No. 2011-24(11-O-0826), § 1(Exhs. A, B), 6-29-11; Ord. No. 2012-25(12-O-0779), § 1, 6-13-12; Ord. No. 2012-36(12-O-0713), §§ 1—10, 7-25-12; Ord. No. 2012-38(12-O-0999), §§ 1—5, 8-29-12; Ord. No. 2012-42(12-O-1068), §§ 1, 2, 9-26-12; Ord. No. 2013-01(12-O-1653), § 1, 1-16-13; Ord. No. 2013-27(13-O-1088), § 4, 6-26-13; Ord. No. 2015-17(15-O-1099), § 1, 5-13-15; Ord. No. 2016-46(16-O-1605), §§ 1—8, 12-14-16; Ord. No. 2017-14(17-O-1157), § 6, 4-26-17; Ord. No. 2017-70(17-O-1216), § 1, 11-29-17; Ord. No. 2023-05(23-O-1042), § 1, 2-15-23) _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Athletic fees.
Sec. 110-4. Athletic fees.
Acceptance of gifts of animals.
Sec. 110-5. Acceptance of gifts of animals.
The Commissioner may accept gifts of animals on behalf of the city. (Code 1977, § 10-2017)
Use of city picnic pavilions.
Sec. 110-6. Use of city picnic pavilions.
All persons using or desiring to use city picnic pavilions shall comply with administrative and scheduling guidelines of the Department of Parks and Recreation which are on file in the office of the commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Ord. No. 1995-36, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 2013-27(13-O-1088), § 4, 6-26-13)
Playgrounds.
Sec. 110-7. Playgrounds.
All persons desiring to reserve use of city playgrounds shall comply with administrative and scheduling guidelines of the department of parks and recreation which are on file in the office of the commissioner of the department of parks and recreation. (Ord. No. 2024-46(24-O-1562), § 1, 11-4-24)
Secs. 110-8—110-30. Reserved.
Additional qualifications of Commissioner of parks, recreation and cultural affairs.
Sec. 110-31. Additional qualifications of Commissioner of parks, recreation and cultural affairs.
Bureaus.
Sec. 110-32. Bureaus.
The Department of Parks and Recreation shall consist of the following bureaus:
Qualifications of director, bureau of parks.
Sec. 110-33. Qualifications of director, bureau of parks.
In addition to the general qualifications set out in Charter, appendix IV, section 3(a), the director, bureau of parks shall have the following qualifications:
Functions and duties of bureau of parks.
Sec. 110-34. Functions and duties of bureau of parks.
The functions and duties of the bureau of parks shall include the following:
Qualifications of director, bureau of recreation.
Sec. 110-35. Qualifications of director, bureau of recreation.
In addition to the general qualifications set out in Charter, appendix IV, section 3(a), the director, bureau of recreation shall have the following qualifications:
Functions and duties of bureau of recreation.
Sec. 110-36. Functions and duties of bureau of recreation.
The functions and duties of the bureau of recreation shall include the following:
Qualifications of director, bureau of cultural affairs.
Sec. 110-37. Qualifications of director, bureau of cultural affairs.
In addition to the general qualifications set out in Charter, appendix IV, section 3(a), the director, bureau of cultural affairs shall have the following qualifications:
Functions and duties of bureau of cultural affairs.
Sec. 110-38. Functions and duties of bureau of cultural affairs.
The functions and duties of the bureau of cultural affairs shall include:
Secs. 110-39—110-54. Reserved.
Definitions.
Sec. 110-55. Definitions.
Violations.
Sec. 110-56. Violations.
Authority to adopt.
Sec. 110-57. Authority to adopt.
The mayor or the mayor's designee may designate the use of any park or park facility and may adopt appropriate rules and regulations governing the use of park grounds and facilities, the issuance of permits when required and the general operation of all parks and park facilities. (Code 1977, § 10-2002)
Provisions extended to parks.
Sec. 110-58. Provisions extended to parks.
All laws, provisions of this Code and other ordinances in force in the city for the promotion of the peace, good order and morals thereof are, whenever applicable, hereby extended to and shall embrace the territory included in the public parks; and any person violating any such ordinance shall be subject to the penalties therefor provided in this Code. (Code 1977, § 17-10002)
Prohibited conduct.
