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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:
1. 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.
2. 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
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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
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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
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.
3. 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:
1. 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
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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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
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Special Events
Special events at the plaza shall be limited to the decorative paved
area at the base of the pier shown as Location "P' 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.
Commercial Uses
All commercial uses are prohibited in the plaza.
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.
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,
restrictions per City Council action.
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McFadden Plaza.
Attachment-McFadden Plaza Access Plan)
Adopted - October 14,1991
Amended - January 24,1994
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