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Chino, CA Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Section
CMC § 12.20.020
Permit issued by
city service department
Policing notice
10 days before permit issues
Appeal
written appeal to city clerk

Summary

Anyone wanting to hold a picnic, celebration, parade, service, or any organized gathering in a Chino public park must first get a written permit from the city service department.

Any person desiring privileges to hold, conduct or gather for any picnic, celebration, parade or service, or to assemble for any purpose whatsoever in any public park shall first apply for and receive a permit in writing from the service department; provided, however, that if and when in the discretion of the service department the assembly is deemed to be of such a nature as to create a hazard or place in jeopardy such assembly or public welfare, the person applying for a permit to hold such an assembly shall arrange for adequate policing from the police department. A copy of the notice from the police department that arrangement for policing has been made shall be filed with the service department ten days before such permit shall be issued by the service department. In the event that adequate policing can not be provided, written notice of such decision shall be served on applicant within five days of receipt of application.B.Any person denied a permit may immediately file written appeal with the city clerk. When such written notice of appeal is received, the city clerk shall thereupon forward the appeal to the city council at its next regular meeting, or to a designated agent of the city council empowered to call a special meeting, at which time the applicant and concerned agencies may present evidence. The city council action, after such hearing, shall be conclusive and final. (Prior code § 24.6.)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 38).

Full Breakdown

Chino Municipal Code § 12.20.020(A) requires a written permit from the service department before holding or conducting a picnic, celebration, parade, service, or any assembly in a public park. If the department judges the gathering hazardous to public welfare, the applicant must also arrange police coverage and file proof of that arrangement with the department 10 days before the permit issues; the department has 5 days to deny in writing if adequate policing can't be provided. Denied applicants may appeal in writing to the city clerk for city council review.

Violations & Fines

Holding an unpermitted assembly in a public park is a misdemeanor or infraction under the chapter's general penalty (CMC § 12.20.030).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a birthday picnic in a Chino park?
Yes: any picnic, celebration, or gathering requires a written permit from the service department first (CMC § 12.20.020(A)).
What if my permit application is denied?
You can file a written appeal with the city clerk, which goes to the city council for a final, conclusive decision (§ 12.20.020(B)).

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