§ 27-13. Use permits—Parks.

(a)

Picnic shelters. Reservations for picnic shelters or park pavilions and the appurtenances thereto must be obtained in advance by filing a permit application and obtaining a use permit. A group consisting of more than 20 persons assembled for a common purpose shall make a reservation and obtain a use permit prior to the use of picnic shelters and park pavilions. Reservations must be for a specific time and duration for each such facility and shall be subject to the conditions and provisions contained in the use permit. Applications for reserved use of picnic shelters or park pavilions shall be made on forms provided by the city and in accordance with procedures promulgated by the recreation department. Reservations shall be made no less than 48 hours in advance and no longer than six months in advance. In order to allow opportunities for varied users, picnic shelters and park pavilions may not be reserved on a recurring basis by any group or individual more frequently than once each month. Use permits shall be issued only after payment of a damage deposit and fees as required by city staff. The city manager or his/her designee may establish a policy on which picnic shelters and park pavilions are available for reservation.

(b)

Public demonstrations, meetings and other public assemblies.

(1)

No person, entity, or association shall initiate, sponsor, organize, promote, conduct or advertise a public assembly of 100 or more persons to be gathered in a park or recreational area unless a permit has been obtained from the city manager. A separate permit shall be required for each such assembly and the period of time for which such is authorized shall be clearly stated. Such permits shall clearly define the nature of the activity and the limit of its scope and time, and shall set forth such other restrictions and requirements, such as restrictions concerning the use of electronic microphones and other amplified sound equipment as the city manager or his/her designee may deem necessary to ensure that such use does not unreasonably impact the general public's use of the location or facility. Applications for permits shall be submitted no less than two weeks in advance of the date of the activity and no longer than six months in advance.

(2)

No entertainment, concert, exhibition or performance by any musical, theatrical or circus group shall be given in any park or recreation area and no electronic microphones or amplifying devices shall be used in connection therewith, except in accordance with a special event permit approved by the city manager pursuant to article IV of this chapter. Applications for special event permits shall be submitted no less than 45 days in advance of the date of the activity and no longer than 12 months in advance.

(Ord. No. 12-23, § 1, 5-24-12)