§ 16-55. Weddings conducted in county public parks.

(a)

No reservations will be made for county public parks on the following holidays or holiday weekend due to increased demand for these facilities: Memorial Day/Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July/4th of July weekend and Labor Day/Labor Day weekend.

(b)

All wedding planning companies who wish to conduct weddings on county public parks, beaches, or recreation areas must obtain a qualified beach vendor certificate (see section 16-48).

(c)

For beach wedding scheduled for James Lee Park:

(1)

All qualified beach vendors seeking to perform weddings at James Lee Park, regardless of the number of guests, must contact the Public Works Parks Division a minimum of 14 days prior to the planned event.

(2)

The following information is required to schedule weddings: The date, time, name of the qualified beach vendor, bride's and groom's names, and number of expected guests.

(3)

Bookings are made on a "first come, first served" basis.

(4)

County staff will coordinate all dates and times for the proposed weddings with the lessee of James Lee Park.

(5)

Existing guidelines for special events hosted on county public beaches, parks and recreation areas will be enforced.

(6)

Qualified beach vendors and individuals with scheduled wedding events will be notified that the parking facilities at James Lee Park are available for the public and cannot be reserved or 'saved' in advance of a scheduled event. Shuttling of guests is strongly recommended.

(d)

Special events to be held at James Lee Park or at any other recreational area that is subject to an existing lease from the county, which seeks to use a pavilion or other structure on that leasehold property shall be required to obtain the consent of the lessee prior to the special event.

(Ord. No. 13-07, § 15, 1-22-13; Ord. No. 17-18 , § 8, 9-5-17)