HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 - Amending the NBMC Related to the Prohibition of Climbing on Railings of Public Property and Swimming Regulations - Ordinance PostingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach, California, approved the second reading and adopted 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.
Ordinance No. 2025-19 was approved by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Barto, Grant, Kleiman, Stapleton, and
Weber
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weigand
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Blom
RECUSED: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption date. A copy of the above ordinance is available
at the City Clerk's Department, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California or by calling
(949) 644-3005.
Published by: The Daily Pilot
Publication Date: September 13, 2025
s/s Molly Perry, Interim City Clerk
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular
meeting on September 9, 2025, the City Council of
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the City of Newport Beach, California, approved
City of Newport Beach - CA11072031
the second reading and adopted an Ordinance
100 Civic Center Dr
entitled:
Newport Beach,CA 92660-3267
ORDINANCE NO.2025.19
BIII TO:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Newport Beach - CA11072031
CITY OF NEWPORT $EACH, CALIFORNIA,
100 Civic Center Dr
ADDING SECTION 17.12.140 (CLIMBING ON
RAILINGS OF PUBLIC PROPERTY} AND
Newport Beach,CA 92660-3267
AMENDING SECTION 11.12.150 IDIVING OR
JUMPING FROM PUBLIC PROPERTY} OF
CHAPTER 11.12 (SWIMMING REGULATIONS) TO
TITLE 11 IRECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES) OF THE
NEWPORT REACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO RESTRICTIONS ON DIVING, JUMPING AND
CLIMBING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
WATERWAYS
This Ordinance adds Chapter 11,11140 to the
Newport Beach Municipal Cade 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 ord+Hance, 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
disfuptians and emergency response
interventions. Ultimately, the Newport Reach
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.
Ordinance No. 2D25.19 was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Barta,
Grant
IUeiman,
Stapleton,
and
Weber
NQES� COUNCILMEMBERS: Weigand
ABSENT: COUNCiLMEMBERS: Blom
RECUSED: COUNCILMEMBEl None
The ordinance will become effective 30 days after
adoption date. A copy of the above ordinance is
available at the City Clerk's Department, 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach, California or by
calling f9491644-3005.
Published by: The Dal IyPilot
Publication Date. September 13, 2025
s!s Molly Perry, Interim City Clerk
8007883- Newport Harbor News Press Combined With Daily Pilot
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