(A) Any person wishing to use consumer fireworks or display fireworks on any day except the day before, day of, or day after a federal holiday shall, at least 30 days prior to the event, pay a fee established by the Birch Run Village Council, submit an application for a permit on a form created by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and secure permission from the Village Council prior to the event.
(B) A site plan of the area where the event is to be conducted shall be submitted with the application. The site plan shall set forth all structures in the area and the discharge site fallout area. The site plan shall furthermore set forth the distance separating the mortars used to launch the fireworks and the structures and also set forth the distance separating the mortars and the spectators viewing the display. All site plans must be approved by the Birch Run Township Fire Department Chief prior to Village Council approval. The approval by the Birch Run Township Fire Department Chief or Village Council may be subject to such conditions as the Birch Run Township Fire Department Chief or his designee may impose to properly safeguard the public, both as to persons and property; and subject to the provisions of the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Act 256 of 2011.
(Ord. - -, passed 10-27-2014)