Article II — Permits
Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Pasadena
3.24.050 - Application for reservations and permit.¶
A.
No person shall use any premises or facilities described herein when payment of a fee is required until a permit for such use has been granted by city and all necessary fees have been paid.
B.
Any person desiring to reserve any football field, baseball diamond, tennis court, swimming pool, picnic facility, or other park facility, the Fannie E. Morrison Horticultural Center, or any clubhouse facility within a park, shall apply for a permit. Such application shall be in writing, giving the name of the facility, the proposed use, the date of its proposed use, and the person to whom the permit is to be granted.
C.
The responsible city official shall require the payment of all fees prescribed by this code and may impose reasonable conditions for the use of said premises.
D.
If the responsible city official determines that the proposed use would be detrimental to the health and safety of the people of the city or to the efficient operation of the facility, he shall refuse to issue a permit; otherwise, the permit shall be issued or issued with conditions after payment of the applicable fees and compliance by the applicant with any requirements imposed by law.
E.
If the responsible city official determines that a contract for the use of the premises is required, he shall furnish a form of contract to the applicant for execution, which shall thereafter be submitted to the city attorney for approval. The city manager is authorized and directed to execute such approved contract for and on behalf of the city.
F.
The city manager may review any determination of a city official in regard to such applications, permits or contracts.
G.
No person shall apply for a permit to use any of said premises for any purpose with the intent to defraud the city of any fee or fees.
H.
If any fee or fees for the use of any of said premises is not paid when due, the city manager shall be notified of said nonpayment.
I.
Any permit issued for the use of Fannie E. Morrison Horticultural Center shall provide that:
A sign not less than 14 inches by 18 inches shall be placed at the main entrance to Building No. 1 so as to be clearly visible, indicating the person or group sponsoring the event.
Display arrangements in Building No. 4 shall be of such character as to be in keeping with the show as advertised.
(Ord. 5310 § 4, 1977: Ord. 5178 §§ 1, 2 (part), 1974; Ord. 5145 § 1, 1974; Ord. 4906 §§ 1, 2, 3, and 5, 1968; Ord. 3527 § 1, 1940; Ord. 3038 Part I § 1, 1932)
3.24.060 - Cancellation of permit or contract.¶
Any permit or contract for the use of any of the premises shall contain a provision that the city manager shall have the power to cancel and terminate such permit or contract and to require the immediate vacation of the premises upon his finding:
A.
That the applicant misrepresented or misstated any material fact in his application; or
B.
The use or proposed use will be detrimental to the health, safety or morals of the people of the city.
(Ord. 3996 § 8 (part), 1947: Ord. 3038 Part II § 2, 1932)
3.24.070 - Enforcement duty.¶
The director of public works and the director of human services shall enforce the terms and conditions of all permits and contracts issued by the respective departments for the use of city premises and facilities and shall protect, in all other respects, the interests of the city in such premises and facilities.
(Ord. 5310 § 5, 1977: Ord. 5178 § 1 (part), 1974; Ord. 4906 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 3996 § 8 (part), 1947: Ord. 3038 Part II § 3, 1932)
3.24.080 - Establishment of accounting system.¶
The director of finance shall establish an accounting system for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the returns made by permittees and contractors of receipts collected for the use of any of the city premises and facilities designated herein.
(Ord. 5310 § 6, 1977: Ord. 5178 § 1 (part), 1974; Ord. 4906 § 1 (part), 1968; Ord. 3996 § 8 (part), 1947: Ord. 3038 Part II § 4, 1932)
3.24.090 - Alcoholic beverages permitted where.¶
A.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, whenever the city manager finds that the serving of alcoholic beverages at the following city-owned properties may be accomplished without detrimental impacts upon the users of such facilities, or the public generally, he may permit the serving of alcoholic beverages in a portion of the building or the premises upon such conditions as he finds appropriate to each location:
Wrigley House;
Gamble House;
Norton Simon Museum;
Memorial Park;
Central Park;
The following portions of Brookside Park: Picnic Sections A Annex, B, C (including band shell area), Fannie E. Morrison building including front and rear open spaces, the enclosed area of Jackie Robinson Ball Field, Brookside Playing Fields, commonly called "Area H," Ball Diamonds 1, 2 and 3, and parking areas I and J;
The Pasadena Center; and
Casita del Arroyo.
Permission to serve alcohol shall not be issued for any park not listed in this subsection.
B.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, whenever the Rose Bowl Operating Company ("RBOC") finds that the serving of alcoholic beverages at the following facilities may be accomplished without detrimental impacts upon the users of such facilities, or the public generally, it may permit the serving of alcoholic beverages upon such conditions as it finds appropriate to each location:
Rose Bowl Stadium;
Rose Bowl Parking Areas B, D, F, K, L and M;
Brookside Golf Clubhouse and Course;
All areas mentioned in subsection (A)(6) of this section, but only when used in support of duly approved Rose Bowl events.
