The City of Bellevue finds that there has been a proliferation of outlets for the sale of fireworks within the city and that such proliferation has placed an unacceptable burden on the fire marshal, the Bellevue Police Department, and other city departments in regulating the businesses. In addition, an increased use of fireworks within the city limits and surrounding areas has caused additional safety concerns. Therefore, licenses for the retail sale of fireworks may be issued to no more than 25 not-for-profit charitable, community or civic benevolent organizations which operate on a not-for-profit and benevolent basis within the city and meet the criteria set forth in this code.
(1964 Code, § 10-14) (Ord. 2092, § 3, passed 4-9-1979; Ord. 3307, § 2(12-76), passed 3-8-2004; Ord. 4030, § 1, passed 5-4-2021; Ord. 4050, § 1, passed 9-21-2021)