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HUNTINGTON BEACH SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRE PERMITS


13.54.010 Definitions
(a) "Director" refers to the Director of Community Services Department and/or his/her designee.
(b) "Fourth of July Parade" is that annual parade sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach.
(c) "Parade" means any march, parade, procession or public assembly consisting of persons or animals or vehicles or any combination thereof, upon any public or quasi public street, road, highway, sidewalk, alley, park, parkway, pier, beach, building or other public or quasi public place, which obstructs or unreasonably interferes with the free passage of vehicular traffic or pedestrian travel.
(d) "Parade route" shall mean the entire route of a parade as approved by the Director.
(e) "Parkway" shall mean that area between the edge of the roadway and the adjacent property line excluding that area occupied by the sidewalk. Parkway shall also include any area within a roadway which is not open to vehicular travel.
(f) "Public Property" includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks, parkways, streets, and medians.
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(g) "Roadway" shall mean that portion of a street improved, designated, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
(h) "Rope" is any rope, ribbon, string, line or other device used to delineate a public area for parade viewing by private parties.
(i) "Seat" is any common chair, stool, folding chair, folding stool, bench or similar device whose purpose is seating.
(j) "Sidewalk" shall mean any surface provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
(k) "Specific Event" shall mean the temporary use of public property, including, but not limited to, streets, beaches, and parks for any purpose including, but not limited to, events such as art shows, fund-raising events, sidewalk sales, amusement attractions, walkathons, marathon runs, block parties, parades, performances, weddings, company events and sporting events, or any combination thereof. This Chapter has no application to events that are conducted on private property.
(l) "Street" shall mean all that area dedicated to public use for public street purposes and shall include, but not be limited to, roadways, parkways, alleys, and sidewalks.
(m) "Structure (including grandstand)" is that which is framed, erected. Grandstand is a structure whose primary purpose is seating.
13.54.020 Permit required. No person shall organize, produce, direct, conduct, manage, institute or carry on any Specific Event without a permit first had and obtained from the Director. No person shall promote, advertise, encourage or solicit attendance or otherwise participate in any way in a Specific Event for which no permit has been issued, or for which such permit has been suspended or revoked.
13.54.030 Permit application. An application for a permit shall be filed with the Director not less than ninety (90) days nor more than two years before the date proposed for holding a Specific Event. Such application shall be signed by the applicant, who must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or his authorized agent and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee. The amount of said fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
13.54.040 Application--Contents of. Application for a permit to hold a Specific Event shall be made on forms provided by the City, and shall contain the following:
(a) The sponsoring organization, the contact person, and the address and telephone number of each;
(b) A detailed description of the Specific Event proposed to be held, the number of persons participating in the event, the purpose of the event, the date, hours and location where the event is proposed to be held, if alcohol is to be served or sold, or if closure of public streets is required, a description of merchandise to be sold or any food and beverages to be sold or otherwise made available to attendees of the Specific Event and the admission fee, if any, to be charged;
(c) For parades, a description and map of the assembly area, disbanding area and the route to be traveled; the assembly time, the starting time, the disbanding time; the maximum parade length; the total number of bands, sound vehicles or musical units, if any, their type and number of members in each unit; the total number of public address units, including those that are stationary, mounted on vehicles or portable; the total number of marching units, if any, their type and number of members in each unit; the number of animals, if any, and type; the number of floats, if any, their size, type and methods of
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power; and the space between their units and their speed; and the maximum number of persons who will participate in the parade;
(d) A detailed description of the equipment to be used, if any, including the number and types of vehicles, the number of public address or amplified sound systems, whether mounted, portable, or stationary, the number and type of special units such as musical or performance groups, animal zoos or shows, bleachers, canopies, tents, banners, inflatables, generators and the like;