C.
Where the premises listed in subsection A or B are leased, the city manager or the RBOC shall not permit the serving of alcoholic beverages until the lease is amended to so provide. The amendment shall contain such terms and conditions as may be deemed necessary to protect the public interest. If the premises are within the jurisdiction of Rose Bowl Operating Company, permission to serve alcohol must be obtained from the RBOC.
D.
Where the premises are operated by a city caterer or concessionaire, the contract for such concession shall contain the terms and conditions of such privilege and shall provide for the immediate suspension of the privilege when the city manager or the RBOC find that the manner of operation is detrimental to the public health, safety or morals.
E.
No privilege granted by this chapter, or lease or concession contract entered into pursuant to this section may be exercised until there has been compliance with the applicable provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Division 9) of the Business and Professions Code.
F.
Notwithstanding any of the limitations set forth herein above, the city manager may authorize in writing the serving of alcoholic beverages upon any city-owned premises upon such terms and conditions as he/she may deem necessary to protect the public interest. This subsection applies only to city-owned facilities other than parks. The city manager shall not authorize the serving of alcohol in any park pursuant to this subsection. Permission to serve alcohol in a park may only be issued pursuant to subsection A.
G.
The city manager may delegate the authority granted in this section, in part or in whole, in writing to any officer or employee of the city.
H.
The RBOC may delegate the authority granted in this section, in part or in whole, by resolution to any officer or employee of the city or of RBOC.
(Ord. 6647 §§ 1—3, 1995; Ord. 6595 § 1, 1994: Ord. 6081 § 1, 1984; Ord. 5529 § 1, 1981; Ord. 5258 §§ 1, 2, 1976; Ord. 5209 § 1, 1975; Ord. 4999 § 1, 1970; Ord. 4823 § 1, 1967: Ord. 3038 Part II § 5, 1932)
(Ord. No. 7282, § 1, 5-16-2016)
3.24.100 - Insurance requirements.¶
The user of any premises or facility described in this chapter may be required to indemnify or hold harmless the city, its officers, directors or employees from any loss, liability or damage arising out of, as the result of, or in connection with the use of the facility or premises, equipment or services of the city, its officers or employees, including all costs of defending any claim arising as a result thereof. In such case, the user shall present the city with evidence of a policy of insurance, effective throughout the period of use, in amounts not less than the following: For bodily injury or death to any 1 person, in any 1 accident, $250,000; for bodily injury or death to more than 1 person arising out of any 1 accident, $500,000; for damage to property arising out of any 1 or more accidents, $100,000. All policies of insurance shall not be cancelable without 15 days' prior written notice to city, and shall name the city as an additional insured. Evidence of products liability coverage may be required in an amount not less than $100,000.
(Ord. 5310 § 7, 1977: Ord. 5178 § 1 (part), 1974; Ord. 4921 § 1, 1969; Ord. 4906 § 8, 1968: Ord. 3038 Part II § 6, 1932)
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- Chapter 2.350 — ACCEPTANCE OF SURETIES
- Chapter 2.355 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION OF CODE VIOLATIONS
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- Article I — General Provisions
- Article II — Permits
- Article III — Use Restrictions
- Article IV — Uses Requiring Permission
- Article V — Refunds—Penalties
- Chapter 3.28 — CIVIL DEFENSE TRAINING CENTER
- Chapter 3.32 — ARROYO SECO PUBLIC LANDS
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- Article III — Brookside Park Area
- Article IV — Rose Bowl Area
- Article V — Brookside Golf Course Area
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- Chapter 5.74 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 5.78 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY
- Chapter 5.80 — COVID-19 RIGHT OF RECALL
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- Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
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- Chapter 9.20 — GAMING AND GAMBLING
- Chapter 9.24 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC
- Chapter 9.26 — DEFECATION AND URINATION IN PUBLIC
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- Chapter 9.36 — NOISE RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 9.37 — LEAF-BLOWING MACHINES
- Chapter 9.40 — BALL GAME BACKSTOPS
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- Chapter 9.84 — HAZARDOUS WEAPONS
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- Chapter 9.90 — REPORTING SALES OF UNREGULATED CHEMICALS
- Chapter 9.95 — EVICTION DUE TO ILLEGAL DRUG DEALING ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 9.97 — ELLIS ACT TENANT PROTECTIONS
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- Title 10 — FOOTNOTES
- Title 12 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
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- Article I — Definitions and General Provisions
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- Title 14 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
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- Title 17 — Zoning Code
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- Chapter 17.44 — Landscaping
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- Chapter 17.48 — Signs
- Chapter 17.50 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
- Chapter 17.60 — Application Filing and Processing
- Chapter 17.61 — Permit Approval or Disapproval
- Article 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Sp…
- Chapter 17.62 — Historic Preservation
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- Chapter 17.66 — Development Agreements
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- Chapter 17.80 — Glossary of Specialized Terms and Land Use Types
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