ARTICLE I IN GENERAL   (Return to Table of Contents)

A.  RULES AND REGULATIONS:

For the health, benefit and enjoyment of beach patrons and the neighborhood surrounding North Shore Beach on Debbie Drive in Slidell, Louisiana, the following rules and regulations shall apply to both the beach and the adjacent park property:

(1)  Hours of operation: Daylight to Dark.

(2)  No glass containers allowed.

(3)  No littering or dumping allowed.

(4)  No smoking allowed.

(5)  No open fires, firearms or fireworks allowed (This shall not apply to the display of fireworks with express parish authority, nor to duly authorized law enforcement agents on bonafide assignments).

(6)  Dogs, horses, or other pets are not allowed, except guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing impaired persons.

(7)  No audio or playing of electronic, amplified music before 9:00 a.m.

(8)  Nuisance noises and sounds that are unreasonably loud and intrusive, so as to be disruptive within the park or surrounding community are prohibited (See also Code Chapter 14).

(9)  No overnight camping.

(10)  Motorized or electric vehicles are not allowed.

(11)  Swimming and other similar water activities will be at patrons’ own risk. St. Tammany Parish provides no lifeguards.

(12)  Motorized boats and personal watercraft are not allowed on the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain adjacent to Northshore Beach Park.

B.  PENALTY AND ENFORCEMENT:

Except where state law or parish ordinance supercedes and provides for more stringent penalties, any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than ten (10) days, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Enforcement of this section shall be by the Parish Sheriff’s Office.

(Ord. No. 1158, adopted 05/22/80; amended by Ord. No. 81-212, adopted 06/04/81; amended by Ord. No. 12-2771, adopted 07/12/2012)

1. Amusement parks as used herein shall be places of amusement as defined in Section 12-030.00, Subsection (1) of this Code of Ordinances (formally Sec. 12-121(1) of the St. Tammany Parish Code published by the Municipal Code, Corp. 1979-1987)
2. Campground as used herein shall mean any privately owned land or area offered for use and/or occupancy to the public as a recreational or playground facility where spaces are rented on a temporary or short term basis to campers or other persons who utilize the facilities overnight or on a temporary basis, or a mobile home or trailer park offered for use and/or occupancy to transients for hire for less than seven (7) consecutive days, any or all of the foregoing operated as a commercial venture and for profit potential and for which a Parish Occupational License is required. As so used, same shall include private parks open to the public for a fee and recreational facilities whether or not overnight camping is permitted.
3. Manager as used herein shall be the person(s) designated by the owner to operate or supervise the daily operations of the campground or amusement park. The word "manager" shall also mean "operator" and the words are used interchangeably.
4. Owner as used herein shall be the title owner(s) thereof.

(Ord. No. 82-423, adopted 08/19/82)

This Article shall apply only in the unincorporated areas of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. (Ord. No. 82-423, adopted 08/1982)

1. The owner and/or manager of any campground or amusement park as defined herein is required to issue a written warning to all such campers or users thereof advising them that all property surrounding such campground or facility is under private ownership and that all legal property rights vest with the owner thereof and that the general trespass laws of the State of Louisiana apply uniformly to St. Tammany Parish, and that the trespass law will be enforced and that violators thereof are subject to prosecution.
2. The written warning can be on the reverse side of a receipt, on a separate document or paper or in lieu, thereof, a copy of this article can be issued to each person or camper. The warning must be given upon arrival of the camper at the campground and if a copy of the article is not provided, the warning shall contain the following language or words:


"WARNING All property outside this campground or amusement park that is not owned by the owners of this facility is private property under private ownership. Louisiana trespass laws apply to private property in compliance therewith. Violations of trespass laws shall be strictly enforced and can subject violators thereof to criminal prosecution."


3. It is further required of each campground and amusement park owner and/or operator to place a sign at his own expense at the campground or amusement park property line but on campground or amusement property, where it can easily be read by each person traveling said street or road exiting the campground or amusement park, said sign required to measure a minimum of four (4) feet by four (4) feet whereupon the following message or words shall be placed:
4. The word "warning" shall be at least three (3) inches in height. All other lettering shall be a minimum of two (2) inches in height. (Ord. No. 82-432, adopted 08/19/82)

It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor punishable as is con­tained in Section 1-008.00 of this Code of Ordinances for any owner and/or manager to fail to issue the written warning and post and maintain the warning sign(s) required hereunder. (Ord. No. 82-423, adopted 08/19/82)

The Boards of Commissioners of Parish Recreational Districts are authorized to promulgate guidelines, rules and regulations governing the conduct of participants and spectators of events at recreational district facilities, to provide for the consequences in the event of a violation thereof, and shall adopt procedures for the enforcement of same. In exercising the authority granted hereby, the Board of Commissioners has authority to gather evidence, hold quasi-judicial proceedings, and provide for the punishment of any violations, which may include prohibiting the violator from entering the recreational district property under their control.

(Ord. No. 03-0803, adopted 12/04/2003)

ARTICLE II RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1   (Return to Table of Contents)

Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish shall comprise and embrace all of that territory contained within the boundaries presently existing, including the Town of Mandeville, Louisiana; and the boundaries of said district shall be the same as the boundaries of Ward Four of St. Tammany Parish, said boundaries being described as follows:

Ward Four: Commencing at the mouth of the Tchefuncte River, proceed northeast along the center line of the mainstream of said River to its confluence with Ponchitolawa Creek; thence continue northeast along the center line of the main stream of said creek to the line dividing Ranges 11 and 12 East; thence north on said range line to the northwest corner of Section 7, Township 7 South, Range 12 East; thence east along the north line of Sections 7, 8, 9 and 10, Township 7 South, Range 12 East to the northwest corner of Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 12 East; thence south along the east line of Sections 10, 15, 22, 27 and 34 of Township 7 South, Range 12 East, and Sections 3, 10, 15, 22, 27 and 34 of Township 8 South, Range 12 East, and Sections 3, 10 and 15 of township 9 South, Range 12 East to the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain; thence northwest along the natural shoreline of Lake Pontchar­train to the mouth of the Tchefuncte River, the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 623, Bk. 7, P. 507; Ord. No. 644, Bk. 7, P. 579; Ord. No. 87-888, adopted 12/17/87)

CROSS REFERENCE: See Section 2-017.00, entitled "Wards" of this Code of Ordinances.

In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, it is the intention of the Parish Council to amend the boundaries of Recreation District No. 1to include the subdivision known as River Oaks, to-wit:

Commencing at the intersection of Bayou Monga and the Tchefuncte River, thence go upstream along the meanderings of Bayou Monga to I-12, thence go east on I-12 to US Hwy 190, thence go south on US Hwy 190 to Ponchitolawa Creek, thence follow the meanderings of Ponchitolawa Creek downstream to the Tchefuncte River, thence follow the meanderings of the Tchefuncte River upstream to Bayou Monga and the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 00-0211, adopted 10/05/2000)

AND:

In addition thereto, and in accordance with the authority conferred by Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the boundaries of Recreation District No. 1 shall include within its jurisdictional limits an area comprising the boundaries of Parish Voting Precinct 307 as established by Ord. No. 01-0393 more fully described as follows:

Commence at the intersection of Hwy. 190 and Ponchitalawa Creek, also the point of beginning; thence follow Ponchitalawa Creek east, northeast, east, northwest, northeast, east, northwest, northeast, southeast, and northeast to its intersection with Hwy. 59; thence follow Hwy. 59 north to its intersection with Parker Road; thence follow Parker Road northwest to its intersection with Soell Drive; thence follow Soell Drive northeast to its intersection with 11th Avenue; thence follow 11th Avenue northwest to its intersection with North Street; thence follow North Street southwest to its intersection with Lincoln Street; thence follow Lincoln Street west to its intersection with 11th Street; thence follow 11th Street south to its intersection with Madison Avenue; thence follow Madison Avenue west to its intersection with 7th Street; thence follow 7th Street north to its intersection with Quincy Avenue; thence follow Quincy Avenue west to its intersection with K Street; thence follow K Street south to its intersection with 9th Avenue; thence follow 9th Avenue west to its intersection with Hwy. 190; thence follow Hwy. 190 southwest, south, and southeast to its intersection with Ponchitalawa Creek, also the point of beginning.

