HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/3/2022 Item 6e, Avakian - Staff agenda correspondence
Delgado, Adriana
From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Tuesday, May 3, 2022 11:38 AM
To:Department Heads
Cc:CityClerk
Subject:FW: Item 6e - Redline original 4.13.21
Attachments:Redline of changes to Chapter 12.04 (Encroachments) and 12.20 (Park Regs).pdf
BCC: Council
Good morning,
Attached is the redline of the original agenda item from Council meeting, April 13, 2021 regarding the
interpretation of the current MC 12.20 – Encroachment code.
This is to assist with the tonight’s Consent Item 6e.
Thank you,
-Greg
Greg Avakian
pronouns he/him/his
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
E gavakian@slocity.org
T 805.781.7120
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SECTION 1. Encroachment Amendments. Section 12.04.020 B (Encroachments
Restricted) of Chapter 12.04 (Encroachments and Excavations) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code is hereby amended to include express reference to the application of the encroachment
regulations related to the erection of tents in public parks, to read as follows:
12.04.020 Encroachments restricted.
B. For purposes of this chapter, encroachments shall not include activities regulated as
parades or special events pursuant to Chapter 5.80. Additional clarification of the
application of these provisions to the use of tents or other enclosed structures in public
parks are set forth in Chapter 12.20 (PARK REGULATIONS) of this code.
SECTION 2. Section 12.20.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 12.20 (PARK REGULATIONS),
is hereby amended and renumbered to clarify the definition of “park” and add a definition of “tent”,
to read as follows:
12.20.020 Definitions.
The following words shall have the meaning indicated when used in this chapter:
A. “Amplified sound” means music, sound wave, vibration or speech projected or
transmitted by electronic equipment, including amplifiers.
B. “Director” means the director of parks and recreation or other person authorized by
him or her, pursuant to law, to act in his or her stead.
C. “Park” means any parkland, playground, beach, or recreational facility, including any
parking lots, open space, creek, or any other area or structure accessory thereto
maintained and operated by the city of under the operational control of the Parks and
Recreation Department of the City of San Luis Obispo.
D. “Permit” or “reservation” means written authorization for exclusive use of parks or
buildings, or portions thereof, as provided for and defined by this chapter.
E. “Tent” means any enclosed temporary physical structure that obstructs activities within
the structure from public view, excluding canopies and covers that are open on all
sides. “Tent” shall not include blankets, towels, mats, portable lawn chairs, unenclosed
shade structures not affixed to public property, or similar items for temporary use in
conjunction with otherwise lawful park use.
E.F. “Vehicle” means any device by which any person or property may be propelled,
moved or drawn, excepting a device moved by human power.
SECTION 3. Section 12.20.040 (Rules and regulations applicable in city parks.) of
Chapter 12.20 (PARK REGULATIONS), is hereby amended to add a section expressly clarifying
the prohibition against tents in public parks, to read as follows:
F. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, establish or occupy a Tent in any Park,
except by express permission of the Director; in connection with a valid event permit
issued by the Department; or as otherwise provided by resolution of the City Council.