Article III — PARK FACILITIES OR AREAS USE PERMIT

A permit shall be obtained from the Parks and Public Works Department for the temporary, exclusive or special use of any park facility or area by any organized group.

(Ord. No. 2212, § I, 2-4-13)

(1)

The Director shall establish a use permit application process, including any such procedures and guidelines as may be necessary to manage and schedule temporary, exclusive or special uses of any park. Only parks designated in the guidelines may be used for temporary, exclusive or special uses.

(2)

Permit fees shall be charged as set forth in the most recently adopted Town of Los Gatos Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

(Ord. No. 2212, § I, 2-4-13)

A person seeking issuance of a permit under section 19.30.010 shall file and complete a special use permit application with the Parks and Public Works Department and pay any and all required fees and deposits. For evening use of the Oak Meadow bandstand, a special event permit is required through the Police Department under section 14.100.025.

(Ord. No. 2212, § I, 2-4-13)

The Parks and Public Works Department shall issue a permit under section 19.30.010 when the following has been determined:

(1)

That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with, or detract from, the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.

(2)

That the proposed activity or use is not unreasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct.

(3)

That the proposed activity or use will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense to police operation.

(4)

That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.

(Ord. No. 2212, § I, 2-4-13)

(1)

The permitee under section 19.30.010 shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable Town ordinances where not expressly approved by permit.

(2)

The permitee shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by the Town or by any person.

(Ord. No. 2212, § I, 2-4-13)

The Parks and Public Works Department shall have the authority to revoke a permit under section 19.30.010 upon a finding of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any other ordinance of the Town, or of any rule promulgated hereunder, or upon good cause shown.

(Ord. No. 2212, § I, 2-4-13)