For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIVIC EVENT. An activity or gathering not exceeding 4 consecutive days in any calendar year which is conducted, organized and sponsored solely by the city or in conjunction with a non-profit organization, has been approved as such by the council during the annual budget process and which is open to all participants on an equal basis.
COMMUNITY EVENT. An activity or gathering not exceeding 4 consecutive days in any calendar year which is conducted, organized and sponsored by non-profit organizations or for-profit organizations and is open to all participants on an equal basis.
EVENT. An activity or gathering with the purpose of promoting or benefitting the city and its residents and/or the sponsoring organizations. An application will be required for any activity or gathering which meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Use of or impact/encroachment on any city street, sidewalk, alley or other right-of-way area (which includes any indirect impact that will affect the flow of typical vehicular or pedestrian traffic) that requires more than one city department approval, or will require the approval of more than one city department for inspections, assistance or permits.
(2) Is likely to draw a crowd to a venue not properly suited and has the potential to require special accommodations, regulations, traffic control devices or public works or safety personnel;
(3) Presence or participation of one or more for-profit or nonprofit vendors that intend to make a sale, advertise for sale, solicit sales, offer for sale, or provides a service or offer/advertise to provide a service. This provision does not apply to vendors already in possession of a valid city license issued under this code or city tax code;
(4) Activities such as weddings, funerals, private yard sales, car shows or charity car washes shall not be considered an event.
(5) A programmed event of a city department shall not be considered an event, however if the event includes vendors that are not already properly licensed with the city, then a fee of $15 per vendor shall be collected for each event. The city department sponsoring the programmed event shall be responsible for collecting this fee from each participating vendor. These fees shall be paid in total to the city no later than 8 working days following the last day of the event.
FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Any entity or corporation which has been established, maintained, or conducted for the purpose of making a profit.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Any religious, social, fraternal or civic organization which has been designated as a 501C organization by the Internal Revenue Service and which has a valid operating license as provided for in Vol. I, Chapter 8 of the city code or the city tax code. Should questions as to form of business arise, interpretations of this section shall be based upon form indicia contained in the following: Arizona Revised Statutes; Internal Revenue Code Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service.
(Ord. 1450, passed 9-19-2017)