§ 17.12.345. License or permit requirement for events and activities.

A.

Basic Requirement. Prior to holding an event or activity at a beach of the type described in this section, a license or permit must first be obtained for the non-exclusive use of that beach. The events or activities covered by this requirement include those that involve:

1.

An organized group or sponsored gathering of 50 persons or more;

2.

A wedding, wedding reception, memorial service, or other ceremonial event;

3.

The placement of canopies or tents on the beach that are larger than 10 feet by 10 feet;

4.

The use of amplified sound;

5.

Cooking, except as otherwise authorized by Section 17.12.370;

6.

The use of generators;

7.

Commercial and/or sporting events, including, but not limited to, surf or other water sport contests, volleyball tournaments, private parties, marathons, triathlons, 5K/10K runs, and organized walks;

8.

A school or organized youth group event, including a field trip and beach cleanup;

9.

Classes, lessons, clinics, training, recreational camps, day camps, and boot camps for children and/or adults related to surfing, kayaking, canoeing, exercising, yoga, physical fitness, or similar activity;

10.

The use of alcohol in connection with an event described in Section 17.12.320;

11.

The use of signage or structures such as banners or inflatables;

12.

Commercial filming or photography; and

13.

Any other activity or event determined by the Director to be the type requiring a license or permit.

B.

Decision of the Director. The decision of the Director on a license or permit application shall be final and shall not be subject to any administrative appeal.

C.

Violation of license or permit. Any person violating the terms and/or conditions of a license or permit issued pursuant to this section, or any person participating in an event or activity without a properly issued license or permit, may be subject to removal from the beach by a peace officer in addition to any other enforcement measure or penalty authorized by this chapter or otherwise by law.

D.

Modification or Revocation of License or Permit. If the Director, Fire Chief, ocean lifeguard, or peace or code enforcement officer, has cause to believe that an event or activity conducted pursuant to a license or permit issued under this section poses a danger to public health or safety, or prevents the orderly use of any beach or facility owned, controlled, or managed by the County, or is in violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, such official, ocean lifeguard, or enforcement officer shall be authorized to modify or revoke such license or permit at any time during the event or activity.

(Ord. 2012-0005 § 42, 2012.)