Redding Municipal Code Ch. 2.56 Community Services Department

As used in this chapter:

"City" means the city of Redding.

"City event" means any event under the direct management and control of the department whereby temporary exclusive use of park facilities is utilized for those participating in city recreation programs.

"Concession" means the sale or distribution of goods or services approved by a contract or the director pursuant to Section 2.56.070 of this Code.

"Director" means the director of community services.

"Department" means the community services department.

"Event" means any organized recreation activity.

"Park facility" means any body of water, land, trail, open space, archeological site, skate park, building, structure, other appurtenance owned by the city and managed, controlled or operated by the department, including the grounds of the Redding civic auditorium.

"Park facility reservation permit" is a permit issued by the director pursuant to Chapter 2.56 of this Code to an individual or group granting permission for the temporary exclusive use of park facilities for an event which is not under the management and control of the city and that may or may not be open to the general public.

"Regulation" means posted notice governing the use of park facilities which are not inconsistent with the law contained in this chapter and which promote public health and safety and the preservation of property.

"Special event" means an event approved with a special events permit.

"Special event permit" means a permit issued by the city clerk pursuant to Chapter 11.44 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

The director shall be responsible for overall management, control, development and use of park facilities.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

A. The director may restrict the hours of operation of park facilities based on the following criteria:

1. Weather conditions;

2. Seasonal recreation activities scheduled or expected to occur at the parks or recreation facilities;

3. Nature or extent of public use of the parks or recreation facilities;

4. Cost effectiveness of operation of the parks or recreation facilities.

B. The director, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to close any park facility or portion thereof and require the exit of all persons therein when it is determined that conditions exist in said facility or portion thereof which present a hazard to the facility or to public safety.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

As designated in city's schedule of fees and service charges (available in the office of the city clerk or on-line at the city finance department web page), certain park facilities may be available for temporary exclusive use through issuance of a park facilities reservation permit or a special event permit.

A. The director shall be responsible for processing of applications for and approval of park facilities reservation permits. Any use of a magnitude, scope or nature that will require the participation of other city departments shall not be eligible for a park facilities reservation permit and shall be considered by the city clerk for issuance of a special events permit pursuant to Chapter 11.44 of this Code.

B. Nothing in this section shall be construed as granting any right or entitlement to exclusive use of park facilities. The director may deny any request for a park facilities reservation permit upon determining in writing that:

1. The proposed activity or use of the park will unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park; or

2. The proposed activity or use will unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety, and recreation; or

3. The proposed activity or use could reasonably be anticipated to incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct; or

4. The proposed activity or use will entail unusual, extraordinary, or burdensome expense or security operation by the city; or

5. The proposed activity will conflict with a city event; or

6. The park facilities desired have already been reserved with another park facilities reservation permit.

C. In processing any park facilities reservation permit, the director may impose reasonable conditions or restrictions on the granting the request upon the sponsor/applicant, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

1. Restrictions on fires, fireworks, amplified sound, decibel rating and distance, dancing, sports, use of animals, equipment, or vehicles, the number of persons to be present, the location of any bandstand or stage, or any other use which appears likely to create a risk of unreasonable harm to the use and enjoyment of the park or public space by others, or of damage to public property;

2. A requirement that the sponsor post a reasonable security deposit for the repair of any damage to park or public property, or the cost of cleanup, or both;

3. A requirement that the sponsor pay any required business license tax or other required fees;

4. A requirement that the sponsor furnish additional sanitary and refuse facilities that might be reasonably necessary based on the use or activity;

5. A requirement that the sponsor shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury to any person or property whatever by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom the reservation was granted;

6. A requirement that responsibility for the event shall not be transferable without the written consent of the director;

7. Insurance coverage may be required, if in the opinion of the director the size or scope require insurance coverage.

D. All park rules and regulations, including the provisions of Chapter 10.20 of this Code shall be followed and deemed incorporated into the conditions of any park facilities reservation permit, unless expressly waived or modified in writing by the director in granting the park facilities reservation permit.

E. Exhibiting permit. Park facilities reservation permits shall be carried by the applicant and available at the event. No person shall fail to produce and exhibit a permit he or she claims to have been issued upon request of any department employee or any peace officer who desires to inspect said permit for the purpose of enforcing compliance with this Code.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

Regulations governing the use of boats within any park facility may be established and posted by the director. Said regulations shall promote the safety of swimmers and boaters, the protection of property, and general public enjoyment of the facility.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

A. Within any park facility, except in connection with a city event, no person shall use sound amplification equipment without a park facilities reservation permit from the director. All sound amplification of speech or music of whatever type or kind is prohibited within the confines of park facilities; provided, that between the hours of eleven a.m. and ten p.m. sound amplification shall be permitted up to a maximum volume level of seventy-five decibels of sound registered at a distance of fifty yards from the amplification source, as measured on a sound level meter meeting the requirements of the American National Standards Institute, Standard S1.4-1971, for sound level meters, which has its frequency weighting network set for the 'A' weighting and slow response. The director or their agent may permit sound amplification exceeding seventy-five decibels and outside of the hours of eleven a.m. and ten p.m. upon request and dependent on the conditions.

B. Sound amplification, as used in this section, shall not be construed as including a standard automobile radio when used and heard only by the occupants of the vehicle in which it is installed.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

A. The sale or distribution of goods and services, including but not limited to, food products, apparel, instructional lessons, and entertainment by persons potentially adversely and seriously impacts the use of park facilities for use by the general public for recreational purposes. Any such sales or distributions must be regulated through the use of concession contracts, as permitted by the director, to ensure that the goods and services will promote the beneficial use of park facilities for recreational purposes.

B. A request for consideration of a concession contract as required by this section shall be submitted to the community services director for consideration. Nothing in this section shall be construed as granting any right or entitlement to a concession contract.

C. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to apply to the sale or distribution of newspapers, books, pamphlets, or other activity constituting protected speech under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or comparable protections under the California Constitution.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012; Ord. No. 2679, § 1, 6-17-2025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2679, § 1, adopted June 17, 2025, amended the title of § 2.56.070 to read as herein set out. The former § 2.56.070 title pertained to Concessions.

It is the policy of the city that smoking any substance in or upon any park facility is not permitted.

(Ord. No. 2488, § 2, 10-16-2012)