San Diego Municipal Code § 63.04 Balboa Park — Area for Meeting Place of Certain Groups and Organizations —

Authorized

That the Park and Recreation Department be, and it is hereby empowered and authorized to select a suitable area of not to exceed ten (10) acres, within Balboa Park, to be developed and used primarily, but not exclusively, for regular meeting places and headquarters by noncommercial local societies, groups and organizations which area engaged in civic, social, educational, recreational or philanthropic work and activities; and within said area to allot or allocate sites upon which buildings, structures and other facilities may be erected in furtherance of such use and enjoyment. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

That the Park and Recreation Department is authorized and empowered to permit the erection or construction by said societies, groups or organizations of headquarters, buildings and facilities upon such sites, in accordance with plans to be first approved by said Department, and to grant preferential, but not exclusive rights or privileges of occupancy and use in connection therewith; and to make and enforce uniform and proper rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Section for the use, occupancy, maintenance and care of such sites, buildings, structures and facilities; provided, however, that the title to any building, structure or facility so permitted be erected or built shall upon completion thereof immediately vest in the City of San Diego, and shall become and remain in every respect subject to the jurisdiction, control and regulation of the Park and Recreation Department; and no such society, group or organization shall be granted or be permitted to acquire any exclusive or irrevocable right to use or occupy a particular portion of said area, or building, structure or facility that may be erected thereon. (Incorp. 1–22–1952 by O–5046 N.S.)

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