(Ord. 06-1289, adopted 05/04/2006)

AND:

In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, it is the intention of the Parish Council to amend the boundaries of Recreation District No. 1 to add within it’s jurisdictional limits an area comprising the boundaries of a portion of Parish Voting Precinct 310 as established by Ordinance C.S. No. 01-0393, and as more fully described:

Section 15 ,16, 9, 10 and 48, T 7S, R 11E

Commencing at the intersection of Hwy 190 and Three Rivers Rd. also the point of
beginning.
From the intersection of Hwy 190 and Three Rivers Rd. follow Hwy 190 southward for a distance of 8,930 feet (+/-) to Interstate 12 interchange, following said interchange westbound 10,400 feet (+/-) to overpass of Three Rivers Rd. Following Three Rivers
Rd. meandering northeast 13,200 feet (+/-) to the intersection of Hwy 190 and the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 12-2793, adopted 08/02/2012)

The recreation district herein created shall be known and is hereby designated as "Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana," and as thus created, shall constitute a public corporation and political subdivision of the state and as such, shall have all the rights, powers and privileges granted and conferred by the constitution and statutes of the state, including the authority to incur debt, to issue bonds and to levy taxes. (Ord. No. 623, Bk. 7, P. 507)

STATE REFERENCE: LSA R.S. 33:4562(B)

The Board of Commissioners shall be composed of seven (7) members. There shall be six (6) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

The domicile of the recreation district created herein is hereby designated as the Town of Mandeville.

STATE REFERENCE: LSA R.S. 33:4562(C)

ARTICLE III RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2   (Return to Table of Contents)

A recreation district is hereby created within the Parish which shall comprise and embrace all of that territory within Ward 5 of St. Tammany Parish, subject to the provisionsin Section 16-034.00 below:

(Ord. No. 676, Bk. 8, P. 201; amended by Ord. No. 13-2920, adopted 03/07/2013)

The recreation district herein created shall be known and is hereby designated as "Recreation District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana," and as thus created, shall constitute a public corporation and political subdivision of the state, and as such, shall have all the rights, powers and privileg­es granted and conferred by the constitution and statutes of the state, including the authority to incur debt, to issue bonds and to levy taxes. (Ord. No. 676, Bk. 8, P. 201)

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of seven (7) members. There shall be six (6) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000; amended by Ord. No. 13-2920, adopted 03/07/2013)

The domicile of the recreation district created herein is hereby designated as the Recreation Center, Bush, Louisiana, which domicile is within the boundaries of said recreation district. (Ord. No. 676, Bk. 8, P. 201)

The boundaries of  Recreation District No. 2 shall include the corporate limits of the Village of Sun subject to adoption of a resolution by its governing authority approving the Village’s inclusion within the boundaries of the recreation district.

In the event the Village of Sun elects to be included within the boundaries of the recreation district, it shall have the exclusive right to nominate and appoint two (2) members to the Board of Commissioners and the Parish Council shall have four (4) appointments and the Parish President shall have one (1) appointment.

In the event the Village of Sun elects not to be included within the boundaries of St. Tammany Recreation District No. 2, then the boundaries of the recreation district shall exclude all of the incorporated Village of Sun as it exists on March 07, 2013, the date of expansion of the recreation district boundaries into the incorporated areas of the Parish north of the Bogue Chitto River, and to encompass all of the area within unincorporated Ward 5.

(Ord. No. 676, Bk. 8, P. 201; amended by Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000; amended by Ord. No. 13-2920, adopted 03/07/2013)

ARTICLE IV RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 3   (Return to Table of Contents)

Editor's Note:  Recreation District No. 3 was merged and consolidated with Recreation District No. 16 pursuant to Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009.

Editor's Note:  Recreation District No. 3 was merged and consolidated with Recreation District No. 16 pursuant to Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009.

There is hereby created a recreation district within the Parish which shall comprise and embrace all of that territory within the following described boundaries:

All of the territory included within the boundaries of the Eighth and Ninth Wards of the Parish, except that territory described as follows:

Beginning at the 1/4 corner common to Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 14 East and Section 37, Township 8 South, Range 15 East, go east across the center of Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 Township 8 South, Range 15 East, to the west bank of the East Pearl River. Thence, north along the west bank of the East Pearl River to the south boundary of Ward Six. Thence, west along the south boundary of the said Sixth Ward to the G. M. & O. Railroad. Thence, south along the G. M. & O. Railroad to its intersection of the 1/4 corner common to Sections 16 and 17, Township 8 South, Range 14 East. Thence, east to the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 698, adopted 03/24/77; Ord. No. 81-268, adopted 09/17/81)

Editor's Note:  Recreation District No. 3 was merged and consolidated with Recreation District No. 16 pursuant to Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009.

The recreation district created herein shall be known and designated as "Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana," and as thus designated, shall constitute a political subdivision of the state, and shall have all the powers granted to such districts under the Constitution and laws of the State. (Ord. No. 698, adopted 03/24/77)

Editor's Note:  Recreation District No. 3 was merged and consolidated with Recreation District No. 16 pursuant to Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009.

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of five (5) members. There shall be four (4) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

Editor's Note:  Recreation District No. 3 was merged and consolidated with Recreation District No. 16 pursuant to Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009.

The domicile of the recreation district created herein shall be the City of Slidell, Louisiana. (Ord. No. 698, adopted 03/24/77)

ARTICLE V RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 4   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 4, the boundaries of which shall be the entire Seventh Ward of the Parish as it existed on May 5, 1977.

(Ord. No. 81-238, adopted 07/23/81)

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of seven (7) members. There shall be six (6) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. Appointees thereto must be registered voters and residents of the Seventh Ward of this Parish as a condition precedent to their appointments and to maintain membership thereon. (Ord. No. 81-238, adopted 07/23/81; Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

EDITORIAL NOTATION: Ord. No. 81-238, adopted July 23, 1981, repealed former sections of this Article which said sections were derived from Ord. No. 712, adopted May 5, 1977; Ord. No. 721, adopted May 31, 1977; and Ord. No. 792, adopted February 16, 1978.

Members of the Board of Commissioners shall serve terms to expire December 31, 2003.

(Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

The St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 4 is vested with all powers, duties and functions vested in it pursuant to provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:4562 through 33:4566 as now adopted or as may from time to time hereina­fter be amended. (Ord. No. 81-238, adopted 07/23/81)

The domicile of the district created herein shall be the Bayou Lacombe Junior High School. (Ord. No. 81-238, adopted 07/23/81)

Hours of Operation:

1. All parks and recreational facilities shall be open only during the following hours:
   1. between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during the months of March through October;
   2. between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of November through February.
2. Any person may apply to Recreation District No. 4 for a permit authorizing usage of a park or recreational facility for certain specified hours during the periods the facilities are otherwise closed.
3. Hours of closure shall not apply to parish or district-sponsored events in progress at closing time, and shall be delayed until such time as the event is complete.
4. The Parish and Recreation District No. 4 are authorized to close any park or recreational facility for repairs, renovations, construction or other good cause at any time.

