Cleanup deposits for special events.
Riverside Municipal Code § 2.28.150
in effect2.28.150 - Cleanup deposits for special events.
A. Cleanup deposit. The applicant or sponsor of an event shall be required to provide a cleanup deposit prior to the issuance of a special event permit. The cleanup deposit shall be in the amount established in a cleanup fee schedule for special events adopted by resolution of the City Council.
B. Refund. The cleanup deposit shall be returned after the event if the area used for the permitted event has been cleaned and restored to the same condition as existed prior to the event. If the actual cost for cleanup is less than the estimated cost, the applicant will be refunded the difference. Should the amount of the bill exceed the cleanup deposit, the difference shall become due and payable to the City upon the applicant's receipt of the bill.
C. The cleanup deposit requirement may be waived by the City Manager if the applicant or an officer of the sponsoring organization establishes to the satisfaction of the City Manager that such requirement is not necessary.
D. Appeals. If the applicant or sponsor disputes the cleanup charge, he must appeal to the City Manager within five calendar days after receipt of the bill or the charge shall be deemed reasonable. The decision of the City Manager shall be final.
(Ord. 7187 § 11, 2012; Ord. 6404 § 1, 1997; Ord. 6102 § 1, 1994)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT2ADPE_CH2.28SPEV_2.28.150CLDESPEVFetched: 11/1/2026