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DRAFT <br />6.1 Kitchen Use. Kitchens, where provided, are for food warming and serving only. <br />Preparation and cooking of meals is prohibited unless special permission is <br />granted in writing at the time reservations are made. <br />6.1.1 Users, including County departments, are responsible and accountable <br />for kitchen areas, if used. Users will be billed for cleanup that they do not <br />adequately complete themselves. <br />6.2 Equipment Use. Unless otherwise arranged with the County, each <br />individual/group shall be responsible for providing any equipment necessary for <br />the planned activity, including, but not limited to audio/visual and other <br />technology. <br />6.2.1 If County equipment is available for use, qualified County staff must be <br />present to operate the equipment. There will be a fee for use of the <br />equipment and staff to operate the equipment. <br />6.2.2 Individuals/groups reserving meeting rooms in County buildings shall be <br />responsible _ for setting up tables and chairs for their use; and for <br />returning the set up to the "standard room set up" as posted in each <br />meeting room. Only tables and chairs assigned to each meeting room <br />are available for use by the reserving group. <br />6.2.3 Public address systems proposed for use by an individual or group shall <br />not disrupt surrounding County or Court operations or disrupt neighbors <br />in any way. Individuals or groups will strictly observe any noise <br />ordinance in effect at the event location. <br />6.3 Ground Use. <br />6.3.1 Banners may be posted on specified grounds by permit only. Banners <br />must be removed the next business day after reservation ends. No <br />posters, banners or other material may be attached to trees on grounds <br />or parks. <br />6.3.2 Anchoring tents, canopies or other allowed structures must be <br />accomplished with sandbags or in another non-invasive manner. This <br />includes temporary structures that may be erected in parking lots as part <br />of an approved event. <br />6:3.3 Power connections are available at some venues; utility fees may be <br />assessed for use. <br />6.3.4 Marked protection areas for geothermal fields and athletic fields must be <br />observed. Permits may be immediately revoked for any violation of this <br />requirement. <br />6.4 Parking. Individuals/groups shall park in designated areas assigned to the <br />specific facility being used. Parking restrictions at event sites are strictly <br />enforced. <br />6.4.1 Large events may be required to utilize off-site park and ride lots. The <br />event holder will assume all costs and responsibility for transportation to <br />the venue. <br />28 <br />Draft Orange County Facilities Use Policy <br />Page 5 of 14 <br />