(A) Other permits. The applicant shall provide evidence of compliance with all appropriate federal, state, county and local permits as appropriate.
(B) Traffic control. The special event sponsor shall be responsible for complying with all usual traffic and road safety procedures required for the area where the event is to be held. This shall include a plan for managing road or highway traffic if the event is expected to attract much heavier than usual vehicular traffic to the area. Consideration also must be given to the impact of traffic to the event upon other residents or commercial establishments in the vicinity of the event.
(C) Parking. The special event sponsor shall, as part of the application, provide a plan for adequate parking of the number of vehicles anticipated at the event.
(D) Food safety. An event that is serving food must comply with all requirements of the Saginaw County Health Department. Commercial food vendors must supply a valid certificate of insurance naming the Village of Birch Run as an additional insured prior to opening the food stand.
(E) Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be installed in such a manner so that it does not impede the vision of traffic along adjacent roadways. Facilities using night lighting adjoining a residentially zoned property shall deflect lighting away from these areas.
(F) Safety. The event sponsor must demonstrate that adequate measures are in place to insure reasonable safety for event participants and spectators, as well as for residents and/or occupants of areas adjacent to the event location. Events are categorized according to the level of risk, as defined herein:
(1) Low hazard. Involves no physical activity by participants and no severe exposure to spectators. Examples include, but are not limited to, meetings, seminars and auctions.
(2) Moderate hazard. Involves limited physical activity by participants and no severe exposure to spectators. Events in this category include, but are not limited to, amateur team sports, dances, political rallies, flea markets and picnics.
(3) High hazard. Involves major participation by participants and/or moderate exposure to spectators. Events in this category include, but are not limited to, parades with floats, marathons and/or foot races and circus and/or carnivals.
(4) Severe hazard. Involves severe exposure to spectators and/or participants. Examples in this category include, but are not limited to, fireworks displays, alcoholic beverage sales, music concerts and vehicle races.
(Ord. 02-02, passed 7-22-2002)