HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Amending the NBMC to Prohibit Climbing on Railings of Public Property and Amending Swimming Regulations and Restrictions on Diving, Jumping and Climbing on Public Proper - Ordinance PostingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 26, 2025, the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, will introduce an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 11.12.140 (CLIMBING ON RAILINGS OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY) AND AMENDING SECTION 11.12.150 (DIVING OR JUMPING FROM PUBLIC
PROPERTY) OF CHAPTER 11.12 (SWIMMING REGULATIONS) TO TITLE 11
(RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES) OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO RESTRICTIONS ON DIVING, JUMPING AND CLIMBING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
ADJACENT TO WATERWAYS
This Ordinance adds Chapter 11.12.140 to the Newport Beach Municipal Code which
would prohibit climbing on railings, ledges or other structures on public property near waterways,
would be a proactive measure to reduce such risky behavior. By clearly defining and providing
enforcement options, the ordinance, if adopted, would help deter individuals from accessing
dangerous areas where jumping might occur. This would not only decrease the likelihood of
injuries but also lower the frequency of waterway disruptions and emergency response
interventions. Ultimately, the Newport Beach Municipal Code amendment would help enhance
public safety, support responsible waterfront use, and reduce the City of Newport Beach's liability
for accidents on public property. The proposed amendment to Chapter 11.12.150 updates the
language in this section of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
This Ordinance will be introduced by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, at a regular meeting thereof on the 26T" day of August, 2025.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-19 will occur at the September 9, 2025, City
Council meeting. If adopted on September 9, 2025, the Ordinance shall become final and
effective 30 days after adoption.
Publication Date: August 16, 2025
s/s Molly Perry, Interim City Clerk
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County
aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or
interested in the action for which the attached notice was published.
I am a principal clerk of the Newport Harbor News Press Combined With
Daily Pilot, which was adjudged a newspaper of general circulation on
June 19, 1952, Cases A24831 for the City of Newport Beach, County of
Orange, and State of California. Attached to this Affidavit is a true and
complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s):
Aug 16, 2025
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true
and correct.
Dated at Fountain Valley, California on this 20th day of August, 2025.
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10540 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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CITY Or NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 26,
2025. the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, will introduce an Ordinance
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.2025-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY Of NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 11.12.140 (CLIMBING ON
RAILINGS OF PUBLIC PROPERTY} AND
AMENDING SECTION 11.12.150 iDiVING OR
JUMPING FROM PUBLIC PROPERTY} OF
CHAPTER 11.12 (SWIMMING REGULATIONS) TO
TITLE 11 (RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES) OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO RESTRICTIONS ON DIVING, JUMPING AND
CLIMBING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
WATERWAYS
This Ordinance adds Chapter 11.12 140 to the
Newport Beath Municipal Code which would
prohibit climbing on railings, ledges or other
structures on public property near waterways,
would be a proactive measure to reduce such risky
behavior. By clearly defining and providing
enforcement options, the ordinance, if adopted,
would help deter individuals from accessing
dangerous areas where jumping might occur. This
would not only decrease tine likelihood of injuries
but also lower the frequency of waterway
disruptions and emergency response
interventions. Ultimately, the Newport Beach
Municipal Code amendment would help enhance
public safety, support responsible waterfront use,
and reduce the City of Newport Beach's liability for
accidents on public property. The proposed
amendment to Chapter 11.12.150 updates the
language in this section of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code -
This Ordinance will be introduced by the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, at
a regular meeting thereof on the 26TH day of
August, 2025.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-19 will
occur at the September 9, 2025, City Council
meeting. It adapted on September 9, 2025, the
Ordinance shall become final and effective 30 days
after adoption.
Publication Date: August 16, 2025
Is?Molly Perry, Interim City Clerk
8006539 - Newport Harbor News Press Combined With Daily Pilot
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 26, 2025, the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, introduced an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 11.12.140 (CLIMBING ON RAILINGS OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY) AND AMENDING SECTION 11.12.150 (DIVING OR JUMPING FROM PUBLIC
PROPERTY) OF CHAPTER 11.12 (SWIMMING REGULATIONS) TO TITLE 11
(RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES) OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO RESTRICTIONS ON DIVING, JUMPING AND CLIMBING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
ADJACENT TO WATERWAYS
This Ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, at a regular meeting thereof on the 26th day of August, 2025 and approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
6
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Barto, Blom, Grant, Kleiman, Stapleton, and
Weber
NOES:
1
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Weigand
ABSENT:
0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
RECUSED:
0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-19 will occur at the September 9, 2025, City
Council meeting. If adopted on September 9, 2025, the Ordinance shall become final and
effective 30 days after adoption.
Publication Date: August 30, 2025
s/s Molly Perry, Interim City Clerk
Us Angeles Times
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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City of Newport Beach - CA11072031 ORDINANCE SUMMARY
100 Civic Center Dr
Newport Beach,CA 92660-3267 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 26,
2025, the City Council of the City of Newport
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City of Newport Beach - CA11072031 ertrtied:
100 Civic Center Dr
Newport Beach,CA 92660-3267 ORDINANCE NO.2025-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALLFORNIAr
ADDING SECTION 11.12.140 fCLIMBING ON
RAILINGS OF PUBLIC PROPERTY) AND
AMENDING SECTION 11.12.150 IDIVING OR
JUMPING FROM PUBLIC PROPERTY) OF
CHAPTER 11-12 (SWIMMING REGULATIONS) TO
TITLE 11 IRECRIEATIONAL ACTIVITIES) OF THE
NEWPORT BF-ACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO RESTRICTIONS ON DIVING, JUMPING AND
CLIMBING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
WA1ERWAYS
This Ordinance was introduced by the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, at
a regular muting there& on the 26th day of
August, 2025 and approved by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:� Sarto,
Blom,
Grant,
Kleiman,
Stapleton,
and
Weber
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weigand
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMSERS: None
RECUSEID- CQUNCILMEMBERS- done
Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025.19 will
occur at the September 9, 2025, City Counell
meeting, If adopted on September 9, 2025, the
Ordinance shall become final and effective 30day5
after adoption.
Publication Date: August 30. 2025
s/s Molly Perryr InleYim CityClerfa
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid;
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the
action for which the attached notice was published.
I am a principal clerk of the Newport Harbor News Press Combined With
Daily Pilot, which was adjudged a newspaper of general circulation on
June 19, 1952, Cases A24831 for the City of Newport Beach, County of
Orange, and State of California. Attached to this Affidavit is a true and
complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s):
Aug 30, 2025
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Fountain Valley, California on this 8th day of September, 2025.
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10540 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
8007104 - Newport Harbor News Press Combined With Daily Pilot
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