Sec. 110-59. Prohibited conduct.
Use of public parks at night.
Sec. 110-60. Use of public parks at night.
2003-112, § 5, 12-9-03; Ord. No. 2012-14(12-O0361), § 1, 3-28-12; Ord. No. 2013-62(13-O-1243), § 4, 11-27-13)
Closing of drive or avenue in park.
Sec. 110-61. Closing of drive or avenue in park.
Sale of goods, articles or services.
Sec. 110-62. Sale of goods, articles or services.
No person shall sell goods, articles or services of any nature in the city parks without first obtaining written permission from the mayor or the Commissioner; provided, however, that no person shall sell spirituous, vinous or malt liquors in the city parks, except as otherwise provided by ordinance. (Code 1977, § 10-2014)
Reserved.
Sec. 110-63. Reserved.
Sale of articles at community prices.
Sec. 110-64. Sale of articles at community prices.
All goods, articles or services sold in the public parks shall be sold at or below the community prices for such goods, articles or services. (Code 1977, § 10-2016)
Boating and swimming.
Sec. 110-65. Boating and swimming.
No person shall engage in boating, swimming or any like activity on any lake, pond or waterway within any park owned or operated by the city. However, this section shall not apply to persons renting boats from the city or its authorized concessionaire and operating them in an area designated for boating or to any city employee while in the performance of assigned duties or to any person comprising part of a rescue squad assisting or carrying out rescue work. (Code 1977, § 10-2010)
Weapons.
Sec. 110-66. Weapons.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127, it is unlawful to carry a firearm to or while at a public gathering, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127. (Code 1977, § 10-2012; Ord. No. 2008-57(08-O1256), § 2, 7-16-08)
Hunting and fishing.
Sec. 110-67. Hunting and fishing.
Approved lifeguard required at all swimming pools.
Sec. 110-68. Approved lifeguard required at all swimming pools.
All swimming pools operated within the city parks shall have present at all hours and times during which the swimming pool is open to the public a lifeguard who is approved as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross. (Code 1977, § 10-2013)
Protection of plants and animals.
Sec. 110-69. Protection of plants and animals.
Pets.
Sec. 110-70. Pets.
Dogs permitted in certain areas of Grant Park.
Sec. 110-70.1. Dogs permitted in certain areas of Grant Park.
Dogs permitted in certain areas of Piedmont Park.
Sec. 110-70.2. Dogs permitted in certain areas of Piedmont Park.
An off-leash pet area for dogs shall be established on a two and one-half acre parcel of specified parkland within Piedmont Park. Said area shall be operated, maintained and supervised with appropriate equipment, supplies, signage, and fencing by the Piedmont Park Conservancy, Inc., at no cost to the City of Atlanta. (Ord. No. 2002-25, § 1, 4-5-02; Ord. No. 2003-78, § 1, 6-24-03; Ord. No. 2005-04, § 3, 1-24-05)
Reserved.
Sec. 110-70.3. Reserved.
Dogs permitted in certain areas of Southbend Park.
Sec. 110-70.4 Dogs permitted in certain areas of Southbend Park.
An off-leash pet area for dogs shall be established on two (2) acres of undeveloped parkland within the Southbend Park. Said area shall be operated, maintained and supervised with the appropriate equipment, supplies, signage, and fencing by the Friends of Southbend Park at no cost to the City of Atlanta. (Ord. No. 2009-52(09-O-1319), § 1, 9-11-09)
Horseback riding and similar activities.
Sec. 110-71. Horseback riding and similar activities.
No person shall engage in horseback riding or shall bring any horse or fasten any horse to any tree or other object in any public park, except at or upon places designated therefor. However, this section shall not apply to law enforcement officers when engaged in their official duties. (Code 1977, § 10-2020)
Model airplane flying.
Sec. 110-72. Model airplane flying.
No person shall engage in model airplane flying in any public park, except at or upon places designated therefor; provided, however, that no person shall operate more than a 35 cc piston displacement motor. (Code 1977, § 10-2021)
Copying cyclorama.
Sec. 110-73. Copying cyclorama.
