Appeals-Miscellaneous Provisions

Sacramento City Code tit. 12, ch. 12.72, art. V

in effect

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.190 Appeals of decisions on permits.

12.72.190 Appeals of decisions on permits. An applicant may appeal the decision of the director to deny or revoke any permit provided for in this chapter to the city manager. The applicant must file such appeal with the city manager within two business days of the date the director's decision becomes final. The city manager or his or her designee shall hold a hearing within two business days of the filing of such appeal, at which time applicant may present any evidence relevant to the application. The city manager shall within two business days of such hearing issue his or her decision either affirming the denial of the application, or directing the director to issue a permit. The decision of the city manager shall be in writing, shall specify the grounds therefor, and shall be final. (Ord. 2012-042 § 5)

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.200 Fees.

12.72.200 Fees. Fees for the application, permit, and surcharges for certain activities provided for in this chapter shall be in the amounts established by resolution of the city council. Such fees must be paid at the time the application is filed, and the application shall not be considered complete until such fees are paid. If the director requires a security deposit as a condition of the building use or park use permit, such deposit shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Permit fees, surcharge fees for costs and services which have not yet been incurred or rendered, and the security deposit shall be refunded if the application is withdrawn, the permit is denied, or the permit is revoked prior to the date of the activity, but the application fee is nonrefundable. (Ord. 2012-042 § 5)

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.210 Provisions for other activities and authority to close parks and buildings.

12.72.210 Provisions for other activities and authority to close parks and buildings. A. The director may allow activities in buildings and parks that are not otherwise covered by this chapter. In so doing, the director shall act to secure the public peace, health, safety, and welfare and to further the maximum use of the parks and buildings for the comfort and convenience of all. B. The city manager may close any park, building or portion thereof, and remove all persons therefrom when in his or her judgment such closing will best preserve the public peace, prevent damage to public property, quell riots, mobs or violence, or is otherwise in the public interest. The city manager, a peace officer or a park ranger may also cause to be removed any and all persons whose presence in the building, park or portion thereof is disruptive to the normal and safe use and enjoyment of the building or park. C. Any person directed to leave must immediately leave the park, building, or portion thereof for the next 24 hours. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2017-0053 § 2; Ord. 2012-042 § 5)

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.220 Promulgation of rules and procedures.

12.72.220 Promulgation of rules and procedures. The director shall have the authority to promulgate rules and procedures to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. Subject to city council approval of such rules and procedures, any violation shall be an infraction and may be corrected by the bringing of a civil action by the city and the imposition of administrative penalties pursuant to Chapter 1.28. (Ord. 2012-042 § 5)

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.230 Schedule for uses and capacity of buildings and parks-Special rules.

12.72.230 Schedule for uses and capacity of buildings and parks-Special rules. The director shall promulgate a schedule which shows uses and capacities of each building and park, the extended hours for parks with lighted recreational facilities, hours and areas for use of amplified sound in a building or park, and other special rules. Such schedule and rules shall be adopted by and may be amended by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2012-042 § 5)

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.240 Reserved.

Sacramento City Code § 12.72.250 Life preservers.

12.72.250 Life preservers. A. It is unlawful for any parent to permit his or her child under the age of thirteen (13) or for any guardian to permit any child under the age of thirteen (13) in his or her care to access any public waters located within the city unless such child is wearing a life preserver. B. For purposes of this section, "life preserver" is any device meeting the definition of "personal flotation device" as set forth in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. C. For purposes of this section, "public waters" means all public waters located within the city in any river, stream, lake, reservoir, or other body of water, including all bays, inlets, and estuaries. D. A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2012-042 § 5)

Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-24568Fetched: 10/24/2026