(A) Generally. In addition to all other requirements and regulations of the city, all fireworks stands, booths or other places of sale of fireworks shall be located and set back at least 25 feet from the nearest right-of-way line of any public right-of-way, and be separated from any permanent building structure by a minimum of 15 feet. Fireworks shall be sold from within a temporary building structure, utilizing a booth or stand allowing for walkup sales; a temporary building structure which allows patrons to enter the structure; or a tent. No structure or tent used for the sale of fireworks shall exceed a maximum floor space of 1,250 square feet. In addition, structures or tents used for the sale of fireworks must have a minimum of three entryways which shall be a minimum of three feet across and be as remote from the other entryways as is practicable given the size and design of the structure or tent. Tents used for the sale of fireworks shall be flame retardant and a retailer using them shall keep proof at the sales location that the tent is flame retardant. Each applicant shall provide a plat plan showing location of the stand, address, setback from street right-of-way, distance to nearest building or structure, and occupancy of newest building.
(B) Proximity to certain businesses. Stands and areas where fireworks are to be sold shall be located at least 75 feet from any gasoline service station or automotive repair shop using flammable materials. The distance shall be measured from the closest point where fireworks are sold or stored, to the closest point where gasoline or combustible material is dispensed or stored above ground.
(C) Fire extinguisher. A minimum ten-pound Class A fire extinguisher must be kept in each fireworks stand at all times.
(D) Compliance with state laws. In addition to all requirements and regulations of the city, all sellers of fireworks shall comply with all laws, regulations, and rules of the state dealing with the sale and distribution of fireworks.
(Prior Code, § 90.08) (Ord. 2020-5.1, passed 5-11-2020) Penalty, see § 10.99