No person, except on written permission of the Commissioner, shall make or produce or aid or assist in the making or producing of any photograph, etching, painting or modeling of the cyclorama of the Battle of Atlanta, housed in the cyclorama building at Grant Park. (Code 1977, § 10-2019)
Helicopters.
Sec. 110-74. Helicopters.
No person shall land a helicopter in any public park unless such helicopter is being used in an emergency situation by emergency personnel, including but not limited to police, fire, civil defense and medical personnel, or unless such authorization is granted by resolution by the city council. (Code 1977, § 10-2028)
Overnight and other outdoor events occurring in parks.
Sec. 110-75. Overnight and other outdoor events occurring in parks.
Prohibited conduct in parks during outdoor events, assemblies.
Sec. 110-76. Prohibited conduct in parks during outdoor events, assemblies.
Posting bills and notices.
Sec. 110-77. Posting bills and notices.
Any person who, in any park, shall post bills or notices shall be guilty of an offense and shall be punished as provided in section 1-8; provided however, that the mayor or designee may allow bills and/or notice signs to be temporarily placed in any park when, in the discretion of the mayor or designee, such sign will be beneficial to any municipal or public endeavor, athletic or otherwise. (Code 1977, § 17-1003)
Secs. 110-78—110-85. Reserved.
Use of drives and avenues.
Sec. 110-86. Use of drives and avenues.
The roads, drives and avenues in public parks shall be open only to the use of pedestrians and bicycle riders and the occupants of vehicles in use for pleasure drives. No vehicles engaged in hauling for traffic or commerce shall use such roads, drives or avenues, except for the delivery of materials or other supplies necessary for the maintenance of the parks or for persons conducting business within the limits of the parks or with the written permission of the Commissioner. However, nothing in this section shall prohibit the policing of public parks by law enforcement officers. (Code 1977, § 10-2004)
Driving across parks.
Sec. 110-87. Driving across parks.
No person shall drive any vehicle upon or across any part of any public park, except upon roadways laid out and maintained for vehicular travel. This section shall not apply to city employees whose duties require them to drive on park property and who are authorized to do so by the Commissioner. (Code 1977, § 10-2005)
Unauthorized parking of vehicles in parks.
Sec. 110-88. Unauthorized parking of vehicles in parks.
No person shall park any vehicle upon any of the roads, drives, avenues or parking lots or at any other place within any park when the person is not using the park or any of its related facilities. This section shall not apply to city employees in the conduct of city business. (Code 1977, § 10-2007; Ord. No. 2003-112, § 10, 12-9-03)
Chapters 111—113 RESERVED Chapter 114 PERSONNEL* Article I. In General Sec. 114-1. Personnel records. Sec. 114-2. Standards of conduct prescribed; penalty for violation. Secs. 114-3—114-25. Reserved.
Article II. Compensation, Payroll Deductions and Charitable Contributions Division 1. Generally Sec. 114-26. Paymaster designated, duties. Sec. 114-27. Withholding tax; federal and state taxes. Sec. 114-28. Deduction of labor organization dues from salaries. Sec. 114-29. Authority to deduct from salaries of employees to cover pledge to the Atlanta City Employees' Friendship Club, Inc. Secs. 114-30—114-35. Reserved.
Division 2. Annual Combined Campaign for Charitable Contributions Sec. 114-36. Definitions. Sec. 114-37. Creation; objectives. Sec. 114-38. Eligibility requirements of fundraising federations. Sec. 114-39. Opportunity of fundraising federation to make presentation to board to demonstrate eligibility. Sec. 114-40. Providing written documentation of eligibility. Sec. 114-41. Review of application by board. Sec. 114-42. Determination of eligibility; notification; right to appeal. Sec. 114-43. Duties of board of directors. Sec. 114-44. Administrative costs. Sec. 114-45. Authority of board to retain independent contractor and hire staff personnel; reimbursement. Sec. 114-46. Compliance. Sec. 114-47. Agreement to comply with state law. Sec. 114-48. Employee's ability to serve on board without forfeiting leave. Secs. 114-49, 114-50. Reserved.
Article III. Equal Employment Opportunity Sec. 114-51. Statement of policy.
Sec. 114-52. Equal employment opportunity program for city departments and agencies.
