§ 27-11. Park operating policy.

(a)

Reserved and closed areas. Any section or part of a county park may be declared closed to the public by the director at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) and either entirely or merely to certain uses, as the director shall find reasonably necessary. No group shall utilize an athletic field that is posted as requiring reservations, without a reservation from the department or authorizing association. All use is prohibited on fields with signs indicating under repair or fields that are locked or otherwise secured. Provided, further, nothing herein shall be constructed as to prohibit informal neighborhood use of fields that are not under repair or secured. Informal use shall consist of no more than ten people and shall not be an organized team.

(b)

Special events.

(1)

Application. A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application with the appropriate director.

(2)

Standards for issuance. The director shall issue a permit hereunder when he finds:

a.

That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park;

b.

That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation;

c.

That the proposed activity or use is not unreasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;

d.

That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense or police operation by the county; and

e.

The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application.

(3)

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 said permits.

(4)

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, and shall provide certificate of insurance before the event.

(5)

Revocation. The director shall have the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance, or upon good cause shown.

(Ord. No. O-10-4-102, § 1, 5-24-10)