Pomona Council approves fee for inflatable structures

(Published Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010)

People wishing to set up an inflatable structure and other attractions at city parks will be able to do so but only after paying a $25 fee.

Council members voted 6-0 this week (Aug. 2) in favor of requiring the fee.

Mayor Elliott Rothman did not participate in the vote since he was not present the last time the matter was discussed.

Under a new city ordinance a permit will be required to set up structures such as bounce houses and inflatable slides as well as temporary attractions such as petting zoos and pony rides.

The new regulations ban setting up dunk tanks unless they are part of a city-sponsored event, according to a city staff report.

City staff members proposed establishing a permit after some inflatable structures were set up at parks and damaged park landscaping in addition to creating problems for the neighbors living near the parks, the staff report said.

The permit fee was established based on the time it will take city staff members to process a permit and the time it take to inspect structures once set up, the report said.