Glass Beverage Containers and Alcoholic Beverages:

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any type of glass beverage container or to discard a glass container in any park or recreational facility.
2. With the exception of beer and wine coolers, no alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in any park or recreational facility at any time. It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in a park or recreational facility while in an intoxicated condition.
3. The parish and Recreation District No. 4 may further permit or restrict the possession and use of alcoholic beverages at specific locations, or for specific events, as they deem necessary.
4. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only by authorized permit issued by the parish or Recreation District No. 4. When so authorized, such sale shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances including, but not limited to, Chapter 3 of this Code and applicable state laws.

Dogs To Be Leashed; Stray Animals In General:

It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any dog to pass over or stray into any park or recreational facility unless tied to a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length and under the control of a responsible person, or to permit any other animal to pass over or stray into any park or recreational facility.

Firearms, Weapons, and Explosives:

No person shall bring, or have in his possession, any firearm, weapon, or explosives into any park or recreational facility, except when specifically permitted. This section shall not apply to the display of fireworks under parish or district authority, nor to duly authorized law enforcement agents on bonafide assignments.

Traffic Control and Parking:

No person shall cause or permit the obstruction of traffic, by vehicle or otherwise, in any park, or any park street, or public street adjacent to any park or recreational facility.

Parking shall be in designated areas only. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or propel any bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, go-cart, or other vehicle in any park or recreational facility except on regular roads designated for such use.

Unlawful Assemblies:

Persons shall not collect in parks or recreational facilities in bodies or crowds for unlawful purposes or in a manner annoying or disturbing to others.

Penalty and Enforcement:

Except where state law or parish ordinance supercedes and provides for more stringent penalties, any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than ten (10) days, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Enforcement of this section shall be by the Parish Sheriff’s Office and employees of Recreation District No. 4.

(Ord. 00-0189, adopted 08/03/2000)

ARTICLE VI RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 5   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 5. (Ord. No. 80-40, adopted 09/11/80)

The boundaries of the district created herein shall be as follows:

Beginning at the 1/4 corner common to Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 14 East and Section 37, Township 8 South, Range 15 East, go east across the center of Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Township 8 South, Range 15 East, to the west bank of the East Pearl River. Thence, north along the west bank of the East Pearl River to the south boundary of Ward Six. Thence, west along the south boundary of the said Sixth Ward to the G. M. & O. Railroad. Thence, south along the G. M. & O. Railroad to its intersection of the 1/4 corner common to Sections 16 and 17, Township 8 South, Range 14 East. Thence, east to the point of beginning.

The above described recreation district boundaries were amended in accordance with the 1990 Census and reapportionment to remove Police Jury Districts 9 and 14 therefrom. Henceforth, the boundaries shall be comprised solely of Police Jury District 6 and the entire Town of Pearl River. (Ord. No. 80-40, adopted 09/11/80; Ord. No. 81-267, adopted 09/17/81; amended by Ord. No. 92-1668, adopted 11/19/92)

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of five (5) members. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Town of Pearl River. The Parish is authorized to appoint four (4) members. There shall be three (3) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

The domicile of the district herein created shall be the Town of Pearl River. (Ord. No. 80-40, adopted 09/11/80)

ARTICLE VII RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 6   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created the St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 6, the boundaries of which are hereby amended to coincide with the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of St. Tammany. (Ord. No. 88-946, adopted 05/19/88; amended Ord. No. 88-974, adopted 07/21/­88; amended by Ord. No. 92-1561, adopted 01/16/92; amended Ord. No. 00-0190, adopted 08/03/2000; amended by Ord. No. 03-0799, adopted 12/04/2003)

The boundaries of Recreation District No. 6 shall conform to the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 6 as follows:

Beginning at the intersection of the boundary line between Washington and St. Tammany Parishes and the section line between Sections 19 and 20, Township 4 South, Range 11East, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, measure southeasterly along the said boundary line between Washington and St. Tammany Parishes to the line dividing Wards 2 and 5 of St. Tammany Parish in Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 11 East; thence follow southeasterly the meanderings of the Second Ward Line to its intersection with the line dividing Wards 2 and 10 in Section 31, Township 5 South, Range 11 East; thence west along the dividing line between Wards 2 and 10 and continue west along the dividing line between Wards 2 and 3 to the Bogue Falaya River in Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 10 East; thence north along the meanderings of the Bogue Falaye River to Simalousa Creek, thence north along the meanderings of Simalousa Creek to Bill’s Creek, thence follow the meanderings of Bill’s Creek north to Pigeon Roost Creek, thence follow the meanderings of Pigeon Roost Creek north to the section line between Sections 5 and 6, Township 4 South, Range 10 East; thence, north along the section line dividing Sections 31 and 32, 29 and 30, and 19 and 20, Township 4 South, Range 11 East, to the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 03-0799, adopted 12/04/2003)

CROSS REFERENCE: See Chapter 8, Section 8-041.00 for descrip­tion boundaries for Fire Protection District No. 6.

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of seven (7) members. There shall be four (4) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. The Village of Folsom shall submit two (2) appointees to serve as members and have the authority to recommend to the Parish Council their successor appointees. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

The domicile of said Recreation District No. 6 shall be within the boundaries of Ward 2 as determined by the Board of Commis­sioners. (Ord. No. 88-946, adopted 05/19/88; amended Ord. No. 88-974, adopted 07/21/88)

ARTICLE VIII RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 7   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created the St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 7. (Ord. No. 85-426, adopted 06/20/85)

The boundaries of the district created in this Article shall be all of Ward 6, as described in Section 2-017.00 of this Code of Ordinances. (Ord. No. 85-426, adopted 06/20/85)

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of seven (7) members. There shall six (6) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

The domicile of the district created in this Article shall be the Hickory Maintenance Barn, Highway 41, Pearl River, Louisiana. (Ord. No. 85-426, adopted 06/20/85)

Rescinded by Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/00)

ARTICLE IX RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 8   (Return to Table of Contents)

(Ord. No. 86-579, adopted 03/20/86 created district; Ord. No. 90-1311, adopted 07/19/90 abolished Recreation District No. 8 and Special Recreation District No. 8.)

ARTICLE X RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 9   (Return to Table of Contents)

Under and by virtue of the authority conferred by Sections 4562 to 4566, both inclusive, of title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R.S. 33:4562 - 33:4566), and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a recreation district is hereby created within the Parish, which recreation district shall comprise and embrace certain territory contained within the boundaries of Ward 9 of the Parish:

Commencing at the intersection of the center line of Facianes Canal and the shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 13 East, the point of beginning; thence follow the meanderings of Fa­cianes Canal northeast, southeast, northeast, east and southeast to its intersection with the western boundary of the Southern Railroad; thence continue south 45 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds east to the center line of U.S. 11; thence follow the center line of U.S. 11 in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with the Schneider Canal; thence follow the meanderings of Schneider Canal in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with the center line of Howze Beach Road; thence go northeasterly along the center line of Howze Beach Road to its intersection with La. 433 (Salt Bayou road); thence follow the center line of La. 433 in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with the northern boundary of Pirate s Harbor Subdivision, also the northern right-of-way line of Captain Morgan Street (not constructed); thence southwest along the northern right-of-way of Captain Morgan Street to the center line of East Diversion Canal; thence south and south­west along the center line of said canal to its intersection with Salt Bayou; thence follow the meanderings of Salt Bayou in a southwesterly direction to the shore of Lake Pontchartrain; thence follow the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain in a northwesterly direction to the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 86-638, adopted 06/19/86)

The recreation district created by this Article shall be and is hereby designated as "Recreation District No. 9 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana," and as thus created shall constitute a body corporate and political subdivision of the state, and as such, shall have all the rights, powers and privileges granted and conferred by the state constitution and statutes, including the authority to incur debt, issue bonds and levy taxes. (Ord. No. 86-638, adopted 06/19/86)

