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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:
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.
Delivery Vehicles
All commercial vehicles shall be prohibited from the pier
except for the following:
a. 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, identification
number, license plate, gross vehicle weight rating, and
length must be submitted and reviewed by the Public
Works Department.
b. 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.
C. One small passenger tram shall be allowed to operate on
the pier per the concession agreement.
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Delivery vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and tram shall
utilize Route "C" and Location "F" 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.
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:
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 - emergency purposes is provided at Locations "B"
and "D" shown on the Access Plan.
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.
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.
4. 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.
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5. 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
1. Special Events
Special events at the plaza shall be limited to the decorative
paved area at the base of the pier shown as Location "I" on
the Access Plan. Special event support vehicles are
prohibited from parking on the plaza. All Special Events
shall require a Special Event Permit from the Revenue
Division /Finance Department.
2. Commercial Uses
All commercial uses are prohibited in the plaza.
3. 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.
4. 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
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