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12 <br /> standards. Only tables and chairs assigned to each meeting <br /> room are available for use by the reserving group. <br /> 6.1.2.3 Public address systems proposed for use by an individual or <br /> group shall not disrupt surrounding County or Court operations <br /> or disrupt neighbors in any way. Individuals or groups will <br /> strictly observe any noise ordinance in effect at the event <br /> location. <br /> 6.2 Ground Use. <br /> 6.2.1 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 /> 6.2.2 Power connections are available at some venues. Marked protection <br /> areas for geothermal fields and athletic fields must be observed. Permits <br /> may be immediately revoked for any violation of this requirement. <br /> 6.3 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 /> 6.3.1 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 /> 6.3.2 Users are responsible for complying with any onsite parking regulations. <br /> 6.4 Parks, Open Space Lands and Outdoor Recreational Facilities <br /> 6.4.1 Use of planned future park properties or open space lands which are not <br /> generally open to the public is not authorized except for activities <br /> sponsored or co-sponsored by an Orange County department. These <br /> activities will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as provided in <br /> subsection 7.1, Procedures Governing the Operation of Orange County <br /> Facilities. <br /> 6.4.2 Parks, outdoor recreational facilities and their amenities may be used on <br /> a first come first served basis, unless closed or reserved pursuant to this <br /> policy. Persons having reservations shall have priority use of the park, <br /> outdoor recreational facility or amenity over those without reservations. <br /> 6.5 Signage. Banners or signs may be posted on specified grounds by as provided <br /> below. Banners and signs must be removed by the next business day after <br /> reservation ends. <br /> 6.5.1 Advertisement for private purposes in the form of flyers, posters, signs, <br /> placards, stickers, etc are prohibited, except as approved in writing by <br /> the County Manager or designee. Temporary signs of an informational or <br /> directional nature may be erected on site for an approved event, during <br /> Orange County Facilities Use Policy <br /> 11/02/2017 Amendment—Recommended by Facilities Use Policy Work Group <br /> Page 6 of 17 <br />