(e) An agreement that the City shall be compensated for any damage to public property, and that the site shall be cleaned and restored to the condition in which it was found prior to the holding of the Specific Event;
(f) Such other information as requested by the Director;
(g) Said application shall be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.
13.54.050 Permit'Specific Event for other than applicant. If such Specific Event is designed to be held by, on behalf of or for any organization other than the applicant, the applicant for such permit shall file a communication in writing from such organization, authorizing the applicant to apply for such permit on its behalf.
13.54.060 Specific Events Committee established. There is hereby established a Specific Events Committee composed of representatives of pertinent City departments and community organizations, as appointed by the City Administrator.
13.54.070 Review of Permit Application by Director. Within thirty (30) business days of the filing of the permit application with the Community Services Department, the Director shall either issue the permit, deny the permit, or refer the permit application to the Specific Events Committee for further review.
13.54.080 Denial by the Director. No action on the part of the Director within thirty (30) business days of the filing of the permit application shall be deemed a denial.
13.54.090 Review of Permit Application to Specific Events Committee. At any time, the Director may refer any permit application to the Specific Events Committee for further investigation of the activity proposed to be conducted, the persons involved, and other facts. The Specific Events Committee shall conduct a hearing on the application within sixty (60) days after notification of referral of the permit application, after which hearing the Specific Events Committee shall recommend to the Director to issue or deny the permit.
13.54.100 Permit--Granting or refusal The granting or denial of any permit or part thereof by the Director shall be final unless a written appeal is filed as provided elsewhere in this Chapter. Failure to file an appeal within such ten (10) calendar day period, shall constitute a waiver of the right to such appeal.
13.54.110 Permit--Late applications. The Director may consider any permit application filed less than ninety (90) days prior to the time requested for holding a Specific Event.
13.54.120 Permit--Surety and insurance. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the Specific Events Committee may require:
(a) In lieu of an agreement to compensate the City for loss or damage to public property, the deposit of cash, check or money order in an amount sufficient to guarantee the cleaning up of the site and the removal of any debris left as a result of the holding of a Specific
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Event. If it is determined that such Specific Event will warrant the presence of City personnel, the Director shall also require payment in full prior to issuance of a permit.
(b) That the applicant provide public liability insurance and property damage insurance, including products liability coverage, workers compensation insurance, and a separate additional insured endorsement written by an insurance company acceptable to the City in the minimum limits as set by resolution of the City Council.
13.54.130 Permit--Granting conditions. As a condition to granting such permit, the Director may impose reasonable terms and regulations concerning the time and place of such Specific Event; the area and manner of conducting such Specific Event; the maximum number of persons participating therein; the use of amplified music, the regulation of traffic, if required, including the number and type of vehicles; the number and type of signs, banners, and barricades to be provided by applicant, if any, together with a plan of disposition attached to the application; whether alcohol shall be allowed; and such other requirements as they may find reasonable and necessary for the protection of persons and property. Any change in the approved plan must be submitted to the Community Services Department and approved by the Director fourteen (14) days in advance of the event. All applicable fees shall be paid at least thirty (30) days prior to such event.
13.54.140 Permit'Denial. The Director, upon recommendation of the Specific Events Committee shall not issue any permit if any of the following conditions exist:
(a) The application is not on the form provided or does not contain the required information;
(b) The applicant has knowingly made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a permit;
(c) The building, structure, equipment, or location of such Specific Event does not comply with or fails to meet all of the health, zoning, fire and safety requirements or standards of all of the ordinances of the City of Huntington Beach or the state of California applicable thereto;
(d) The activity or location of the activity is such as to interfere with or unreasonably obstruct the free flow of vehicular traffic or other means of travel on any public street, or with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk;
(e) Proof of insurance required by this Chapter as a prerequisite to the holding of a Specific Event has not been filed with the City;
(f) The conduct of the Specific Event will be contrary to law;