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of five (5) members. There shall be four (4) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President.(Ord. No. 00-0157; adopted 06/01/2000)

The domicile of said recreation district shall be North Shore Fire Station, Debbie Drive, Slidell, Louisiana, which domicile is within the corporate limits of the recreation district; and the Board of Commissioners ap­pointed shall meet at domicile on Friday, August 1, 1986, at 7:30 P.M., and proceed to organize and elect their officers, all in the manner and form provided for by law. (Ord. No. 86-638, adopted 06/19/86)

ARTICLE XI RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 10   (Return to Table of Contents)

Under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 19 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Sections 4562 to 4566, both inclusive, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (LSA R.S. 33:4562 - 33:4566), and other consti­tu­tional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the boundaries of St. Tammany Recreation District No. 10, State of Louisiana, shall be and the same are expanded to comprise and embrace all of that territory within Ward 3 of St. Tammany Parish, as described in Section 2-170.00 of the Code of Ordinanc­es, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana including all that area of said Ward within the bound­aries of the City of Covington, State of Louisiana. (Covington City Council resolution of January 8, 1991) (Ord. No. 90-1274, adopted 05/17/90; amended by Ord. No. 91-1408, adopted 02/21/91)

The Parish Council hereby amends the boundaries of Recreation District No. 10 to exclude the subdivision known as River Oaks, to-wit:

Commencing at the intersection of Bayou Monga and the Tchefuncte River, thence go upstream along the meanderings of Bayou Monga to I-12, thence go east on I-12 to US Hwy 190, thence go south on US Hwy 190 to Ponchitolawa Creek, thence follow the meanderings of Ponchitolawa Creek downstream to the Tchefuncte River, thence follow the meanderings of the Tchefuncte River upstream to Bayou Monga and the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 00-0211, adopted 10/05/2000)

AND:

In accordance with the authority conferred by Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the boundaries of Recreation District No. 10 are hereby further amended to remove from its jurisdictional limits an area comprising the boundaries of Parish Voting Precinct 307 as established by Ord. No. 01-0393, more fully described as follows, to-wit:

Commence at the intersection of Hwy. 190 and Ponchitalawa Creek, also the point of beginning; thence follow Ponchitalawa Creek east, northeast, east, northwest, northeast, east, northwest, northeast, southeast, and northeast to its intersection with Hwy. 59; thence follow Hwy. 59 north to its intersection with Parker Road; thence follow Parker Road northwest to its intersection with Soell Drive; thence follow Soell Drive northeast to its intersection with 11th Avenue; thence follow 11th Avenue northwest to its intersection with North Street; thence follow North Street southwest to its intersection with Lincoln Street; thence follow Lincoln Street west to its intersection with 11th Street; thence follow 11th Street south to its intersection with Madison Avenue; thence follow Madison Avenue west to its intersection with 7th Street; thence follow 7th Street north to its intersection with Quincy Avenue; thence follow Quincy Avenue west to its intersection with K Street; thence follow K Street south to its intersection with 9th Avenue; thence follow 9th Avenue west to its intersection with Hwy. 190; thence follow Hwy. 190 southwest, south, and southeast to its intersection with Ponchitalawa Creek, also the point of beginning.

(Ord. 06-1289, adopted 05/04/2006)

AND:

In accordance with the authority conferred by Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the boundaries of Recreation District No. 10 are hereby further amended to remove from its jurisdictional limits an area comprising the boundaries of Parish Voting Precincts 305, 308, 309, 311, A04 and a portion of Precinct A02, less and except any properties within the municipal boundaries of the City of Covington, as established by Ord. 01-0415, adopted 12/20/2001, more fully described as follows, to-wit:

Commence at the intersection of Hwy. 190 and 9th Avenue, also the point of beginning; thence follow Hwy. 190 north to its intersection with Hwy. 21 (a/k/a Military Road); thence follow Hwy. 21 north and northeast to its intersection with Hwy. 36; thence follow Hwy. 36 east, southeast and south to its intersection with Level Street; thence follow Level Street west to its intersection with Hwy. 59; thence follow Hwy. 59 south to its intersection with Parker Drive; thence follow Parker Drive northwest to its intersection with Soell Drive; thence follow Soell Drive northeast to its intersection with 11th Avenue; thence follow 11th Avenue northwest to its intersection with North Street; thence follow North Street southwest to its intersection with Lincoln Street; thence follow Lincoln Street west to its intersection with 11th Street; thence follow 11th Street south to its intersection with Madison Avenue; thence follow Madison Avenue west to its intersection with 7th Street; thence follow 7th Street north to its intersection with Quincy Avenue; thence follow Quincy Avenue west to its intersection with K Street; thence follow K Street south to its intersection with 9th Avenue; thence follow 9th Avenue west to its intersection with Hwy.190, also the point of beginning.

(Ord. 06-1321, adopted 06/01/2006)

AND:

Under and by virtue of the authority conferred by Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, it is the intention of the Parish Council to amend the boundaries of Recreation District No. 10 to remove from it’s jurisdictional limits an area comprising the boundaries of a portion of Parish Voting Precinct 310 as established by Ordinance C.S. No. 01-0393, and as more fully described:

Section 15 ,16, 9, 10 and 48, T 7S, R 11E

Commencing at the intersection of Hwy 190 and Three Rivers Rd. also the point of
beginning.
From the intersection of Hwy 190 and Three Rivers Rd. follow Hwy 190 southward for a distance of 8,930 feet (+/-) to Interstate 12 interchange, following said interchange westbound 10,400 feet (+/-) to overpass of Three Rivers Rd. Following Three Rivers
Rd. meandering northeast 13,200 feet (+/-) to the intersection of Hwy 190 and the point of beginning.

(Ord. No 12-2793, adopted 08/02/2012)

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-112.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 90-1274, adopted 05/17/90.

The recreation district created by this Article shall be and is hereby designated as "Recreation District No. 10 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana," and as thus created shall constitute a body corporate and political subdivision of the State, and as such, shall have all the rights powers and privi­leges granted and conferred by the State Constitution and Stat­utes, including the authority to incur debt, issue bonds and levy taxes. (Ord. No. 90-1274, adopted 05/17/90)

Note: Ord. No. 90-1274, adopted 05/17/90 and Ord. No. 91-1408, adopted 02/21/91, rescinded by Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000.

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of seven (7) members. There shall be four (4) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. There shall be two (2) appointed by the City of Covington with at least one of which shall be a qualified voter and resident of the City of Covington.

(Ord.No. 91-1408, adopted 02/21/91, amended by Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000, amended by Ord. No. 03-0659, adopted 04/03/2003)

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-113.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 90-1274, adopted 05/17/90.

The domicile of the district created herein created is the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury Office, 428 East Boston Street, Covington, Louisiana 70433. (Ord. No. 90-1274, adopted 05/17/90)

ARTICLE XII RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 11   (Return to Table of Contents)

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-116.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 92-1570, adopted 02/20/92.

There is hereby created St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 11, and as thus created, said District consti­tutes a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, with all rights, powers and privileges granted and conferred by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Louisiana. (Ord. No. 92-1570, adopted 02/20/92)

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-117.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 92-1570, adopted 02/20/92.

