Permits for park and recreation related uses.
Chandler City Code § 31-18
in effect31-18. - Permits for park and recreation related uses.
A. Permits issued by Director. The Director may issue permits as set forth in this section. The Director may approve such permits on conditions which are consistent with the use of City property, public safety, and the operation of the park, facility or open space.
B. Permit revocations. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked at any time by the Director for a violation of the permit conditions; a violation of any rule, ordinance, federal or state law; or if the Director determines the permitted use constitutes a threat to the health and safety of the public.
C. Parks, recreation and aquatics permits. Facilities may be reserved for public and/or private use upon issuance of a permit and payment of fee(s). This permit shall be a one-time permit. Recurring use of facilities shall be limited to City sponsored or co-sponsored activities or affiliate groups as approved by the Parks and Recreation Board. Term agreements for the use of any facility by clubs or enterprises may be permitted through signed contracts, authorized by the City Council.
1. All group use of any facility must be under competent adult supervision with the persons or groups using the facility assuming full responsibility for any damage to such facility.
2. Control personnel, parking attendants or other special services necessary for a permitted use of facilities shall be supplied by the permittee or shall be procured by the Community Services Department and charged to the permittee. The Director, Chief of Police, Fire Chief or others as determined by the City Manager may specify when control personnel are necessary.
3. If, after permit issuance, notice of cancellation is not received by the Community Services Director at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the event or per the permit rules, the permit holder shall be responsible for all expenses incurred by the Community Services Department relating to the issuance of the Permit. Acceptable forms of cancellation notice are a fax, in person, e-mail or letter during business hours to the Facility Manager.
4. Any permittee using any facility shall be required to indemnify and name the City harmless from any and all liabilities for damages, personal or property, which may arise out of or in connection with the use of said facilities by such permittee. Responsibility for loss, breakage, damage or need for repair of any piece of furniture, equipment or portion of the facility rests solely with the permittee. certification of insurance shall be provided and retained on file during the duration of the permit, listing the City of Chandler as a co-insured. Limits of liability shall be determined by the City's Risk Manager.
5. All permittees shall be responsible for returning any facility used to the same condition in which such facility existed prior to their use.
6. Applications for a permit and the applicable fee shall be filed with the Community Services Department on a form provided prior to the date use is requested. In considering the permit applications, the following factors may be considered:
a. The size of the group, extent of the activity and proposed use of the facility.
b. The availability of the facilities.
c. The interface and compatibility of the proposed permitted activity with surrounding areas and neighborhoods and possible traffic impacts.
d. The effect of the proposed permitted activity on the public's ability to use and enjoy the facilities.
e. Any other factors arising from the proposed use which compromise the public's health, safety and welfare, or interfere with the Department's ability to carry out their goals and objectives.
D. Permits, as set forth in this section, shall be granted for uses which do not interfere with the use of the park for park purposes, or for uses which are consistent with and in furtherance of public use and enjoyment of the park as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 4300, § 1, 5-12-11)
Source: City of Chandler, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/chandler/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTVCOSE_CH31COSE_31-18PEPAREREUSFetched: 11/1/2026