Sec. 114-53. Definitions. Sec. 114-54. Ban-the-box. Sec. 114-55. Unlawful discriminatory practice—Ex-offenders. Sec. 114-56. Adverse employment decision—-Ex-offenders. Sec. 114-57. Dissemination of criminal history. Sec. 114-58. Exemptions. Secs. 114-59—114-75. Reserved.
Article IV. Civil Service Division 1. Generally Sec. 114-76. Definitions. Sec. 114-77. General purpose. Sec. 114-78. Applicability of article. Sec. 114-79. Civil service board. Sec. 114-80. Administrative officer of civil service board. Sec. 114-81. Personnel problem or action not covered by article. Sec. 114-82. Administration and enforcement. Sec. 114-83. Cooperation with other civil service systems. Sec. 114-84. Unclassified and classified service. Sec. 114-85. Rules and regulations. Sec. 114-86. Extension of classified status. Sec. 114-87. Pay and classification plan. Sec. 114-88. Active shooter training. Sec. 114-89. LGBTQ cultural humility training. Sec. 114-90. iSpeakATL language access training. Sec. 114-91. Workers' compensation training. Secs. 114-92—114-100. Reserved.
Division 2. Classification Plan Sec. 114-101. Objective and use. Sec. 114-102. Contents. Sec. 114-103. Administration of plan. Sec. 114-104. Allocation of position; creation of classes. Sec. 114-105. Allocation reviews. Sec. 114-106. Reclassification of positions. Sec. 114-107. Maintenance of plan. Sec. 114-108. Interpretation of class specifications. Sec. 114-109. Official copy of plan. Secs. 114-110—114-119. Reserved.
Division 3. Pay Plan Sec. 114-120. Sec. 114-121. Sec. 114-122. Sec. 114-123. Sec. 114-124. Sec. 114-125. Sec. 114-126. Sec. 114-127. Sec. 114-128. Sec. 114-129. Sec. 114-130. Sec. 114-131.
Compensation committee. Compensation philosophy. Composition. Adoption and amendment of the pay plan. Application. New appointments and starting rates. Annual increases. Increase in compensation. Compensation on demotion. Compensation on reclassification. Compensation upon reemployment. Compensation for part-time employment.
Sec. 114-132. Transfers. Sec. 114-133. Overtime. Sec. 114-134. Compensation for temporary work at a higher classification. Sec. 114-135. Pay periods. Sec. 114-136. Compensation upon grade change for a classification. Sec. 114-137. Compensation upon reduction in force. Sec. 114-138. Payment of relocation expenses. Sec. 114-139. Reserved. Sec. 114-140. Bilingual incentive pay. Sec. 114-141. Compensation upon recognized special certification. Sec. 114-142. Longevity incentive bonus. Sec. 114-143. Performance bonus. Secs. 114-144—114-150. Reserved.
Division 4. Certification of Payrolls Sec. 114-151. Payroll changes. Sec. 114-152. Review of payrolls. Sec. 114-153. Recovery of salaries improperly paid. Secs. 114-154—114-165. Reserved.
Division 5. Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination* Sec. 114-166. Policy. Sec. 114-167. Publicity. Sec. 114-168. Affirmative action. Sec. 114-169. Appeals based on alleged discrimination. Secs. 114-170—114-180. Reserved.
Division 6. Recruitment and Job Applications Sec. 114-181. Recruitment. Sec. 114-182. Announcement of vacant positions. Sec. 114-183. Filing application. Sec. 114-184. Employment requirements. Sec. 114-185. Fingerprinting and physical examination required of prospective officers and employees. Sec. 114-186. Rejection of applications. Sec. 114-187. Postponement or cancellation of examinations. Sec. 114-188. Preemployment inquiries. Sec. 114-189. Physical examinations. Sec. 114-190. Supervision of or by family member (nepotism). Secs. 114-191—114-200. Reserved.
