South Lake Tahoe Municipal Code Art. III Parks Operations

Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public by the director at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) and either entirely or merely to certain uses, as the director shall find reasonably necessary.

(Ord. 1081 § 1 (Exh. A))

Any person desiring to reserve a portion of any city park for any activity, other than a special event, shall apply for a city of South Lake Tahoe facility use permit, in accordance with the following provisions:

A. Standards for Issuance. The director or designee may issue a permit hereunder when they find that the following standards have been met:

1. That the proposed activity or use of the park or facility will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park.

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

3. That the proposed activity or use is not unreasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct.

4. That all required fees and charges have been paid for issuance of the permit.

5. That the park or facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.

B. Permits for Commercial Purposes. In addition to the standards set forth in subsection (A) of this section, the director or designee may issue a permit to any person desiring to use a portion of any city park for any commercial purpose, defined as an activity, class, or meeting where a fee for admission is charged or any other activity from which monetary benefit is to be derived directly or indirectly, when they find that the following standards have been met:

1. The permitted use is nonexclusive.

2. No more than 50 participants or the number specified in the permit, whichever is less, are permitted during any activity, class, or meeting.

3. The permitted use will not use any structures or park equipment unless specified in the permit.

4. The permitted use may take place only during posted park hours.

5. The permittee may only conduct one activity, class, or meeting at a time.

6. The term of the permit shall not exceed six months.

7. The director or designee is authorized to include additional permit conditions to ensure that impacts to the park and other park patrons are minimized.

C. Effect of Facility Use Permit. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances as fully as though the same were inserted in such permits.

D. Liability of Permittee. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by the city or any person arising out of, resulting from, or in any way connected to the permit and/or the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol.

E. Revocation. The director or his/her designee shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a determination that a violation of any rule or ordinance has been committed, or upon good cause shown.

F. Exceptions. The preceding provisions shall not apply to special events in city parks, which are instead subject to the requirements of SLTCC § 6.55.230.

(Ord. 1081 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 1197 § 1)

No person shall use, occupy or remain in any park or portion thereof for which a fee is charged or a permit required unless and until such person has paid such fee or possesses such permit therefor.

(Ord. 1081 § 1 (Exh. A))

In each competitive procurement seeking proposals from vendors to provide concession services at a city park, the city shall set aside five percent of the total points available in scoring proposals for a local business preference. Local businesses that maintain a principal place of business within either the city or the Lake Tahoe Basin portion of El Dorado County or Douglas County and possess a city business license will be awarded these local preference points.

(Ord. 1138 § 1)

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