The boundaries of the District created herein encompasses all of Ward 10 of St. Tammany Parish, as described in Section 2-017.00 of the Code of Ordinances, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, INCLUD­ING all that area within the boundaries of the Town of Abita Springs, Louisiana. (Ord. No. 92-1570, adopted 02/20/92)

In accordance with the authority conferred by Chapter 11, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the boundaries of Recreation District No. 11 are hereby amended to add within its jurisdictional limits an area comprising the boundaries of Parish Voting Precincts 305, 308, 309, 311, A04, and a portion of Precinct A02, less and except any properties within the municipal boundaries of the City of Covington, as established by Ordinance C.S. No. 01-0415, adopted December 20, 2001, and as more fully described as follows, to-wit:

Commence at the intersection of Hwy. 190 and 9th Avenue, also the point of beginning; thence follow Hwy. 190 north to its intersection with Hwy. 21 (a/k/a Military Road); thence follow Hwy. 21 north and northeast to its intersection with Hwy. 36; thence follow Hwy. 36 east, southeast and south to its intersection with Level Street; thence follow Level Street west to its intersection with Hwy. 59; thence follow Hwy. 59 south to its intersection with Parker Drive; thence follow Parker Drive northwest to its intersection with Soell Drive; thence follow Soell Drive northeast to its intersection with 11th Avenue; thence follow 11th Avenue northwest to its intersection with North Street; thence follow North Street southwest to its intersection with Lincoln Street; thence follow Lincoln Street west to its intersection with 11th Street; thence follow 11th Street south to its intersection with Madison Avenue; thence follow Madison Avenue west to its intersection with 7th Street; thence follow 7th Street north to its intersection with Quincy Avenue; thence follow Quincy Avenue west to its intersection with K Street; thence follow K Street south to its intersection with 9th Avenue; thence follow 9th Avenue west to its intersection with Hwy. 190, also the point of beginning.

(Ord. 06-1321, adopted 06/01/2006)

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-118.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 92-1570, adopted 02/­20/92; amended by Ord. No. 92-1576, adopted 03/19/92; said ordinance rescinded with the adoption of Ord. No. 00-0157 on June 1, 2000 in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of five (5) members. There shall be four (4) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000).

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-119.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 92-1570, adopted 02/­20/92.

The domicile of the Dis­trict created herein is 22161 Level Street, (P.O. Box 461), Abita Springs, Louisiana 70420. (Ord. No. 92-1570, adopted 02/­20/92; amended by Ord. No. 92-1576, adopted 03/19/92)

ARTICLE XIII RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 12   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 12, the boundaries of which are hereby amended to coincide with the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of St. Tammany. (Ord. No. 03-0799, adopted 12/04/2003)

The boundaries of Recreation District No. 12 shall be as follows:

Beginning at the northwest corner of St. Tammany Parish, being the corner common to St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes, measure southeasterly along the boundary line between Washington and St. Tammany Parishes to the line between Sections 19 and 20, Township 4 South, Range 11 East, St. Tammany Parish; thence measure southerly along the Section line between Sections 19 and 20, Sections 29 and 30, and Sections 31 and 32, Township 4 South, Range 11 East; and continue southerly along the section line between Sections 5 and 6, Township 5 South, Range 11 East, to its intersection with Pigeon Roost Creek, thence following the meanderings of Pigeon Roost Creek south to Bills’ Creek, thence south along the meanderings of Bill’s Creek to Simolousa Creek, thence follow the meanderings of Simalousa Creek south to the Bogue Falaya River, thence follow the meanderings of the Bogue Falaya River south to the intersection with the south line of Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 10 East and the Ward line between Wards 2 and 3, thence measure westerly along the Ward line common to Wards 2 and 3 to the Tchefuncte River; thence measure northerly along the meandering of the center of the Tchefuncte River to the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 03-0799, adopted 12/04/2003)

CROSS REFERENCE: See Chapter 8, Section 8-040.00 for descrip­tion boundaries for Fire Protection District No. 5.

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-127.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 92-1596, adopted 05/21/92, then rescinded by Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000 in accordance with Home Rule Charter.

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of five (5) members. There shall be four (4) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000)

EDITORIAL NOTE: New Section 16-128.00 created under the authority of Ordinance No. 92-1596, adopted 05/21/92.

The domicile of the District created herein is the Folsom Town Hall, 82341 Railroad Avenue, Folsom, Louisiana 70437. (Ord. No. 92-1596, adopted 05/21/92)

ARTICLE XIV RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 13   (Return to Table of Contents)

Note: Recreation District No. 13 was abolished per Ord. No. 97-2633, adopted 04/17/97)

Recreation District No. 13 be and is hereby abolished. (Originally created by Ord. No. 93-1695, adopted 01/21/93, abolished by Ord. No. 97-2633, adopted 04/17/97)

ARTICLE XV RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 14   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 14, and as thus created, said District constitutes a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, with all rights, powers and privileges granted and conferred by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Louisiana. (Ord. No. 99-3017, adopted 02/25/99)

The boundaries of the District created herein shall encompass the property contained within the boundaries of Ward 1 of Police Jury District 1 of St. Tammany Parish, more particularly described in Section 2-017.00 of this Code. (Ord. No. 99-3017, adopted 02/25/99)

The Board of Commissioners shall be comprised of seven (7) members. There shall be six (6) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. (Ord. No. 00-0157, adopted 06/01/2000).

The domicile of the District created herein shall be Madisonville, Louisiana.

(Ord. No. 99-3017, adopted 02/25/99)

ARTICLE XVI TAMMANY TRACE   (Return to Table of Contents)

EDITORIAL NOTE: The St. Tammany Police Jury acquired a 31+ mile section of the abandoned Illinois Gulf Railroad corridor in 1992 through a Federal Grant Purchase. The area has been dedicated to the public for recreational use and is identified and known as “Tammany Trace”. It is Louisiana’s first Rails to Trails Conversion, and follows the 31+ mile section of the old Illinois Gulf Rail Corridor , connecting Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Lacombe and Slidell. Out of concern for the safety and well-being of the general public and to insure that the area is maintained for the purpose intended, it is necessary to establish rules and regulations governing the use of Tammany Trace.

Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, group, or organization to be on or to use any portion of Tammany Trace that has not been officially opened to the public, unless express written permission has been obtained from the Parish. Violators will be subject to prosecution under state trespass laws and subject to all fines and/or imprisonment coincidental therewith.

As areas are officially opened for public use, same will be posted accordingly.

Exceptions. Exempt herefrom are law enforcement officials, parish employees, agents, servants and representatives, and those individuals contracted with by the parish for professional services in connection with development and/or improvements to Tammany Trace. (Ord. No. 93-1706, adopted 03/18/93; amended by Ord. No. 94-2024, adopted 07/21/94)

Tammany Trace is a 31 mile long by approximate 200 feet wide linear park located between Covington and Slidell, Louisiana, connecting Abita Springs, Mandeville, and Lacombe to the end points. Tammany Trace is composed of a main trail, a horse trail, and various other recreational and support facilities. (Ord. No. 94-2024, adopted 07/21/94)

The following are the approved rules and regulations established in connection with Tammany Trace:

General Rules:

Hours of Operation: Daily from 7:00 a.m. to dark.

Please stay on the appropriately marked trails. Pedestrians should stay on the west shoulder or to the right along each side of the trail. Slower traffic should stay to the right in each direction. Passing traffic should notify slower traffic that they are passing either by voice, horn, or bell.

Obey all federal, state, and local traffic laws. Laws will be strictly enforced in accordance with fines associated with violations.

Park only in designated areas. Unauthorized parking is subject to being towed and/or ticketed.

No trespassing on private property.

THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED ON TAMMANY TRACE OR ITS FACILITIES:

. Alcohol

. Camping

. Fires

. Carrying or discharging of firearms or fireworks

. Use of glass containers

. Hunting

. Littering

. Pets on main trail

. Racing

. Unauthorized solicitation

. Swimming, wading or diving

. Unauthorized structures

Only authorized motorized vehicles are allowed on Tammany Trace.

