CCP009 Land LeaseCITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COUNCIL POLICY
Subject: Effective Policy
Page Date Number
LEASE OF PUBLIC LAND
1 of 1 4/1/86 009
It is a policy of the City Council that all requests for lease of public lands shall be
submitted to the City Manager's Office for analysis and review. This policy will pertain to
lease of vacant land only.
Requests will be evaluated in the following areas to determine appropriateness prior to
release for processing through normal City channels.
1. Public Benefit
The proposed use shall be evaluated not only in terms of benefit to the
public, but also absence of public detriment. Such factors as noise and
traffic generation, aesthetics, environmental impacts, and neighborhood
compatibility will be weighed in determining the appropriateness of the use.
2. Appropriateness of Use
Appropriateness of use will be determined by such factors as the term of the
proposed use, the possibilities for revenue generation, ability to meet a
public need, and potential benefit to the land.
3. Proponent Credibility
When requesting a lease of public land, the applicant shall be evaluated on
the basis of his/her ability to accomplish what is proposed. Factors which
will be considered include ability to meet insurance requirements,
experience in a similar or related business, financial capability, and
qualifications of key staff (if applicable).
4. Lease Requirements
Applicant shall be able to meet minimum lease requirements including, but
not limited to length of lease, special conditions (if applicable), required
monthly payment based on comparable charges for similar uses (dependent
on circumstances), ability to maintain the property, and a mutually agreed
upon termination clause. Applicant must also agree to remove any
improvements in the event of default or upon termination of the lease.
If, after review of analysis, the City Manager's Office deems the proposed lease of
public land as unobjectionable, the request will be submitted to the City Council for
review. If conceptual approval is given by the Council, the applicant will be allowed to
begin the normal City processes for project approval.
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