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For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CARNIVAL. Any aggregation of shows or riding devices, games of skill or chance, or any combination of shows and riding devices, or any combination of several enterprises, such as revolving wheels, merry-go-rounds, giant swings, panoramas, musical and theatrical entertainments or riding devices, whether carried on or engaged in or conducted in any field, park or in a building or enclosure, and whether carried on, engaged in or conducted as one enterprise or by several concessionaires, and whether one admission fee is charged for admission to all such shows or entertainments, or separate fee for admission is charged for each amusement.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Department of Police for the city, or his or her designee, responsible for enforcement, inspection of permits and the investigation of complaints of violations with the provisions of this subchapter to ensure compliance with this subchapter.
CIRCUS. A show consisting of acrobats, trained animals, clowns or similar forms of entertainment that is held in an arena, which may be open air or enclosed in a tent or building.
GAMES OF CHANCE. Any game, scheme or procedure whereby cash or one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid or promised consideration for a chance to win, whether such scheme or procedure is called a lottery, raffle, gift sale, game or some other name.
GAMES OF SKILL. Any game or entertainment in which, for a given fee, an individual is required to perform some act and, if successful in the performance of the act, is awarded a prize in the form of a toy, trinket, novelty or other merchandise of any kind.
RODEO. A public competition or exhibition in which skills such as riding broncos or roping calves are displayed, a cattle roundup or an enclosure for keeping cattle that have been rounded up.
(1960 Code, § 40-1-21) (Ord. 7590, passed 4-2-2012)
It shall be unlawful for any person as owner, operator, lessee, manager, officer or agent or in any other capacity, to give, conduct, produce, present or offer any entertainment defined as games of chance within the city unless allowed by the state.
(1960 Code, § 40-1-22) (Ord. 7590, passed 4-2-2012) Penalty, see § 111.999
No carnival, circus or rodeo, once approved, shall remain in operation in any one location for a period exceeding five days, nor shall any carnival, circus or rodeo, regardless of operator, locate on one particular site for more than two times during any calendar year.
(1960 Code, § 40-1-23) (Ord. 7590, passed 4-2-2012) Penalty, see § 111.999
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person as owner, operator, manager, officer or agent, or in any other capacity, to give, conduct, produce, present or offer any entertainments, exhibitions or performances, commonly known as a carnival, circus or rodeo, within the city, except under the permit duly issued in accordance with this subchapter.
(B) This section does not apply to federal, state, local, city, city school district(s) or city parochial or private school sponsored or supported carnival, circus or rodeo events.
(1960 Code, § 40-1-24) (Ord. 7590, passed 4-2-2012) Penalty, see § 111.999
(A) A permit to give, conduct, produce or present a carnival, circus or rodeo shall be applied for by the owner or lessee, or the agent of either, of the premises upon which the carnival, circus or rodeo is to take place.
(B) Each application shall be in writing on a printed form supplied by the City Clerk and shall contain the following information:
(1) The site or location of the proposed carnival, circus or rodeo and the zoning classification thereof;
(2) A precise description of the kinds of entertainment, exhibitions or performances to be offered and a diagram indicating wherein they are to be located on the proposed site;
(3) The name of the owner, lessee, proprietor, operator or manager of the carnival, circus or rodeo, and in addition thereto, the name of the owner, lessee, proprietor, operator or manager of each entertainment, performance or exhibition which collectively make up the carnival, circus or rodeo, and the legal relationship of each to the applicant or the proprietor of the carnival, circus or rodeo;
(4) The number and location of off-street parking spaces, as well as toilet facilities to be used by patrons of the carnival, circus or rodeo, to be indicated on the diagram referred to above;
(5) An indication of the dates the carnival, circus or rodeo is to be in operation, and the hours during which the carnival, circus or rodeo is to be open to the public. No carnival, circus or rodeo shall open before 10:00 a.m. or operate beyond 8:00 p.m. in the city Sunday through Thursday or 10:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday;
(6) Current USDA Class “C” licenses for any animals appearing at the carnival, circus or rodeo;
(7) A certificate from the County Health Department for any food concessions for the length of the event;
(8) All information required by the state’s Carnival and Amusement Rides Safety Act (430 ILCS 85/2-1 et seq.); and
(9) Any other information that the City Council shall from time to time determine necessary in making a determination as to whether the application shall be granted.
(1960 Code, § 40-1-25) (Ord. 7590, passed 4-2-2012)
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