Do not disturb plant vegetation. Tammany Trace traverses an environmentally sensitive area of St. Tammany Parish.

Handling of wildlife found on Tammany Trace is prohibited. Please contact Tammany Trace Ranger or appropriate parish authorities if there is a problem.

Specific Trail Rules:

Horses stay in assigned areas.

A Coggins test is required for horses using Tammany Trace.

Do not exceed 20 MPH speed limit.

Horses must be kept at a walk in the area designated for horses on the main trail.

Helmets, knee pads, elbow and wrist guards are required for roller bladers.

Helmets are required for off-road biking (when such area has been constructed).

Obey all traffic signs along the trail.

Stay in designated areas only. Stay out of drainage ditches and other such structures not constructed for recreational purposes.

When you see hazard signs and reflective markings on the main trail, these signs denote possible danger areas. Move as close to the center of the trail as traffic will allow.

BRIDGE ETIQUETTE: ROLLER BLADERS YIELD TO CYCLIST; CYCLIST YIELD TO JOGGERS; JOGGERS YIELD TO WALKERS; WALKERS YIELD TO HORSES

Helmets for cyclists and horsemen are strongly recommended and encouraged. Ride at your own risk if no helmet is worn. St. Tammany Parish is not responsible for injuries resulting from lack of proper equipment, improperly maintained equipment, improperly used equipment, or improper or unsafe use of Tammany Trace facilities.

CONSTRUCTION:

Absolutely no one shall use areas designated either as “Under Construction” or signed as “No Trespassing”. These areas are unsafe and are not open to the general public. Further only authorized personnel are allowed to enter these areas.

Tammany Trace is ADA accessible, and St. Tammany Parish encourages use of the Trail by all, regardless of race, creed, sex, ethnic origin or physical impairment.

Commissioned St. Tammany Parish Trace RANGERS ARE EMPOWERED TO PATROL THE TRACE, WRITE, AND ISSUE CITATIONS TO OFFENDERS.

(Ord. No. 94-2024, adopted 07/21/94)

A. Definitions:

1. Access, for the purposes hereof, shall mean any intrusion or use of the right-of-way;

2. Alternative, for the purposes hereof, shall mean any method of achieving a similar result of the project goal;

3. Facility, for the purposes hereof, shall mean any roadway, driveway, highway, structure, or utility;

4. Driveway, for the purposes hereof, shall mean a private roadway providing access to one single family residential structure;

5. Landlocked, for the purposes hereof, shall mean the inability to access a public road or other servitude of ingress or egress; and

6. St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission is an extension and creation of the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury. The said commission shall review the access request application, and may grant or deny said access request application.

B. Presumption of best use:

The Tammany Trace corridor was acquired for its best and most necessary use and benefit as a transportation corridor and to preserve that corridor intact for future transportation uses. Therefore, those requesting access to/or within the Tammany Trace corridor shall bear the burden of proof relative to the need for such access. The Tammany Trace corridor presently is in interim use by the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury as a multiple use transportation and recreation linear corridor.

C. Incompatibility:

The St. Tammany Parish Police Jury shall deny any requests for access which, in its sole discretion, would adversely affect, or is incompatible to, the Tammany Trace corridor.

D. Minimum Requirements for Access:

In general, access to/or within the Tammany Trace corridor will not be granted. Access may only be granted in special circumstances where all of the following minimum requirements are met:

1. It is proven that there is an absolute need for the facility and/or access;

2. It is established and proven that there is no other alternative to the access of the Tammany Trace for such facility and/or access;

3. It is proven that the facility does not interfere with the present or future use of the Tammany Trace corridor; and

4. It is proven that all possible planning has been carried out to minimize adverse and harmful effects to the Tammany Trace corridor which would result from such facility or access thereto.

E. Additional Requirements for Roadways:

In addition to the above minimum requirements, requests for roadway crossings or intrusions may only be granted where all of the following additional requirements are met:

1. It is proven that the construction of a service road is not possible to avoid a roadway crossing or intrusion; and

2. The proposed roadway crossing or intrusion shall be a separated grade crossing allowing the Tammany Trace to remain at grade.

F. Exceptions:

There shall be no exceptions to the minimum requirements for access. However, the following circumstances may be considered exceptions to the additional requirements for roadways:

1. Individual private driveways or farm crossings that access one single family residential structure.

2. A temporary at-grade crossing to allow access until a separated grade structure can be constructed. the granting of a temporary at-grade crossing shall be for a period not to exceed one year.

G. Request for Access:

The access request application may be considered only after the requesting party completes and submits an application providing information which would allow the St. Tammany Parish Department of Development to determine the extent and impact of the access requested. The St. Tammany Parish Police Jury shall establish and may amend, from time to time, any standards, criteria, guidelines, procedures or forms for receiving, reviewing and acting on applications for access to/or within the Tammany Trace corridor.

The access request application shall include the following information:

1. Name and address of the applicant and responsible party;

2. A plat indicating the precise location of the requested access and the surrounding area;

3. A statement indicating the nature, purpose and need for the requested access;

4. A statement and plat indicating all other possible ingress and egress including, but not limited to, all roads and servitudes which allow, or may allow, alternatives to the access requested;

5. Approved and completed plans and specifications of the requested access; and

6. An acknowledgment and agreement holding harmless and indemnifying the governing authority, its agencies, servants and employees from any and all liability, of whatever nature or kind, which may arise in connection with the said requested access.

The aforementioned application requirements shall be presented to the Planning Commission for its review and consideration. The Planning Commission shall make a formal recommendation to the Police Jury at the earliest practicable date regarding the application request. Should the Planning Commission recommend that application be granted, same shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the Police Jury to initiate the review thereof by the Police Jury. Should the Planning Commission deny the application, the same procedure shall apply. However, a vote of two-thirds shall be required to override the recommendation from said Planning Commission.

H. Public Notice:

Public notice of access request applications shall conform to the public notice requirements in place for all matters considered by the Planning Commission.

I. Granted Access Requirement:

In the event that the requested access is favorably recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Police Jury, the applicant shall then, prior to effecting access, enter into a written agreement which shall contain, but not be limited to, the following terms:

1. That the governing authority, its agencies, servants and employees shall be held harmless and indemnified as set forth above. If deemed necessary, the governing authority, at its option, may require a policy of insurance insuring the governing authority against such liability;

2. That the access shall be constructed in conformity with the plans and specifications submitted with the access request application;

3. That the applicant shall provide a warranty letter of credit, or other completion bond, satisfactory to the governing authority, assuring the timely and proper completion of any work or construction done to effect the said access;

4. That the applicant acknowledges that its access is granted subject to any and all rights, titles, interests, servitudes and/or easements which are held, or may be held, by any other entity, person, firm or corporation including, but not limited to, the United States Department of Transportation, the Louisiana Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration. And further, that the applicant specifically waives any and all warranty of title and relieves and releases the governing authority, its agencies, servants and employees from any and all liability, of whatever nature or kind which may arise, or has arisen, in connection therewith;

5. That the applicant shall be responsible for and required to provide maintenance to the land and/or any structure or improvement, appertaining to the access, during the term of the said access;

6. That the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the governing authority shall not, in any fashion, be prohibited from establishing, conducting, operating or maintaining any activity, as may be deemed necessary by the governing authority, to be conducted within the Tammany Trace corridor including, but not limited to, usage beneath, over or across said granted access;

7. That the applicant shall not alter the granted access in any fashion without the prior written approval of the governing authority which may or may not be granted at the sole discretion of the said governing authority; and

8. That upon termination or expiration of the term of the access agreement, the applicant, at the sole option and discretion of the governing authority, may be required to remove any infrastructure or improvement appertaining to the access and further may be required, at the sole option and discretion of the governing authority, to return the site of the access to its original condition as it existed immediately prior to the granting of the said access.

