Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 3 Permits

All applications for permits required by the provisions of this division shall be made to the Director of Community and Library Services on such forms as he or she may provide and shall contain such information as the Director of Community and Library Services shall deem appropriate. Applications shall be accompanied by such fees as may be established by resolution of the City Council, which may be amended from time-to-time.

(Code 1976, § III.G-401; Ord. No. 113, § 30, 7-16-74; Ord. No. 25-09, § 2(Exh. A), 5-13-25)

In considering the grant or denial of any permit required by the provisions of this division, the appropriate entity shall bear in mind that the public parks are intended for the use and enjoyment of all of the people of the City and uses which will substantially impair the rights of the public in general to use the park in favor of specific individuals or groups should not be permitted.

(Code 1976, § III.G-402; Ord. No. 113, § 31, 7-16-74)

A. Permits issued under the provisions of this chapter are subject to such reasonable conditions as the issuing body may deem necessary in order to ensure that the proposed use will be compatible with the general uses of the park. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

1. Limitations upon the times during which the proposed use will be permitted;

2. Limitations upon the locations at which the use will be permitted;

3. Limitations upon the number of people that will be permitted to participate in a use at a given location;

4. Limitations upon the type of equipment allowed and the manner in which it is utilized;

5. Requirement that the applicant furnish private patrol or security where the nature of the use will impose undue burdens on the police services of the City;

6. Requirement that the applicant provide temporary sanitary facilities, trash containers, etc.; and

7. Require that the applicant post fees, deposits or other security to cover extraordinary costs which may be incurred by the City as a result of the proposed use.

B. No conditions imposed hereunder shall unreasonably interfere with the rights of individuals to express themselves or assemble; provided, however, that such activities shall be subject to such reasonable regulations so as to ensure the rights of the people to use their public parks shall not be unreasonably impaired. All permittees shall comply with all park rules and regulations unless otherwise specifically exempted therefrom.

(Code 1976, § III.G-403; Ord. No. 113, § 31, 7-16-74; Ord. No. 04-07, § 5, 8-24-04)

The denial of an application for a permit under the provisions of this chapter subject to conditions not acceptable to the applicant by any issuing authority other than the City Council may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 15 days after the decision on the permit by the issuing authority. The City Council shall consider such appeal, with or without a public hearing, as it deems appropriate, and may affirm, overrule or modify the determination of the issuing authority. The City Council shall first consider an appeal not later than 30 days after the notice of appeal was filed with the City Clerk, but may continue such appeal from time-to-time thereafter as it deems appropriate. Fees for the filing of appeal may be established by resolution of the City Council, which may be amended from time-to-time.

(Code 1976, § III.G-404; Ord. No. 113, § 32, 7-16-74)

All permits issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the date specified therein and if no date is so specified at the discretion of the City Council.

(Code 1976, § III.G-405; Ord. No. 113, § 33, 7-16-74)

No permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be transferable.

(Code 1976, § III.G-406; Ord. No. 113, § 33, 7-16-74)