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

Section 12.40.050 requires an Approved Facility Use Application for reserved use of community parks, neighborhood parks, nature parks, and special use facilities, with the City Council authorized to set implementing policies such as the Athletic Facilities Policy, Gazebo Reservation Policy, and Facility Use Policy. Separately, no organized event drawing more than 50 people, including parades, exhibitions, carnivals, or weddings, can proceed without either that Facility Use Application or a Special Events Permit issued under Chapter 12.36. The Chapter 12.36 process, which this section cross-references, requires filing between 45 and 180 days before the event date under Section 12.36.110, a processing fee due at filing under Section 12.36.120, and proof of public liability and property damage insurance under Section 12.36.140, though the City Manager may waive insurance for First Amendment expressive activity or where the cost would be an unreasonable burden.

Section 12.36.150 lets the City deny an application over inadequate traffic control, crowd safety, sanitation, or emergency medical planning, or where the event risks violent disorder; a denial can be appealed to the City Council within 10 days. Section 12.40.050 also lets the City Manager set additional fees and charges for park and facility use tied to a special event, collected by whichever department processes the permit, on top of the base Special Events Permit fee. Ordinary drop-in park use stays free of this process under the first-come, first-served rule in Section 12.40.060.