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

Section 12.24.170 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code opens city parks to members of the community, service or youth organizations, and to activities sponsored or supported financially or otherwise by the city. Every such use is subject to a temporary exclusive use permit issued by the director and to any reasonable conditions and fees tied to the permit. The director is the city manager or his or her authorized representative, and under § 12.24.030 the director sets the fees, which take effect from the time the city council approves them.

Applying starts with a certificate of compliance provided by the city, which is obtained by contacting City Hall (§ 12.24.190). The director can ask for additional documentation needed to process the request, and a permit is issued on approval. If the request is denied, the applicant can file a notice of appeal with the city clerk within five working days after receipt of the denial. The clerk gives notice of the time and place of the hearing, which is the next regular council meeting, by mail from the post office at San Jacinto, California. The city council determines all questions raised on the appeal.

Permit holders carry real responsibility. Under § 12.24.180 the permittee is liable to the city for any and all damage to parks, recreation areas or facilities that results from the permittee's activity. A permit cannot be transferred without the director's written consent, and the director can require public liability and property damage insurance and indemnification provisions to protect the city and the public. Under § 12.24.200 the director can revoke a permit on finding a violation of any rule or ordinance or on good cause shown.

A permit does not cover everything. Section 12.24.060 separately requires a special permit for performances for monetary gain and for electrical amplifying equipment, and § 12.24.080 bars alcoholic beverages in a park unless the director expressly authorizes them. Vending needs the director's authorization under § 12.24.090.