Placerville Municipal Code Ch. 16 Monuments

No person shall enter upon, stand, sit or lie upon, or in any way occupy the Druid monument, or any portion thereof, or any structure appurtenant thereto. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)

No person shall enter upon, stand, site or lie upon, or in any way occupy the Bell Tower monument, or any portion thereof, or any structure appurtenant thereto, without having first obtained a permit from the chief of police of the city. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)

The city council recognizes that the primary use of the Bell Tower monument and the Druid monument is as historic monuments, the preservation of which is necessary so that they may be continuously enjoyed by all citizens. The council has determined that constant pedestrian traffic in and around these monuments interferes with their use as public monuments and that excessive wear and tear will threaten their longevity. The council also finds that heavy pedestrian traffic going to and from these monuments poses a threat to public safety and impedes the orderly flow of vehicular traffic. Thus, the council find it necessary to regulate the use of these monuments in order to adequately protect these monuments, to protect public safety and facilitate the efficient flow of vehicular traffic in the area. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)

An application for a permit for the Bell Tower monument shall be filed with the chief of police of the city and shall state the following:

(A) The name and address of the applicant;

(B) The name and address of the person, group or organization conducting the activity;

(C) The nature of the proposed use or activity;

(D) The date and hours for which the permit is desired; and

(E) An estimate of attendance. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)

The chief of police shall issue a permit hereunder when he finds:

(A) The proposed activity or use of the Bell Tower monument will not result in damage or excessive wear and tear to the Bell Tower monument;

(B) The proposed use or activity will not present a threat to the public safety of pedestrians in or around the Bell Tower monument;

(C) The proposed use or activity will not unreasonably interfere with the efficient flow of vehicular traffic in and around the Bell Tower monument;

(D) The proposed use or activity will not entail unusual or burdensome expense or security operation by the city; and

(E) The Bell Tower monument has not been previously reserved for other use. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)

Violation of this chapter shall constitute an infraction; punishment of which shall be prescribed by subdivision (b) of section 36900 of the Government Code; provided, however, the fines mentioned therein shall be minimum rather than maximum fines. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)

If any portion of this chapter is found to be unconstitutional, it shall not affect the operability of the remaining portion thereof. (Ord. 1519, 2-28-1995)