CHAPTER 19
FESTIVAL BLOCKS

SECTION:

3-19-1: Legal Authority

3-19-2: Purpose

3-19-3: Scope

3-19-4: General Licensing Provisions Applicable

3-19-5: Definitions

3-19-6: Designation Of Festival Blocks

3-19-7: Application For Designation

3-19-8: Designation Factors And Standards

3-19-9: Authority; No Property Interest Granted

3-19-10: Designation Required; Nontransferable; Term; Compliance

3-19-11: Required Signage

3-19-12: Designation Use

3-19-13: Designation Reassessment

3-19-14: Denial, Suspension, Revocation Of Designation, And Appeal

3-19-15: Penalty

3-19-1: LEGAL AUTHORITY:

Idaho Code sections 50-301, 50-302, 50-307, and 50-314 authorize the City to regulate occupations and businesses within the City, to regulate and control encroachments and obstructions on streets, public places, and sidewalks within the City, and to adopt ordinances, rules, and regulations to promote and protect the health, welfare, and safety of its populace. (Ord. 13-22, 3-29-2022)

3-19-2: PURPOSE:

Within Boise's jurisdiction, there is a growing number and variety of public social events that significantly add to the vibrancy of the City. A few specific geographical locations within the City are used regularly as the sites for these special events. Some of these sites are of a nature and location that could accommodate the implementation of a temporary open container zone within those areas during special events. The City seeks to balance the public's safety and preserve those locations' commercial viability and character against the benefit of allowing alcohol open container zones. This chapter provides for the application and designation of sites as "festival blocks." Special event permit applicants within a designated festival block site may apply to have the area be an open container zone during the permitted special event. (Ord. 13-22, 3-29-2022)

3-19-3: SCOPE:

This chapter establishes minimum standards and procedures for the designation and operation of a festival block within the City. (Ord. 13-22, 3-29-2022)