Monique Leon
Recreation Services Manager
August 5, 2026
That the City Council approve the
proposed special event municipal
code revisions and the addition of
the user group classifications.
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Various similar Special Event Permit Processes
across the City, including:
• Private Rental: Indoor/Outdoor City facility
rental, not open to the public- Community
Services Dept
• Special Use Permit (SUP): Special event on
private property – Planning and Development
Dept
• Special Event Permit: Indoor/Outdoor City
rental, open to the public – Community Services
with approvals by various Departments and
outside agencies.
4 Department/Agency Event Elements
Fire Department Public safety, canopies, fireworks, carnivals, food vendors Planning & Dev. Dept Structural permits, electrical permits Police Department Alcohol, amplified sound, public safety Public Works Traffic control plans
Risk Management Insurance requirements
Utilities Event trash clean up plan, number of dumpsters County Health Dept Food safety and public health
CA Dept of Alcohol
Beverage Control Sale and serving of alcohol
Parks & Trails Maintenance of the Park, approval of elements on park space 16 5
Unclear Point of Contact • Current process creates
uncertainty for applicants
regarding the appropriate point
of contact for each permit type.
Establish a Primary Point of Contact • The Community Services team will serve as the central point of
contact for all special event permit
types and will direct applicants to
the appropriate departments as
needed.
46 Inconsistent Group Definitions • Departments currently apply inconsistent user group
definitions and documentation
requirements.
Streamlined Processes • Consistent user group definitions will support standardized fees
and permit requirements across
departments.
7 CMC Section Subject
Matter Current Language Suggested Changes
Chapter
9.20.10 Administrative
Regulations N/A Establish additional guidelines within an administrative policy Chapter
9.20.030
Permitting
Authority
“obtained from the Chief of
Police..”
Change permitting authority from
PD to the Community Service
Department
Chapter
12.24.120
Amplified
Sound
“obtain the written
permission of the City
Manager”
File an application with PD
Chapter
12.24.015
Applicant
Group Priority
Classifications
N/A Applicant Group Priority
Classification*
* Will go into further detail
9 Group Classification Description
Group I: Co-Sponsored Groups, City of
Corona, Other Governmental Users
Sponsored by the City of Corona, Co-Sponsored Events,
CNUSD, or other Government agencies.
Group II*: Everyone Plays Youth Sports NonProfit Organizations (N/A for Events) Athletic Facility Allocations: Youth Sports organizations must be Corona-based, provide 501 (c)(3) and FTB* good standing documentation, maintain at least 65% Corona resident
participation, and follow an ‘Everyone Plays” model
Group III: Resident Non-Profit Groups
Official home or business address located within the Corona city limits. Organizations must provide current 501(c)(3) documentation and FTB** good standing verification.
Group IV: Resident For-Profit/ Non-Resident
Non-Profit Groups
Resident For Profit: Official home or business address located within the Corona City limits.
Non-Resident Non-Profit: Non-Corona or unincorporated
area organizations must provide current 501(c)(3)
documentation and FTB** good standing verification.
Group V: Non-Resident Individuals/For-Profit
Groups
Official home or business located outside the Corona City limits
* Only applicable for athletic facility allocations **FTB = California Franchise Tax Board 8 • Verify Corona Municipal Code adjustments with
the City Attorney
• Further clarification and standardize the
implementation of user groups
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That the City Council approve the
proposed special event municipal
code revisions and the addition of
the user group classifications.
City of Corona
Questions?
Monique Leon
Recreation Services Manager
[email protected]
951-773-1833
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