A. Permitted Areas: Because of the predominantly residential character of the city and the relatively small size of the commercially zoned areas resulting in the potential for conflicting uses, special events will be permitted within the city only after a finding by the city that the character of the proposed special event is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood considering the possible creation of problems including noise, lighting, traffic, sanitation, congestion and other factors affecting the public health, safety and welfare of such areas in addition to compliance with all ordinances of this city and applicable statutes and regulations.
B. Permit Conditions: The city may condition the issuance of a special event permit by imposing reasonable conditions concerning the time, place and manner of the special event, and such conditions as are necessary to protect the safety of persons and property, and the control of traffic; provided that such conditions shall not unreasonably restrict the right of free speech. The city may inspect the property upon which the special event is to be held prior to the event in order to make certain there is compliance with all permit conditions. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Alteration of the date(s), time(s), route(s) or location of the special event proposed;
2. Elimination of an activity at the special event which cannot be mitigated to a point as to ensure public safety and welfare, or which causes liability to the city;
3. Requirements concerning the area of assembly and disbanding of a parade or other events occurring along a route;
4. Requirements concerning the accommodation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including restricting the event to only a portion of the street or right of way;
5. Requirements for the use of special services;
6. Requirements for the use of traffic cones or barricades;
7. Requirements for the provision of first aid or sanitary facilities;
8. Requirements for the use of special event monitors and the providing notice of the special event's permit's conditions to the event's participants;
9. Requirements on the number and type of vehicles, animals or structures to be allowed at the special event and the inspection and approval of floats, structures and decorated vehicles by the city for safety purposes;
10. Compliance with animal protection ordinances and laws;
11. Requirements for the use of garbage containers and the cleanup and restoration of any public property;
12. Restrictions on the use of amplified sound, public address systems and the playing of music and musical instruments and compliance with noise ordinances, regulations and laws;
13. Limitations on the maximum attendance;
14. Requiring notice of the special event to be provided to surrounding property owners; and
15. Restrictions on the sale or consumption of food or alcohol.
16. Requirements to assure compliance with all applicable Federal or State laws, including but not limited to Building, Fire, and Electrical Codes.
C. Permit Issuance: When a special event will not require any special services or does not require a significant amount of special services, the assistant city administrator may issue the special event permit administratively. In cases where a special event requires a significant amount of special services, the application will be presented to the city council for approval. (Ord. 2014-07, 4-1-2014; amd. Ord. 2023-003, 2-7-2023)