(A) Location. No events shall be held on property owned by the City of Burkburnett without prior approval of the City Manager. Events held on private property, but open to the public (parking lots, etc.) must have the property owner's permission in writing, and provide to the chief of police prior to scheduling the event. It shall be unlawful for any organizer or producer of indoor/outdoor events to hold such events within 300 feet of any private residence, church or school.
(B) Application, permit. An application may be obtained from the City Clerk at City Hall. The organizer/producer shall make application for a permit to the City Clerk, who shall, if same is in proper form refer such application to the City Manager.
(C) Definition.
“EVENT.” An event shall include street fairs, races, runs, arts and crafts shows, carnivals, rallies, public entertainments, parades, block parties requiring neighborhood road closures, or other events that:
(1) Interfere with the normal flow or regulation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or
(2) Require city services, including but not limited to street closure, provision of barricades, parking arrangements, or police services.
(D) Hours. Events during week days will be held between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This is necessary to reduce traffic congestion and interruption of school activities. Weekend hours will be approved by the City Manager.
(E) Security. Organizers/producers for such events shall be responsible for the hiring of off duty police officers needed incidental to the handling of large crowds and for protection of property, equipment or people and shall be responsible for compensation at the rate of $20.00 per hour per officer.
(1) Ratio of Officers:
(a) Two officers under 100 people;
(b) One officer per each 100 people thereafter.
(2) Organizers/producers will submit an estimate number of people expected at the event to the chief of police to determine number of officers.
(F) Sanitation. Organizers/producers shall be responsible for providing trash receptacles and for clean up of all trash at the conclusion of the event. In areas where the availability of restroom facilities are non-existent or limited, port-a-potties will be provided by the organizers/producers, at a ratio of one port-a-potty per each ten people expected in attendance.
(G) Medical. Organizers/producers shall be responsible for providing stand-by medical personnel at the scene of the event to provide emergency medical services as needed.
(H) Parking. Organizers/producers shall be responsible for having parking attendants available to control parking to insure a smooth flow of traffic and to prevent traffic hazards.
(I) Rules of conduct. Individuals attending an event subject to this section shall complete all local ordinances and state and federal laws regarding, among other laws, possession of alcohol, use of sound- amplifying equipment, litter, disorderly conduct, and other nuisances.
(J) Penalty. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction hereof, shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $500.
(Ord. 563, passed 8-17-98; Am. Ord. 987, passed 11-16-20)