Ventura County Municipal Code Art. 4 Permits

Whenever a permit is required for the use of a County Park, it is unlawful for a person to use a County Park without first having obtained such a permit.

(Ord. No. 4600, § 1, 5-10-2022)

Whenever a permit to use a County Park is required by the provisions of this Chapter, an application shall be filed with the Director stating:

(a) The name and address of the applicant;

(b) The name and address of the person, group, organization, or corporation sponsoring the activity;

(c) The nature of the proposed activity;

(d) The dates, hours and park facility for which the permit is desired;

(e) An estimate of the number of participants; and

(f) Any other information, regarding public health, safety, and welfare, which the Director finds reasonably necessary to make a fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued.

(Ord. No. 4600, § 1, 5-10-2022)

The Director shall issue a permit hereunder when he finds:

(a) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the public enjoyment of the park;

(b) That the proposed activity or use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of the public health, welfare, safety, or recreation;

(c) That all conditions, including, where applicable, the payment of fees, approval of the Board of Supervisors, and insurance coverage, are met;

(d) That the proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;

(e) That the proposed activity or use will not entail unusual, extraordinary, or burdensome expense or security operation by the Parks Department; and

(f) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other purposes.

(Ord. No. 4600, § 1, 5-10-2022)

Every person claiming to possess a permit must produce the permit upon request of any Parks Department employee or any public or peace officer.

(Ord. No. 4600, § 1, 5-10-2022)