Division 7. Examinations Subdivision I. General Provisions Sec. 114-201. Policy. Sec. 114-202. Open competitive examinations. Sec. 114-203. Rating system Sec. 114-204. Fraudulent conduct or false statements by applicant. Sec. 114-205. Restriction of participation in the evaluation process. Sec. 114-206. Method of rating. Sec. 114-207. Veteran's preference. Sec. 114-208. Inspection of papers. Sec. 114-209. Review or appeal of ratings. Sec. 114-210. Confidentiality of examination material. Sec. 114-211. Retention of examination records. Sec. 114-212. Promotional examinations. Secs. 114-213—114-225. Reserved.
Subdivision II. Police, Fire and Corrections Promotions Sec. 114-226. Sec. 114-227. Sec. 114-228. Sec. 114-229. Sec. 114-230. Sec. 114-231. Sec. 114-232. Sec. 114-233. Sec. 114-234. Sec. 114-235. Sec. 114-236.
Short title. Definitions. Purpose. Applicability. Status of present sworn members. Amendments. Creation of the rank specification. Amendments to the rank specification. Examination announcement. Filing of applications. Minimum qualifications to compete.
Sec. 114-237. Disqualification from examination process. Sec. 114-238. Examinations. Sec. 114-239. Concealment of identity. Sec. 114-240. Rating of examination parts. Sec. 114-241. Minimum passing score. Sec. 114-242. Determining minimum passing score. Sec. 114-243. Weights of examination parts. Sec. 114-244. Rank order on the eligible list. Sec. 114-245. Notification of results. Sec. 114-246. Eligible list. Sec. 114-247. Duration of eligible list. Sec. 114-248. Review of examination paper. Sec. 114-249. Appointing rule. Sec. 114-250. Removal from eligible list. Sec. 114-251. Probationary period. Sec. 114-252. Administration. Secs. 114-253—114-265. Reserved.
Division 8. Certification and Appointment Subdivision I. General Provisions Secs. 114-266—114-275. Reserved.
Subdivision II. Eligible Lists Sec. 114-276. Statement of policy. Sec. 114-277. Establishment of lists. Sec. 114-278. Types of lists and durations. Sec. 114-279. Methods of filling vacancies. Sec. 114-280. Availability of eligibles. Sec. 114-281. Removal of name from lists. Sec. 114-282. Restoration of names to eligible lists. Secs. 114-283—114-295. Reserved.
Subdivision III. Certification Sec. 114-296. Request for certification. Sec. 114-297. Number of names to be certified. Sec. 114-298. Incomplete certification. Sec. 114-299. Establishment of the new register. Sec. 114-300. Selective certification. Secs. 114-301—114-310. Reserved.
Subdivision IV. Appointment Sec. 114-311. Certification of eligibles. Sec. 114-312. Types of appointments. Sec. 114-313. Elimination of eligibles. Sec. 114-314. Objections to eligibles. Sec. 114-315. Sworn police and fire exception. Secs. 114-316—114-325. Reserved.
Division 9. Probationary Period of Employment Sec. 114-326. Sec. 114-327. Sec. 114-328. Sec. 114-329. Sec. 114-330. Sec. 114-331.
Policy and objectives. Extension of time. Promotional appointments. Position changes and transfers. Reemployment. Dismissal during probationary period.
Sec. 114-332. Probationary period reports. Secs. 114-333—114-345. Reserved.
Division 10. Promotions Sec. 114-346. Policy. Sec. 114-347. Political or partisan endorsement prohibited. Sec. 114-348. Types of promotions. Sec. 114-349. Certification and selection. Sec. 114-350. Release of promoted employees. Secs. 114-351—114-360. Reserved.
Division 11. Transfers, Demotions and Reemployment Sec. 114-361. Transfers. Sec. 114-362. Demotions. Sec. 114-363. Reemployment. Secs. 114-364—114-375. Reserved.
Division 12. Separations Sec. 114-376. Types. Sec. 114-377. Resignation. Sec. 114-378. Termination. Sec. 114-379. Layoff or reduction in force Sec. 114-380. Fitness-for-duty. Sec. 114-381. Dismissal Sec. 114-382. Retirement. Sec. 114-383. Death. Sec. 114-384. Separation on account of private contract management or operation, privatization or outsourcing of city services. Sec. 114-385. Exit interviews. Secs. 114-386—114-395. Reserved.
