Ord 2024-008/amending Chapter 58, Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation of the San Marcos City Code to add restrictions on certain beverage containers and coolers in the San Marcos River and within designated park areas adjacent to the river

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SECTION 1. The city council finds the Recitals to be true and adopts them as the findings of the city council. SECTION 2. Section 58.026 of the San Marcos City Code is hereby amended as set forth below. Added text is indicated by underlining. Deleted text is indicated by strikethroughs. Amendments to remaining sections of the City Code herein will be similarly indicated. Sec. 58.026. Definitions. In this article: All -terrain vehicle means a motor vehicle that is equipped with a saddle for the use of the rider, designed to propel itself with three or four tires in contact with the ground, designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use by the operator only. Artifacts mean objects used or modified by humans, including but not limited to arrowheads, dart points, stone, bone or shell implements, or any other object of historic or archeological significance. Boat means a vessel not more than 30 feet in length, measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer, and manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use. Camp or camping means erecting a tent, arranging bedding, or both for the purpose of remaining overnight, or the use of a trailer, camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of sleeping during the night. Children's Park means an area bounded on the north by the driveway leading from Cheatham Street to the Children's Park parking areas, on the east by the San Marcos River, on the south by the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and on the west by Purgatory Creek. City park means any area of real property owned, used, or maintained by the city as a public park, playground, or athletic facility. Container means a bottle, can, or other receptacle. Cooler means an insulated container for keeping food and drink cool. Cultural features include but are not limited to city archeological landmarks, archeological sites, historic sites and structures, Indian rock art, or historic rock art. Department means the parks and recreation department. Director means the director of the parks and recreation department.