Before a publicized activity which is not under the programmed or supervised activities of the Parks and Recreation Department can be scheduled at or on any park or recreation area, the following procedure must be followed and regulations complied with:
(A) Application. A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application with the Parks and Recreation Director or his designated official.
(1) The name and address of the applicant group or organization.
(2) The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4) The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired.
(5) An estimate of the anticipated attendance.
(6) Any other information which the director shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit shall be issued hereunder.
(B) Standards for issuance. The Director shall issue a permit hereunder when he finds that:
(1) The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park.
(2) The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.
(3) The proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4) The proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense or police operation by the city.
(5) The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.
(C) Appeal. Within two days after receipt of an application the director shall apprise an applicant in writing of his reasons for refusing a permit, and any aggrieved person shall have the right to appeal in writing within two days to the City Manager, who shall consider the application under the standards set forth in division (B)(2) of this section and sustain or overrule the Director's decision within seven days. The decision of the City Manager shall be final.
(D) Effect of permit. A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in the permits.
(E) Liability of permittee. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such permit shall have been issued.
(F) Revocation. The Director or a park official shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance or upon good cause shown.
('70 Code, § 17-10(S)) (Ord. 1971-68, passed 12-6-71; Am. Ord. 1972-40, passed 7-10-72; Am. Ord. 1980-53, passed 10-6-80; Am. Ord. 1982-27, passed 6-7-82; Am. Ord. 1986-7, passed 2-17-86; Am. Ord. 2011-75, passed 11-7-11)