(Ord. No. 97-2728, adopted 09/25/97)

A) MOBILE STAGE TRAILER

The Map 24 Mobile Stage Trailer (“Stage”), is available to rent at a rate of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars per event. Additional terms and conditions, including insurance requirements, will be set forth in a User Agreement which must be completed prior to the event. Proof of the required insurance must be produced prior to any use of the Stage.

B) THE TRACE

If the entire length of the Trace is being used for an event, the rate shall be Four Hundred Fifty ($450.00) Dollars per day. If the event will not use the full length of the Trace, the rate shall be Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars per day. Additional terms and conditions, including specific portion of the Trace to be used and insurance requirements, are to be set forth in a User Agreement which must be completed prior to the event. Proof of the required insurance must be produced prior to any use of the Trace.

C) KOOP DRIVE AREA

The deck areas behind the caboose are available to rent at the rate of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars for a two hour period. Covered areas 1 & 2, across from the playground are available to rent at the rate of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for a two hour period. The Kid’s Town Pavilion is available to rent at the rate of Seventy-five ($75.00) Dollars per hour, with a two hour minimum. Additional terms and conditions, including insurance requirements, will be set forth in a User Agreement which must be completed prior to the event. Proof of the required insurance must be produced prior to any use of the Koop Drive Area Facilities.
 

(Established by Ord. No. 11-2535, adopted 06/02/2011)

Pursuant to the authority granted by LSA R.S. 47:4311 et seq., that the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury desires to designate the 31+ linear miles recreational trail between Covington and Slidell as TAMMANY TRACE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT in order to encourage preservation, expansion, restoration, improvement, and development of existing structures along Tammany Trace.

The TAMMANY TRACE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT shall be comprised of the 31+ linear miles of property situated between Milepost 38.25 near Slidell and Milepost 67.39 near Covington, being the former Illinois Gulf Railroad Corridor, more fully delineated on the sketch designated as Exhibit “A”, on file at the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury Office located in Covington, Louisiana.

St. Tammany Parish Police Jury requests that the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, Office of Commerce and Industry, and the Governor for the State of Louisiana approve the creation and establishment of the Tammany Trace Economic Development District. (Ord. No. 94-2129, adopted 12/15/94)

ARTICLE XVII RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 15   (Return to Table of Contents)

There is hereby created St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 15, and as thus created, said District constitutes a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, with all rights, powers and privileges granted and conferred by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Louisiana.

The boundaries of the District created herein encompasses certain property contained within Council District 13 of St. Tammany Parish, more particularly described as:

Recreation District 15

Commencing at the intersection of US Highway 11 and the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, thence follow the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain westerly to its intersection with the Faciane Canal, thence follow the center of the Faciane Canal easterly to its intersection with the Southern Railroad, thence follow the Southern Railroad south to its intersection with Carr Drive; thence follow Carr Drive east to its intersection with US Highway 11, thence follow US Highway 11 south to its intersection with the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and the point of beginning.

The domicile of the District herein created is 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville, Louisiana.

The Board of Commissioners for Recreation District No. 15 shall be composed of seven (7) members, six (6) of whom shall be appointed by the Parish Council and one to be appointed by the Parish President. Members shall be qualified voters and residents of the area covered by the District in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4564, and shall serve (initial) terms expiring on December 31, 2007.

(Ord. 01-0279, adopted 03/01/2001, amended by Ord. 04-0846, adopted 03/04/2004)

ARTICLE XVIII SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS   (Return to Table of Contents)

A. Within the Parish of St. Tammany, there are many unique and distinctive residential neighborhoods which contribute significantly to the overall character and scenic beauty of the Parish. They are worthy of recognition because of natural, historical, architectural or cultural features which enhance the quality of life for parish residents. As a matter of public policy, Parish Government aims to recognize and promote the value of these residential neighborhoods by the designation of these areas as “Scenic Neighborhoods”.

B. The purposes of a Scenic Neighborhood designation in residential neighborhoods are as follows:

1. To recognize and encourage desirable and unique physical features, design characteristics, historical or cultural charm;
2. To inspire, cultivate, and preserve scenic features which enhance quality of life for residents;
3. To foster new compatible growth; and
4. To provide residents and property owners with a tool for encouraging and strengthening civic pride.

To be designated as a Scenic Neighborhood, the area must meet the following criteria:

A. Possess distinctive natural, historical, architectural or cultural features that create a cohesive identifiable setting unique within the Parish; or

B. Possess special scenic characteristics such as creek beds, parks, greenbelts, gardens, street landscaping, nature trails, or water features; or

C. Abuts or links designated historical, architectural or cultural landmarks; or

D. Abuts or links designated nature preserves or scenic rivers; and

E. Has an organized homeowner or neighborhood association which actively works to preserve the neighborhood’s scenic characteristics.

The creation of a Scenic Neighborhood shall be considered upon one of the following:

A. A petition to the Parish Council for designation as a Scenic Neighborhood by at least 51% of the property owners within the proposed scenic area; or

B. The Parish Council, on its own initiative or at the request of Parish Administration, may consider the creation of a Scenic Neighborhood.

Following the designation of a scenic neighborhood by Ordinance of the Parish Council, it shall be the sole obligation and expense of the homeowners residing therein to obtain and place appropriate signs indicating that said area is a “St. Tammany Parish Scenic Neighborhood”. Permission is herewith granted to place said signs on parish roads or rights-of-way, provided written approval therefor is first had and obtained from the Department of Public Works.

The following areas are hereby designated as St. Tammany Parish Scenic Neighborhoods:

“Bogue Rivers Nature Preserve” - consisting of Bogue Glen Subdivision and Magnolia Gardens Subdivision.

(Ord. C.S. No. 03-0752, adopted 09/04/2003)

ARTICLE XIX RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 16   (Return to Table of Contents)

(Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009)

There is hereby created a recreation district within the parish which shall comprise and embrace all of that area within the following described boundaries:

All of the territory included within the boundaries of the Eighth and Ninth Wards of the Parish, less and except the areas described as follows:

a. The entire boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 5; described as follows:

Beginning at the 1/4 corner common to Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 14 East and Section 37, Township 8 South, Range 15 East, go east across the center of Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Township 8 South, Range 15 East, to the west bank of the East Pearl River. Thence, north along the west bank of the East Pearl River to the south boundary of Ward Six. Thence, west along the south boundary of the said Sixth Ward to the G. M. & O. Railroad. Thence, south along the G. M. & O. Railroad to its intersection of the 1/4 corner common to Sections 16 and 17, Township 8 South, Range 14 East. Thence, east to the point of beginning.

b. The entire boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 9; described as follows:

Commencing at the intersection of the center line of Facianes' Canal and the shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 13 East, the point of beginning; thence follow the meanderings of Facianes' Canal northeast, southeast, northeast, east and southeast to its intersection with the western boundary of the Southern Railroad; thence continue south 45 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds east to the center line of U.S. 11; thence follow the center line of U.S. 11 in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with the Schneider Canal; thence follow the meanderings of Schneider Canal in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with the center line of Howze Beach Road; thence go northeasterly along the center line of Howze Beach Road to its intersection with La. 433 (Salt Bayou road); thence follow the center line of La. 433 in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with the northern boundary of Pirate's Harbor Subdivision, also the northern right-of-way line of Captain Morgan Street (not constructed); thence southwest along the northern right-of-way of Captain Morgan Street to the center line of East Diversion Canal; thence south and southwest along the center line of said canal to its intersection with Salt Bayou; thence follow the meanderings of Salt Bayou in a southwesterly direction to the shore of Lake Pontchartrain; thence follow the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain in a northwesterly direction to the point of beginning.

c. The entire boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 15; described as follows:

Commencing at the intersection of US Highway 11 and the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, thence follow the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain westerly to its intersection with the Faciane Canal, thence follow the center of the Faciane Canal easterly to its intersection with the Southern Railroad, thence follow the Southern Railroad south to its intersection with Carr Drive; thence follow Carr Drive east to its intersection with US Highway 11, thence follow US Highway 11 south to its intersection with the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009)

The recreation district created herein shall be known and designated as "St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 16, State of Louisiana," and as designated as such, shall constitute a political subdivision of the state, and shall have all the powers granted to such districts under the Constitution and laws of the state.

(Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009)

The Board of Commissioners shall comprise of seven (7) members, all residing within the boundaries of the district. There shall be six (6) members nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. There shall be one (1) member nominated and appointed by the Parish President. Members of the Board shall serve four year terms concurrent with the term of office of the appointing authority.

(Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009)

The domicile and regular meeting place of the recreation district shall be that of the Parish Governing Authority; however, the Board of Commissioners may meet at either such regular meeting place or a location within the district designated by the presiding officer of the Board of Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009)

The Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, Article IV, is amended in its entirety to merge and consolidate St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 3 and all of its current boundaries as of September 6, 2007, and within the boundaries of Wards 8 and 9 less and except those areas comprising St. Tammany Parish Recreation Districts No. 5, 9 and 15, into new St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 16 .

Any and all assets and obligations which may be held by Recreation District No. 3 are hereby transferred to Recreation District No. 16 immediately upon this merger and consolidation.

The boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 16 shall include the corporate limits of the City of Slidell subject to adoption of a resolution by its governing authority approving the city’s inclusion within the boundaries of the recreation district within ninety (90) days of adoption of this ordinance.

In the event the City of Slidell elects to be included within the boundaries of the recreation district, it shall have the exclusive right to nominate and appoint two (2) members to the Board of Commissioners and the Parish Council shall have four (4) appointments and the Parish President shall have one (1) appointment.

In the event the City of Slidell elects not to be included within the boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 16, then the boundaries of the recreation district shall also exclude all of the incorporated City of Slidell as it exists on May 07, 2009, the date of creation of the recreation district.

(Ord. No. 09-2055, adopted 05/07/2009)

ARTICLE XX CAMP SALMEN NATURE PARK   (Return to Table of Contents)

Established by Ordinance C.S. No. 11-2443, adopted 01/06/2011.

Camp Salmen Nature Park is located at 35122 Camp Salmen Road Slidell, LA 70460 and is a unique ecological treasure. The Camp Salmen Nature Park is intended to be a living museum housing both historic properties and a full collection of plants and animals which can flourish in a natural habitat. The goal of the Camp Salmen Nature Park is for it to be utilized for recreation, education, and at the same time honor the location for its history. In order to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of St. Tammany Parish and the patrons of the Camp Salmen Nature Park, it is necessary to enact park rules and regulations.  (Ord. C.S. No. 11-2443, adopted 01/06/2011)

A. PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. No pets or horses allowed, except service animals.
2. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed.
3. No hunting or fishing allowed.
4. Respect wildlife and the surrounding area and keep noise to a minimum.
5. No open fires, firearms or fireworks allowed.
6. No business solicitation.
7. Motorized or electric vehicles allowed only on roads not on designated park trails.
8. Do not trespass on Private Property.
9. No swimming, wading, or diving in the Bayou or any other body of water.
10. Removal of plants is prohibited.
11. No littering or dumping allowed. Garbage receptacles and recycling bins are provided throughout the Park.
12. Do not feed, disturb or collect wildlife.
13. Marked trails are provided for your safety; Please remain on marked designated trails.
14. Reman out of drainage ditches and all other areas not for recreational use.
15. ADA compliant boardwalks and ramps are provided on certain of our trails.
16. Public use of the Park will be at patrons’ own risk. St. Tammany Parish provides no protection from the wildlife and/or plants.

B. PARK HOURS:

Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to dusk. Hours of operation may be adjusted seasonally. Any adjustments to the operation hours shall be posted at the park entrance, throughout the Park grounds and advertised through various media.

C. PAVILION RENTAL:

The pavilion located at Camp Salmen Nature Park is available to rent at a rate of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars an hour. A minimum rental period of two (2) hours is required. Additional Terms and Conditions are to be set forth in a User Agreement which must be completed prior to the event. St. Tammany Parish will determine appropriate limits of insurance for the specific use of the pavilion, all to be determined the Parish Risk Manager. Proof of the required insurance must be produced prior to any event utilizing the pavilion.

(Ord. C.S. No. 11-2443, adopted 01/06/2011)

ARTICLE XXI ST. TAMMANY PARISH FISHING PIER   (Return to Table of Contents)

(Created by Ord. No. 11-2653, adopted 12/01/2011).

St. Tammany Parish Fishing Pier consists of approximately two thousand feet of both spans of the abandoned I-10 Bridge closest to the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain which has been converted into a pedestrian fishing pier (hereafter “Fishing Pier”). The primary goal is to provide pedestrian access to Lake Pontchartrain’s most productive fishing grounds and to establish this area as a multi-faceted nature recreational district. Its proximity to Slidell, New Orleans, and the nearby Rigolets where Lake Pontchartrain meets the waters of the outer basin make this a prime location for a project of this type. The goal of the St. Tammany Parish Fishing Pier is for it to be utilized for recreation, education, and at the same time honor the location for its history. In order to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of St. Tammany Parish and the patrons of the St. Tammany Parish Fishing Pier, it is necessary to enact pier rules and regulations.

(Ord. No. 11-2653, adopted 12/01/2011).

A. PIER RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Pier entrance fees shall be five dollars ($5.00) for individuals twelve (12) and over for fishing from the Pier; visitors twelve (12) and over who do not fish from the Pier will be charged one dollar ($1.00); and Children under twelve (12) can enter for free. Thereafter, changes to the entrance fees can be changed by policy issued by the Parish President.

2. Visitors under the age of sixteen (16) must be accompanied by adult.

3. All fisherman shall dispose of fishing line properly so as to not harm or kill wildlife.

4. Feeding of birds is prohibited.

5. Each fisherman shall be properly licensed.

6. Pets are not permitted.

7. Diving from the Pier or from any Parish structure or property is prohibited.

8. Swimming in any portion of Lake Pontchartrain in and around a the Pier, Parish Property or structure is prohibited, and at each persons’ own risk.

9. No fires , fireworks or cooking allowed on the Pier, Parish property or structure.

10.  No glass containers allowed on Pier property or structure. The only alcoholic beverage allowed on the Pier is beer if contained in a plastic or aluminum container.

11. No cast nets or crab traps allowed on the Pier, Parish property or structure.

12. No sitting or climbing on rails.

13. No smoking allowed on wooden structure.

14. All trash must be disposed of properly. Do not litter or throw anything in the water.

15. No bicycles, skateboards or other wheeled conveyances except those used by handicapped persons.

16. Respect wildlife and the surrounding area and keep noise to a minimum.

17. No business solicitation allowed on the Pier, Parish property or structure.

18. Public use of the Pier will be at patrons’ own risk. St. Tammany Parish provides no protection from the wildlife and/or other risks of harm.

B. PIER HOURS:

The hours of operation will be established by policy issued by the Parish President and may be adjusted seasonally. Any adjustments to the operation hours shall be posted at the Pier entrance, throughout the Pier grounds and advertised through various media.
 

(Ord. No. 11-2653, adopted 12/01/2011; amended by Ord. No. 12-2679, adopted 02/02/2012).