Division 13. Employee Performance Evaluation Sec. 114-396. Objective. Sec. 114-397. Period of evaluation. Sec. 114-398. Evaluation. Sec. 114-399. Review with employee. Sec. 114-400. Confidentiality. Sec. 114-401. Changes in evaluation. Secs. 114-402—114-410. Reserved.
Division 14. Attendance and Leave Sec. 114-411. Hours of work. Sec. 114-412. Lunch period. Sec. 114-413. Attendance. Sec. 114-414. Holidays. Sec. 114-415. Annual leave (vacation). Sec. 114-416. Sick leave. Sec. 114-417. Military leave. Sec. 114-418. Child caregiver leave. Sec. 114-419. Civil leave. Secs. 114-420, 114-421. Reserved. Sec. 114-422. Leave of absence without pay. Sec. 114-423. Compensatory time. Sec. 114-424. Disability leave. Sec. 114-425. Absence without leave.
Sec. 114-426. Blood donation leave of absence. Sec. 114-427. Leave to serve on an approved city employee board or commis-sion. Sec. 114-428. Paid leave for health screenings for certain health concerns. Sec. 114-429. Voluntary shared leave program. Secs. 114-430—114-435. Reserved.
Division 15. Outside Employment Sec. 114-436. Definition and conditions. Sec. 114-437. Procedure. Secs. 114-438—114-450. Reserved.
Division 16. Employee Development Sec. 114-451. Employee development. Sec. 114-452. Administration of employee development. Secs. 114-453—114-500. Reserved.
Article VI. Labor Relations Division 1. Generally Sec. 114-501. Short title. Sec. 114-502. Definitions. Sec. 114-503. Point of contact. Sec. 114-504. Disparate treatment prohibited. Sec. 114-505. Meet and confer sessions. Secs. 114-506—114-515. Reserved.
Division 2. Grievances Sec. 114-516. Sec. 114-517. Sec. 114-518. Sec. 114-519. Sec. 114-520. Sec. 114-521. Sec. 114-522. Sec. 114-523. Sec. 114-524. Sec. 114-525.
Application of division. Statement of policy. Purposes. Matters for which grievances may be filed. Matters for which grievances may not be filed. Determination as to whether a matter is grievable. Right of representation. Grievance resolution procedures. Extension of time in grievance process. Grievance forms.
Division 3. Disciplinary Action Sec. 114-526. Statement of policy. Sec. 114-527. Process of progressive discipline. Sec. 114-528. Cause for action. Sec. 114-529. Procedure for imposing disciplinary action. Sec. 114-530. Procedure for imposing adverse actions. Sec. 114-531. Modification of charges of proposed adverse action. Sec. 114-532. Emergency situations. Secs. 114-533—114-545. Reserved. Sec. 114-546. Right to file appeal. Sec. 114-547. Notice of appeal. Sec. 114-548. Civil service board members serving as hearing officers. Sec. 114-549. Authority and duties of hearing officers/panels. Sec. 114-550. Hearing procedures. Sec. 114-551. Conduct of hearing.
Sec. 114-552. Evidence. Sec. 114-553. Decision of hearing officer/panel. Sec. 114-554. Judicial review. Sec. 114-555. Dismissal of appeal. Secs. 114-556—114-565. Reserved.
Division 4. Substance Abuse Policy Sec. 114-566. Application of division. Sec. 114-567. Definitions. Sec. 114-568. Employee reform. Sec. 114-569. Use of substances. Sec. 114-570. Drug-free workplace statement. Sec. 114-571. Supervisors' responsibilities and guidelines. Sec. 114-572. Drug and/or alcohol analysis. Sec. 114-573. Results of drug/alcohol analysis. Sec. 114-574. Disclosures. Sec. 114-575. Procedures. Secs. 114-576—114-600. Reserved.
Division 5. Sexual Harassment Policy Sec. 114-601. Sec. 114-602. Sec. 114-603. Sec. 114-604. Sec. 114-605. Sec. 114-606. Sec. 114-607. Sec. 114-608. Sec. 114-609. Sec. 114-610.
Statement of policy. Definition of sexual harassment. Individuals covered. Complaint and investigation procedure. Resolving the complaint. Complaints against elected officials. Confidentiality. Retaliation. Sexual harassment prevention training. False allegations.