15.32.100 Special use permits.
Specially requested activities that involve short-term use of County facilities and grounds for non-County-authorized activities or uses must obtain a special use permit, issued by the Parks, Fair, and Building Maintenance Division of Public Works.
Special use permits for such activities shall be issued only after a finding that the issuance of such permits will not be inconsistent with the purposes for which the facility is established and maintained and will cause the minimum possible interference with use of the area by the general public. The permit may contain such reasonable conditions and restrictions as to duration and area occupied as are necessary for the protection of the area and public use thereof.
Applications for a special use permit shall be received by the Parks, Fair and Building Maintenance Division not less than ten (10) days prior to the requested special activity and shall set forth the following:
(1) The name of the applicant, the date, time, duration, nature, and place of the proposed activity,
(2) An estimate of the number of persons expected to attend,
(3) A statement of equipment and facilities to be used in connection therewith.
As a condition of the permit issuance, the County may require the filing of a bond with satisfactory surety payable to the County to cover costs such as restoration, rehabilitation and cleanup of the area used, and other costs resulting from the permittee’s activity. In lieu of a bond, a permittee may elect to deposit cash equal to the amount of the required bond. A charge may also be required if staff is needed to control the special occasion or clean up after the event. Insurance shall be required of the event sponsor holding the County harmless and providing liability protection.