Rolling Hills Estates Municipal Code Part II Park Permit Procedures

Periodically, the park and activities commission may recommend to the city council specific rules, regulations and procedures governing the issuance of park permits. To be effective, all recommended rules, regulations and procedures must be adopted by resolution or ordinance of the city council

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

For the purposes of this part, a "group" is defined as a gathering by a club, organization, association or the like, or of any individuals, for a specific, common purpose.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

No person may use or occupy in a group, or as a part of a gathering of twenty persons or more, any portion of a public park, or any building, structure or facility located within a public park, unless:

1. Such group has obtained the sponsorship of the city for such activity or use; or

2. Such group has obtained a park permit for such occupancy or use under this chapter.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

A. Permit Required. A park permit must be obtained prior to the commencement of any group gathering.

B. Application. A park permit application must be made on the city-prepared application form and must include the applicable application fee, established by city council resolution.

C. Issuance. The community services supervisor (supervisor) or the supervisor's designee may issue the park permit requested if the following is found:

1. That the proposed activity or use will not unreasonably interfere with the general public's enjoyment of the park.

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

3. That the proposed activity or use is not unlawful.

4. That the proposed activity or use will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense to the city, or involve extensive police operations to the detriment of the general welfare.

5. That the proposed activity or use will not cause or result in damage to public property.

6. That the facilities desired to be used have not been reserved for another use at the time and place requested in the application.

D. Denial. The community services supervisor may deny the issuance of any park permit if the supervisor finds, from the application and after any investigation, all of the findings in subsection (C) cannot be made.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

Each permittee must observe all rules and regulations applicable to conduct in public parks as set forth in this chapter or any other applicable law or regulation. Prior to the actual issuance of any permit, the applicant must sign and file with the supervisor, a statement agreeing to hold the city, its officers and/or employees, free and harmless from any loss, damage or injury sustained, arising out of, or by virtue of the issuance of such permit or the proposed use and/or operation. The supervisor may, at the supervisor's discretion, require the applicant to obtain and maintain satisfactory liability insurance, if the proposed activity appears hazardous. If so required, the policy must name the city as coinsured. In addition, the applicant's statement must indicate that the applicant must, upon receipt of a city invoice, reimburse the city for any damage to any city property or equipment, and, should litigation be necessary to enforce such a claim in favor of the city, that the applicant will pay to the city's reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

The supervisor has the authority to suspend or revoke any park permit after finding that operations under the permit have or will violate any provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law, or for any other good cause.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

Written notice of the supervisor's action on a park permit will be given to the applicant at the address provided in application.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)

Appeals from any decision of the supervisor regarding a permit denial, suspension or revocation must be made in writing and filed with the department of community services within fifteen days from the date of the issuance of the decision. The appeal must be made on the approved form available from the department of community services and must include the grounds for the appeal and the appeal processing fee established by the city council. The appeal will be final ten days following the date of the city manager's decision, and thereafter subject only to judicial review.

(Ord. No. 710, § 3 (Exh. A), 9-27-2016; Ord. No. 732, § 3(Exh. A), 6-23-2020)