Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 25 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part IX - Office of State Parks › Chapter 5 - Procedures and Fees › Section IX-507 - Special Uses and Restrictions

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				Special Use. Any function requiring special or restricted use of any facility
				or area within an OSP site must be approved by the assistant secretary and the
				fee for such will be computed on a negotiated rate unless otherwise
				established. Special use for an organized group event (e.g. weddings,
				tournaments, fundraiser, runs/walks, etc.) will typically require a facility
				use agreement (FUA). The determination for the requirement of a FUA will be
				made by the assistant secretary. Written request for special use of a facility
				must be received at the Office of State Parks, P.O. Box 44426, Baton Rouge, LA
				70804-4426 at least 30 days prior to the scheduled event. No telephone requests
				are accepted.
B. Use Restrictions
1. Activities and uses of state historic
				sites are limited to those appropriate to the significance of each site as
				defined by the master plan and interpretive prospectus of the unit.
2. It is necessary that development on a
				state historic site be limited to that which is essential for visitor
				accommodation and enjoyment of the area's theme or feature. Day-use facilities
				will be limited to activities that do not conflict with the historical theme of
				the site, and confined to section(s) set aside for such purposes. Historic
				zones will be established to protect the resource and insure appropriate use of
				each state historic site. Space outside of the historic zone(s) and maintenance
				area(s) may be set aside for recreational use at the discretion of the site
				manager.
3. The atmosphere created
				on the historic site is as important as the artifactual evidence. In order that
				the greater interest and primary function of the area be served, it is
				necessary to restrict certain incompatible activities from the sites. Any sport
				or recreational activity that does not contribute to a greater understanding of
				the theme of the area is prohibited within all historical zones of any state
				historic site. Recreation zones appropriate for such use may be designated by
				the site manager if space permits.
4. It has also been determined that the use
				of state historic sites for such activities and events as fairs, circuses,
				carnivals, amusement rides, and other promoter sponsored, commercial activities
				and events is not deemed in the best interest of the state historic sites. Such
				uses fail to achieve the intent outlined in the preservation purpose and may
				increase the potential for serious damage to the quality and character of the
				area, adversely affecting the experience of the visitor. However, at Rebel
				State Historic Site, musical events sponsored by promoters will be permitted
				with the approval of the assistant secretary or his designee. In addition,
				PowWows will be allowed, where appropriate, with the approval of the assistant
				secretary or his designee.
5.
				Organizations, such as historical societies, friends groups or service groups,
				offering support to any OSP site, may be permitted to conduct special functions
				at a site if a written request is made and written permission is obtained from
				the assistant secretary. Such functions may not be specifically for the benefit
				of an individual, but must be held to benefit the site, either directly or
				indirectly, by generating greater public awareness of the site or of the area's
				history, or to assist the agency in the fulfillment of its mission and
				purposes.