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McFADDEN PLAZA AND PIER USE POLICY
On September 24, 1990, City Council formed Assessment District No. 59 and initiated
the reconstruction of public improvements within the McFadden Square area including
the McFadden Plaza at the base of the Newport Pier. The reconstruction project
represents a cooperative effort between the City of Newport Beach, businessmen, and
property owners to rejuvenate the McFadden Square Area. With this goal in mind, it is
the intent of this policy to insure the preservation of the reconstructed improvements in
the following ways:
PIER ACCESS
Access to the pier shall be in accordance with the attached McFadden Plaza Access Plan.
Pier access shall be limited to the following:
A. Emergency and Law Enforcement Vehicles.
Vehicles providing law enforcement and emergency services on or in the vicinity
of the pier that are under 10,000 pounds gross weight will be permitted on the
pier. Fire equipment in excess of the weight limit shall be allowed on the pier at
the discretion of the Fire Chief in an emergency situation. See Route "A" on the
Access Plan.
B. Delivery Vehicles.
All commercial vehicles shall be prohibited from the pier except for the
following:
1. Delivery vehicles with a maximum gross weight of 10,000 pounds,
a maximum axle load of 8000 pounds, and a maximum length of 20 feet
shall be allowed on the pier during the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Restaurant Vehicles (vehicles operated by the restaurant) may shuttle
supplies from the loading zone (Location "F") at the base of the pier to the
restaurant to accommodate overweight/ oversize delivery vehicles or
deliveries during the restricted hours. Only one restaurant vehicle shall
be permitted on the pier at any given time and vehicles shall not be stored
on the pier. All restaurant vehicles must be approved for use by the
Public Works Department. Permits for restaurant vehicles shall be issued
to all approved vehicles. To obtain permits, the vehicle year, make,
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identification number, license plate, gross vehicle weight rating, and
length must be submitted and reviewed by the Public Works Department.
2. Light restaurant maintenance vehicles such as pick-ups or small
vans for plumbing, electrical, equipment repair will be allowed on the pier
if such maintenance work requires that the vehicle be utilized at the site in
order to perform the work. A maximum of two vehicles shall be allowed
at any time on the pier. Any request to use more then two vehicles shall
be approved by the Public Works Department.
3. One small passenger tram shall be allowed to operate on the pier
per the concession agreement.
Delivery vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and tram shall utilize
Route "C and Location T" as shown on the Access Plan.
All vehicles shall be capable of turning around at the end of the
pier. Back up alarms or spotters shall be utilized when turning around at
the end of the pier. All vehicles are prohibited from backing the length of
the pier.
C. City Maintenance Vehicles.
City maintenance vehicles are permitted on the pier when performing
maintenance and must have direct authorization from the Department Head.
Operators of unauthorized City vehicles on the pier are subject to disciplinary
action. Maintenance vehicles shall utilize Route "C" as shown on the Access Plan.
PLAZA ACCESS
Access to the plaza shall be in accordance with the attached McFadden Plaza Access
Plan. Plaza access shall be limited to the following:
A. Emergency and Law Enforcement Vehicles.
Vehicles providing emergency services or law enforcement shall be permitted on
the plaza during emergency situations. Parking of vehicles for patrol or non-
emergency purposes is prohibited on the plaza. Operators of unauthorized
vehicles on the plaza are subject to disciplinary action. Parking for patrol or non -
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emergency purposes is provided at Locations "B" and "D" shown on the Access
Plan.
B. Delivery Vehicles.
Delivery vehicles providing services for the Dory Fleet or the concessionaire on
the pier will be permitted at Location "F" as shown on the Access Plan for a
maximum period of twenty minutes. The maximum time limit may be exceeded
when actively loading and unloading of deliveries by handcart to the restaurant.
C. Dory _Fleet Vehicles.
Dory Fleet vehicles are permitted to traverse the access road utilizing Route "E"
as shown on the Access Plan, for the purposes of launching or retrieving Dorys.
Storage of vehicles or trailers on the beach is not permitted.
D. City Maintenance Vehicles.
City maintenance vehicles are permitted on the plaza when performing
maintenance operations that specifically require the maintenance vehicle be on
the plaza. Prior authorization from the Department Head must be obtained.
Parking for maintenance vehicles has been provided at Location "B" as shown on
the Access Plan. Beach Maintenance vehicles may utilize Route "E" as shown on
the Access Plan. Refuse collection vehicles may enter the plaza to empty trash
containers using Route "A" and exit the plaza using Route "C". Operators of
unauthorized vehicles on the plaza are subject to disciplinary action.
E. Marine Department Vehicles.
Lifeguard jeeps may traverse the plaza utilizing Route "H" as shown on the
Access Plan during high tide and may use all emergency routes when
responding to an emergency situation.
PLAZA USE
A. Special Events.
Special events at the plaza shall be limited to the decorative paved area at the
base of the pier shown as Location "l" on the Access Plan. Special event support
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vehicles are prohibited from parking on the plaza. All Special Events shall
require a Special Event Permit from the Community Services Department.
B. Commercial Uses
All commercial uses are prohibited in the plaza.
C. City Events and City Sponsored Events
All City events and City sponsored events shall be considered Special Events and
must fulfill the requirements of Section 1. "Special Events" above.
D. Pedestrians, Bicycles, and Alternate Wheeled Uses
Pedestrian use throughout the plaza is unlimited. Bicycles and skates used for
transportation shall be limited to the designated trail as shown on the Access
Plan, Route "G" and be subject to use restrictions per City Council action.
Skateboarding is prohibited in the McFadden Square Area as defined by City
ordinance. Exhibition skating and bicycling shall not be permitted within the
McFadden Plaza.
[Attachment - McFadden Plaza Access Plan)
Adopted - October 14,1991
Amended - January 24,1994
Amended - May 26,1998
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