(g) Applicant has had a similar Specific Event permit denied for good cause within one (1) year prior to the application, and can show no material change in circumstances since such denial;
(h) Applicant refuses to agree to, abide by or comply with all conditions and regulations attendant upon such Specific Event permit;
(i) Such Specific Event will interfere or conflict with another Specific Event for which a permit has already been issued, or will interfere or conflict with another Specific Event for which no permit is required by this code;
(j) Applicant has failed to pay the assigned fees or failed to meet any other conditions imposed by the Director.
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13.54.150 Permit--Contents of. A Specific Event permit shall contain the following:
(a) The name of the person or organization to whom issued;
(b) The name and telephone number of the individual on-site contact person;
(c) The date, hour and location for the Specific Event; and
(d) Any on-site conditions imposed on the holding of such Specific Event.
13.54.160 Permit suspension or revocation. A permit for a Specific Event issued hereunder, shall be summarily suspended or revoked by the Director at any time when there is reasonable cause to believe that any of the grounds exist for which the original application for permit would have been denied.
13.54.170 Appeal--Filing. An appeal from suspension, revocation or denial of a permit, or conditions imposed thereupon by the Director, may be made to the City Administrator within ten (10) calendar days after service of notice of such action on the applicant or permittee. Such appeal shall be in writing, setting forth fully the grounds upon which the appeal is based, and shall be filed with the City Clerk who shall forward copies to the City Administrator, and the Director. The Director shall submit to the City Administrator the record of the case appealed. The City Administrator shall rule on the appeal within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such record from the Director. The decision of the City Administrator may be appealed to the City Council. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the decision of the City Administrator.
13.54.180 Appeal--Council action.
(a) Within sixty (60) days after filing a written appeal from the suspension, revocation, or denial of a permit with the City Clerk, the City Council shall consider the appeal at a regular meeting. Written notice of the time and place the City Council will consider the appeal shall be mailed by the City Clerk to the person who filed the appeal at least ten (10) days before the date set for hearing unless the applicant/permittee shall waive notice in writing.
(b) In any appeal, the City Council shall consider the application, the record of the case submitted by the Director and other pertinent information presented, and may grant or deny the permit subject to the conditions, terms and regulations set forth in this Chapter. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
(c) The City Clerk shall, within three (3) days after decision of the City Council, notify the applicant/permittee in writing of the decision of the City Council.
13.54.190 Exceptions to provisions. No permit shall be required under this Chapter with respect to:
(a) Any Specific Event sponsored by, or held under the auspices of, the City of Huntington Beach;
(b) Any bona fide funeral procession, the purpose of which is to transport the remains of a deceased person to a place of burial or cremation.
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13.54.210 Interference with Specific Events. No person shall knowingly join or participate in any Specific Event in violation of any of the terms, conditions, or regulations of the permit issued therefore, or knowingly join or participate in any Specific Event without the consent and over the objection of the permittee or in any manner interfere with the orderly conduct of such event. "Interfere" for purposes of this ordinance shall mean:
(a) Placing furniture or erecting booths or stands within twenty feet of the area designated for use by the permittee only; or so as to obstruct the view of audience members, after having first been warned;
(b) Operating a radio, loud speaker, or other similar device, whistle, or other machine or musical instrument without permission from the permittee;
(c) Making noise, including yelling and screaming, either at a volume higher than that of the event or in a manner so as to disturb the peace of others, after having been warned;
(d) Entering upon the stage or otherwise joining a performance without permission of the permittee;
(e) Disrobing or engaging in other conduct which disrupts the event, after having been warned.
13.54.220 Parking of vending vehicles. No person shall stop, let stand, or park any vehicle, for the purpose of selling, or offering for sale there from, any goods, wares or merchandise on any street on a parade route.
13.54.230 Enforcing officer. This chapter shall be enforced by the Director, as well as by Peace Officers having jurisdiction of any area in which a violation of any provision of this title takes place.
13.54.240 Permit Conditions. The permittee shall follow all conditions as set forth in the permit.
13.54.250 Violation--Penalty. Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a MISDEMEANOR, punishable by a fine of one-thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
 

