§ 12.12.040. Permit application and processing.

A.

An application for a permit shall be filed with the Parks & Recreation Director at least 30 days prior to the date sought for the use of the facility. The application shall provide the following information:

1.

Sponsor of the activity, sponsor's local address;

2.

Proof that the sponsor is an organization eligible to receive a permit;

3.

The nature of the event and its estimated length;

4.

The date of the event;

5.

The expected attendance;

6.

Any other information required by the Director.

B.

If the activity for which a permit is sought is one of those permitted by section 12.12.020, the Parks and Recreation Director is satisfied the applicant is eligible to receive a permit, and the activity will comply with all of the other terms and conditions of this chapter, the Director may issue the permit.

C.

If the activity for which a permit is sought is not one of those permitted under section 12.12.020 and the Parks and Recreation Director is satisfied the applicant is eligible to receive a permit, the Director shall refer the application to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission.

D.

The Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission shall review the request, and shall determine whether the activity is one which is consistent with the purpose of this chapter, and shall make a recommendation upon whether to issue such permit to the City Council. A representative of the Commission, preferably the Chair or Co-Chair, will present to the Council their recommendation at the subsequent City Council meeting.

E.

The City Council shall review the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission upon the same criteria used by the Commission. The City Council shall determine, by motion, whether a permit shall be issued.

F.

The permit shall be acted upon by the City within 20 days of the date of application.

(Ord. 3565 § 4, 11/15/2016; Ord. 2169 § 4, 10/4/1981)