Santa Monica Code Enforcement Officers from the DART team (Directed Action Response Team, formerly the Pier Task Force) Issue an advisal to roller hockey players at Santa Monica Beach on Friday, October 14, 2022. Sports or recreational activity in any public parking lot that endangers public health or safety or threatens injury to persons or damage to property is prohibited. The enforcement is in response to a complaint from the City Manager's office.

Santa Monica, California Municipal Code 3.04 PUBLIC PARKING LOTS: 3.04.160 Prohibited activities: No person shall engage in any sports or recreational activity in any public parking lot that endangers public health or safety or threatens injury to persons or damage to property. (Prior code § 3210; added by Ord. No. 501CCS, adopted 7/26/60; amended by Ord. No. 2403CCS § 2, adopted 7/24/12)

The newly formed DART team task force has been instrumental in helping to educate and enforce the City’s safety laws and ensuring safe sidewalk vending practices across the City.

The multi-department DART team consists of Santa Monica Police Officers, Santa Monica Code Enforcement Officers, Santa Monica Fire Department personnel, Santa Monica Harbor Patrol Officers, Public Works, and private security guards.

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