Prohibited activities

The following activities are prohibited in and on any department managed lands:

(a)

In addition to the provisions set forth in Chapter 27 (Zoning and Land Development) no person shall erect or cause to be erected any tent, shelter, entertainment equipment, or structure on or in any beach, water area, or any other department managed land in such a manner that requires guy-wire, rope, extension, brace, or support connected or fastened from any such tent, shelter, entertainment equipment, or structure to any other structure, tree, stake, rock, or other object without an approved facility rental application from the department.

(b)

No person shall conduct games of chance such as: raffles, bingo games, or card games for money; or hold drawings for prizes; or participate in any other forms of gambling in any department managed land.

(c)

No person shall conduct any activity or utilize any department managed land in a manner which will result in commercial activity, as defined in this chapter, or provide for the distribution or sampling of any materials, merchandise, food, and/or beverages to the general public, without prior written approval from the department. However, distribution of materials, merchandise, food, and/or beverages to the general public in a designated outdoors space with an anticipated attendance of less than fifty (50) does not require a permit. A temporary and portable table may be utilized in conjunction with such activity.

(d)

No person shall engage in any activity in any department managed land that is or may be dangerous to the health, safety, or welfare of themselves or others.

(e)

No person shall engage in any activity in any department managed land that interferes with the use and enjoyment of the recreation facility by others.

(f)

It is unlawful for any person to use, distribute, or possess with intent to use or distribute any alcoholic beverages in a department managed land, except in areas that have received an alcoholic beverage special use permit.

(g)

No person shall locate any utility upon any department managed land without receiving an approved utility easement from the city.

(h)

Film production and/or commercial photography on department managed land property are prohibited without prior written approval from the department. Once approval is granted, a film permit must be obtained from the Tampa Bay Film Commission and provided, along with proof of insurance, to the department.

(i)

No person shall engage or possess a metal detector upon any department managed land.

(Ord. No. 2009-125, § 94, 8-20-09; Ord. No. 2014-86, § 20, 9-18-2014; Ord. No. 2017-46, § 2, 4-6-2017; Ord. No. 2018-183, § 1, 12-6-2018)