NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 641
Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. 1996 and 1996a. 34. "Take" or "Taking" means to pursue, hunt, harass, lure, harm, shoot, trap or ensnare, gig or spear, net, capture, collect, kill, destroy, wound, or attempt to do any of the above. 35. "Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which a person or property is transported or drawn on land, whether motor powered or self-propelled, except baby carriages, or strollers, or Micromobility Devices when properly used on walks or trails. Transport devices in the service of the District are exempt from the regulations set forth herein. The regulations set forth herein for vehicles shall not apply where necessary to make a reasonable accommodation for use of the Park System under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 36. "Vessel" means every type or description of watercraft or object used or capable of being used as a means of conveyance or transportation on water, including without limitation boats, rafts, paddleboards, canoes, inner tubes, air mattresses, kayaks, jet skis, inflated devices, logs, branches, or any other buoyant object permitting or capable of free flotation. “Vessel” does not include personal floatation devices or equipment required for safety such as life vests. 37. "Wildlife" shall include any waterfowl, mammal, animal, amphibian, reptile, or bird or the young or eggs thereof, but excluding any domesticated dog or cat. Section 1.03. Construction and Scope. (a) In the interpretation of this Ordinance, its provisions shall be construed as follows: (1) Where the context permits, words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders and words in the singular number shall include the plural number; (2) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory; (3) The word "may" is always permissive and upon the discretion of the District; (4) This Ordinance is in addition to and supplemental to all applicable state, federal, local, and District laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations including without limitation the Park District Code (70 ILCS 1205/1-1 et seq. ); (5) The meaning of any term, phrase, or word not otherwise defined in this Ordinance shall be con- strued and interpreted to mean the same as said term, phrase, or word is otherwise defined, construed or interpreted in such applicable federal, state, local, or District laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations; (6) The meaning of any term, phrase, or word not otherwise defined in this Ordinance or in such applicable federal, state, local, or District laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations shall retain its ordinary and properly understood meaning; (7) The descriptive headings of the various sections or parts of this Ordinance are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or construction, nor be used in the interpretation, of any provision of this Ordinance; and, (8) An attempt to commit an act or engage in an activity prohibited under this Ordinance shall likewise be deemed prohibited in the same manner as the commission of such act or the engaging in such activity and subject to the same penalties. (b) This Ordinance shall apply to and be enforceable within and upon all District Property and shall regulate the use thereof by all Persons. However, no provision hereof shall make unlawful any act necessarily performed by any officer, employee or agent of the District, member of the Park Police when acting within the scope of their authority or in their line of duty, or any other Person summoned by such person to assist them.
Amended June 25, 2026
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