CHAPTER 10
CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND MASS GATHERINGS

SECTION:

3-10-1: Applicability

3-10-2: Definitions

3-10-3: Permit Required

3-10-4: Application Procedures

3-10-5: Application Review

3-10-6: Grounds For Denial Of Permit

3-10-7: Revocation

3-10-8: Appeals

3-10-9: Penalty For Violation

3-10-1: APPLICABILITY:

The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to all carnivals, circuses, and to any other organized event or meeting, the majority of which it to be conducted outdoors and where over five hundred (500) people are expected to attend. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to events conducted by governmental entities held on public property, to regularly scheduled sporting events conducted by local secondary schools or colleges, or to retail shopping establishments serving customers in the normal course of business. (Ord. 3-21-95, 3-7-1995)

3-10-2: DEFINITIONS:

The following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them:

   CARNIVAL: An organized activity involving any amusement rides, games or other festivities.

   CIRCUS: An organized entertainment activity using trained animals, acrobats or clowns.

   MASS GATHERING: An organized gathering of people within the City limits which attracts or is expected to attract more than five hundred (500) people who will remain at the meeting location for more than two (2) continuous hours and the majority of the activities will be conducted outdoors.

   PROMOTE: To organize, manage, finance or hold.

   PROMOTER: A person who promotes a carnival, circus or mass gathering. (Ord. 3-21-95, 3-7-1995)