(a) Permits for special events in parks and recreation areas shall be obtained by application to the approving Park and Recreation Board members or their designee in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application stating:
A. The name and address of the applicant.
B. The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association sponsoring the activity, if any.
C. The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
D. The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired.
E. Any other information reasonably necessary to a determination as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
F. Variances required from park rules and regulations.
(2) Standards for issuance of a use permit shall include the following findings:
A. The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public’s enjoyment of the park.
B. The proposed activity or use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.
C. The proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
D. The proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome expense or police operation by the City.
E. The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use on the date and hour requested in the application.
(b) Appeal. Within ten days after the receipt of an application the Park and Recreation Board shall tell the applicant in writing of its decision to grant or deny a permit; in the event of a denial, the notification shall include the reason for the denial. Any aggrieved person shall have the right to appeal to City Council by serving written notice thereof on the City Clerk within five working days of said refusal.
A copy of said notice shall also be served on the Park and Recreation Board within the same time and said Board shall immediately forward the application and the reasons for its refusal to City Council. The City Council shall decide within ten days from the receipt of the appeal by the City Clerk, or at its first meeting after the appeal, whichever is later. The decision of City Council shall be final.
(c) A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in said permits.
(d) An applicant for a permit may be required to submit evidence of liability insurance covering injuries to members of the general public arising out of such permitted activities in such amounts as may be from time to time determined prior to the commencement of any activity or issuance of any permit.
(e) Revocation. City Council shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance or upon good cause shown.
(Ord. 87-001. Passed 5-4-87.)