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Ordinance

Article IV - Campus Park Spaces

Section 1. Area

In addition to the other provisions of this Ordinance, this Article IV shall apply to campus park spaces, including:

  1. “The Arboretum,” which is defined as: All University-owned land in the City of Ann Arbor lying east of Forest Hill Cemetery and the University of Michigan Hospital between Geddes Avenue and the Huron River, sometimes commonly known as Nichols Arboretum and Dow Field.

  2. “Willson Park,” which is defined as: the University-owned land in the City of Flint lying east of Wallenberg Street, south of Kearsley Street, north of First Street and west of First Street Residence Hall.

  3. “Matthaei Botanical Gardens,” which is defined as: the University-owned land in Superior Township lying east of N Dixboro Rd and located at or around 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.

  4. “University of Michigan Biological Station,” which is defined as: the University-owned land in the Village of Pellston lying north of Riggsville Rd and located at or around 9133 Biological Rd, Pellston, Michigan 49769.

Section 2. Driving and Parking Vehicles

No person shall drive or park any motor vehicle (including motor driven cycles, mopeds, and motorbikes) or bicycle in campus park spaces, other than University- or City-owned maintenance vehicles, emergency vehicles, or University authorized personal vehicles for Arboretum maintenance workers or caretakers.

Section 3. Injury to Property

No person shall obstruct any walk or drive or damage in any manner any monument, fence, bridge, seat, tree, shrub, flower, or other public property in the campus park spaces.

Section 4. Alcohol

No person shall possess or consume any beverage containing alcohol in campus park spaces.

Section 5. Rules and Regulations

Subject to the prior approval of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Director of the Division of Public Safety and Security with respect to the Ann Arbor campus, or the respective Chancellor with respect to the Dearborn and Flint campuses, is authorized to make rules and regulations prescribing use of the area by the general public and other rules and regulations to implement this Article IV as may be deemed necessary for the preservation of University property and the safety of the persons using it. Such rules and regulations shall be enforceable in accordance with the terms of this Ordinance after due notice thereof by the posting of the rules and regulations in the manner prescribed in Section 6 of Article XVII of this Ordinance. Prior approval of the Regents is not required where the Executive Director of the Division of Public Safety and Security with respect to the Ann Arbor campus, or the respective Chancellor with respect to the Dearborn and Flint campuses, adopts temporary rules and regulations curtailing the hours campus park spaces are open to the general public or any others concerning activities on the premises that the Executive Director of the Division of Public Safety and Security with respect to the Ann Arbor campus, or the respective Chancellor with respect to the Dearborn and Flint campuses, considers necessary to eliminate apparent imminent threats to, or disturbances of, the quiet, safe, and lawful use of the property. If the Executive Director finds it necessary to keep any temporary rules and regulations in continuous effect throughout the year, they should then be regarded as permanent ones subject to review and approval by The Regents.

Section 6. Hours

Campus park space hours shall be posted at authorized public entrances. When closed, access is prohibited for all persons, except as otherwise established by the Executive Director of the Division of Public Safety and Security with respect to the Ann Arbor campus, or the respective Chancellor with respect to the Dearborn and Flint campuses, pursuant to Section 5 of this Article.

Section 7. Sledding

No person shall use any item to coast, ride, or be carried on to sled within campus park spaces.

Section 8. Violation Penalty

A violation of this Article IV shall constitute a civil infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.