Weddings - Huntington Beach,  includes 8.5 miles of sandy beaches stretching along the Pacific Ocean that are free for the public to use for outdoor recreation.

Huntington Beach Pier shown in our photo gallery is a popular icon, where tourists love to walk and watch supreme surfing in the ocean below. It is the perfect place to take a photo. When summer comes and the U.S. Open of Surfing occurs each July, the pier is absolutely packed with standing room only on the final surfing Sunday when a winner is chosen.

Huntington Beach California USA is our favorite city and we've dedicated over 10 years to providing information about this destination to help you plan a visit, or relocate to our favorite California beach town. Beach sports, resorts and the old-fashioned Main Street nightlife is a bit funky and comfortably casual.

Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach  is the spot to shop and dine. There are hundreds of places within the city and nearby in Huntington Beach, which features warm, sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean, beckoning tourists to play. One of the longest municipal piers in California,  8.5 miles of smooth sand, mild climate all year long and some of the best surfing waves in the United States. With natural beauty reminiscent of the Hawaiian Islands, over 11 million people are drawn each year to this Southern California location.

Upcoming Events 2011:

August 16   Surf City Nights on Main Street 5-9 p.m.
August 17   Art Walk on Main Street between 6 and 9 p.m.
August 19   Farmer's Market & Art A-Fair  Noon - 5 p.m.
Aug.20-21   Art A-fair at Pier Plaza
August 23   Surf City Nights Main Street 5-9 p.m.
August 26   Farmer's Market & Art A-Fair Noon- 5 p.m.
August 30   Surf City Nights Main Street 5-9 p.m.
Sept. 3-4   Central Park Civil War Battle 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sept 4       Oktoberfest Old World Village through Oct. 30
Sep. 10     BBJAZZ Festival in Central Park
Sept. 17    City Surf Contest, HB Pier 8 a.m.
Sept. 17    Green Expo at Pier Plaza  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sep.17-18  Surf City Days next to Huntington Beach Pier
Oct. 31  Halloween on Main Street 

Those who love being outdoors can experience the waves, ride the skate parks and paths and lay on the sandy beach all year long. Adults, children and teens love to sit along Main Street, too, and dine on delicious foods while watching the parade of swim suits, surf boards and traffic pass through a five block stretch of shops and outdoor cafes. It's a casual place where the only suit you'll need is a swim suit or wet suit. Even the finest restaurants in town do not require neckties. 

Each year in Huntington Beach there are new events from the Downtown HB, plus more sun, more sand and more fun. We've been out there pounding the pavement with our own 2 feet to bring you the best of Huntington Beach in this new Picture Events Calendar. With tons of photos of Huntington Beach to knock you off your socks, we're glad you found us and hope you'll enjoy the beach vibe in this very special place.

Huntington Beach, California features an incredible park system. There are approximately 70 parks that include almost 70 opportunities to hold a picnic or social event. From skate boarding to kayaking, baseball, softball, tennis and soccer to Frisbee golf, the choices are limitless. There's even a beautiful Huntington Beach Sports Complex for large sporting events. See photos and information about Huntington Beach Parks.

Conveniently located near major attractions and theme parks, Disneyland, California Adventure, Knotts Berry Farm, the Catalina Flyer to Catalina Island, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary Ship, Van's Skate Park at The Block and upscale South Coast Plaza Shopping Mall are all close by.

A 20-screen stadium-seating theater, Century Theatre in Huntington Beach, at Bella Terra mall is surrounded by a dozen restaurants, shops, and weekend entertainment in the courtyard. 

     
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Huntington Beach Ocean View Hotels:
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
Huntington Beach Inn
Shorebreak Hotel Joie de Vivre

Beach hours: Huntington City Beach: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., State Beaches: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Huntington Beach Pier: 5 a.m. to Midnight. 

For over 100 years, California's finest bathing beach has been the place to meet for family gatherings, business meetings, events, corporate functions and weddings. The city's beautiful sand beaches, luxurious accommodations, ballrooms and conference facilities overlooking the Pacific Ocean provide the perfect setting for any event. Those who love sports find the city one of their favorite places to work out. In addition to the beach path, Central Park provides par course with exercise stations and the (Frisbee) disc golf course, as well as horseback riding. Water lovers can swim and surf in the ocean, plus, there are skate parks nearby and skiing and sailing not far away.

A vibrant business environment includes Boeing's space division. Close to airports and freeways, many come for business and stay to have fun. You can spend your entire vacation or business trip enjoying Huntington Beach with its outdoor dining overlooking the ocean and Main Street action, shopping galore that includes unique shops with beach wear and tropical-themed gifts, a weekly outdoor craft and food market held at Pier Plaza, free summer concerts and swimming, surfing, skating, bicycling, jogging, volleyball, fishing, golf, bonfires and more.

FAQ's (Frequently answered questions) -
Dog Beach is between Golden West & Seapoint on Pacific Coast Highway.
RV camping numbers are: City Beach--Sunset Vista  714-536-5280   State Beach--Bolsa Chica 714-846-3460 or 800-444-7275 (call for reservations information). 
Not allowed: Tent camping, fireworks, glass containers and liquor are not permitted at the beach.  

Permitted: Weddings on the beach with permit and bonfires are allowed in fire pits at Bolsa Chica State Beach and Huntington City Beach and Huntington State Beach south of the pier (must bring own firewood). Huntington State Beach (Pacific Coast Highway from Brookhurst to Beach Blvd.) and Bolsa Chica State Beach (Pacific Coast Highway from Seapoint to Warner) Special Events such as Weddings and Group Picnic Reservations, call 714-377-9422 or for Huntington City Beach (Pacific Coast Highway from Seapoint to Beach Blvd.) call: 714-536-5281.  To participate as a vendor in the Farmer's Market or Art-A-Faire, you can call these numbers:  Orange County Farm Bureau 714-573-0374 OR  Arts & Crafts call Pam Fellows 714-846-5509.