A. Hang-gliding. No person shall participate in the sport of hang-gliding within the boundaries of any city park or playground.
B. Para-gliding. Para-gliding in Bidwell Park is permitted as follows:
i. No person shall para-glide in Bidwell Park without first obtaining a permit from the director. Permit applications shall be filed in the office of the director. The director shall issue permits only to pilots who provide evidence of current membership in the United States Hang Gliding and Para-gliding Association (USHPA) and possess, at a minimum, a USHPA intermediate rating of Para 3. A permit may also be issued to a pilot who is a member of USHPA and has a beginner rating of Para 2, subject to the condition that a pilot with a Para 2 rating may only para-glide in Bidwell Park when accompanied by another pilot who possesses a rating of Para 3 or greater and who has also been issued a permit by the director. An applicant for a para-gliding permit must agree in writing to comply with the permit conditions set forth in paragraph 2., below, prior to issuance of a permit. A permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
ii. All para-gliding permits shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. All pilots shall fly with a reserve parachute.
2. Para-gliding shall occur only from those designated launching and landing locations delineated in Exhibit "L" of this chapter.
3. Only one pilot launching and one pilot setting up shall be permitted on each launch site at any one time.
4. Pilots shall make every effort to minimize their effect on the launch site by not digging, removing or moving rocks, or removing any vegetation.
5. Motorized para-gliding is prohibited.
6. Para-gliding acrobatics are prohibited.
7. Pilots shall avoid flying over or around horses.
8. All pilots with a Para 2 rating must be accompanied by a pilot with a Para 3, or greater, rating who also has a permit issued by the director.
9. The director may apply additional conditions if necessary to protect the natural resources of Bidwell Park.
(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)