A. All fireworks sales must be made from within a temporary fireworks stand, and sales from any other building or structure are prohibited.
B. No fireworks stand shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of any other building nor within one hundred (100) feet of any gasoline pump.
C. All stands shall be erected under the supervision of the Building and Safety Department, and must be constructed in a manner that will reasonably ensure the safety of attendants and patrons. Any building and safety permit fees shall be waved.
D. No fireworks stand shall have a floor area in excess of three hundred (300) square feet.
E. Each fireworks stand must have at least two (2) unobstructed exits; and each stand in excess of forty (40) feet in length must have at least three (3) unobstructed exits spaced approximately equidistant apart, provided, however, that in no case shall the distance between the exits exceed twenty-four (24) feet.
F. Each fireworks stand shall provide two (2), two and one-half (2-1/2) gallon "water pressure" type or 2A10BC dry chemical type fire extinguishers, underwriter approved, in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.
G. All weeds and combustible materials shall be cleared from the location of the fireworks stand and for a distance of at least fifty (50) feet from any point of the stand.
H. "No Smoking Within 100 Feet" signs must be prominently displayed on the fireworks stand.
I. Each fireworks stand must have an adult in attendance and in charge thereof while fireworks are stored therein, including an onsite presence overnight while the stand is closed. Sleeping or remaining in the fireworks stand after close of business each day is forbidden.
J. Each fireworks stand shall obtain a safety inspection and clearance from the San Bernardino County Fire Department prior to opening.
K. The sale of fireworks shall not begin before 12:00 noon on the 28th day of June and shall not continue after 11:59pm on the 4th day of July.
L. Each fireworks stand shall display a sign of at least ten (10) square feet stating that discharge of fireworks is only legal within the City limits between 12:00 noon, June 28 and 11:59pm, July 4.
M. During the days allowed for the sale of fireworks, no sales shall be made except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
N. All unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be removed from the fireworks stand location by 5:00 p.m. on July 6.
O. The fireworks stand shall be removed, and the temporary site cleared by 12:00 noon on the 10th day of July. If this requirement cannot be met by the July 10th date, the stand operator must work with City staff to arrange for a new pick up date.
P. Each organization operating or participating in a fireworks stand shall submit, to the City, a financial statement of actual sales and profit by 5:00 p.m. August 31, following the fireworks sale, unless that day falls on a day when City Hall is closed, then the following business day shall be the last day. The financial statements are subject to review and approval by the City. The records shall be retained by the City. Failure to comply will result in revocation of future license eligibility.
[Ord. No. 494, 4/14/10; Ord. No. 516, Section 2, 4/24/13; Ord. No. 599, Section 3, 5/8/19; Ord. No. 605, Section 3, 8/28/19.]