Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 23 — PARKS AND LAKES›Article 1 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
Monterey Municipal Code § 23-5 Park Closing Hours
Monterey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Monterey
Cite as: Monterey Municipal Code § 23-5 · Text as of 2026-10-05
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall establish the opening and closing times for all City parks to accommodate the needs of recreation programs, the surrounding neighborhood, and the community. The Parks and Recreation Director shall be responsible for posting at least two (2) signs at each City park listing the current opening and closing hours of said area. The sign shall be no smaller than two (2) feet by two (2) feet. It shall be unlawful for any person or vehicle to enter or remain on the premises of any City park, including park grounds and parking lots, outside of the posted open hours except by special permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Director. (Ord. 3585 § 3, 2018)
Sec. 23-5.5. Expulsion from Parks.¶
Any person participating in disorderly or unruly conduct in any park facility may be expelled from the facility for a period not to exceed one week by any person designated by the Parks and Recreation Director to supervise that facility or any police officer. Any person expelled from a facility may appeal that decision to the Parks and Recreation Director in writing within five (5) business days. The Parks and Recreation Director shall cause a hearing to be held within fourteen (14) days to determine whether the expulsion was valid or not. Any person found to violate this section a second or subsequent time within two (2) years shall be subject to expulsion of up to six (6) months, with the same rights of appeal set forth above. The penalty of expulsion shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other legal remedy established for violations of this Chapter. (Ord. 3585 § 4, 2018; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3290, 2001)
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