(A) Criteria for issuance. A permit for a proposed event will not be issued if:
(1) The conduct of the event will substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of other traffic contiguous to its route;
(2) The conduct of the event will require the diversion of so great a number of police officers of the city to properly police the event and of contiguous areas that adequate police protection cannot be provided to the remainder of the city;
(3) The concentration of persons, animals, equipment or vehicles at the city property will substantially interfere with adequate fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to areas near such areas or will hinder the movement of firefighting equipment;
(4) The event is to be held for the primary purpose of advertising a product, goods or services and is designed to be held primarily for profit;
(5) The event has been found to be too disruptive to residents or businesses in the past; or
(6) Any proposed use of city property, right-of-way or facilities will unduly interfere with the normal use of the city property, right-of-way or facilities by the city or the general public. Consideration shall be given to the number of people expected to be in attendance, the primary purpose of the space, other previously permitted events nearby or in the same space, and occurring close in time to the proposed time. The appropriateness of the size of space requested for the type of activity proposed will be assessed so that limited space will not be expected to hold a large number of people or large space is not set aside for a limited number of people.
(B) Liability insurance. The city requires proof of liability insurance in an amount equal to the city’s liability under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act, and requires the execution of a hold harmless agreement to indemnify the city in the event it is held liable for any injuries or damage as a result of the event.
(C) Notification of city agencies of issuance of permit. Upon issuance of a permit, a copy shall be sent to the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police, the Parks Department, Economic Development and any other department affected thereby.
(D) Compliance with other laws. The granting of any permit required by this chapter shall not eliminate:
(1) Requirements for any business license or any other permits that may be prescribed by any other federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations.
(2) Compliance with any other applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations.
(3) Compliance with regulations regarding the concentration of persons, animals, equipment or vehicles in the areas that substantially damage planting or landscaping on public or private property. Adequate cleanup and sanitation must be provided.
(4) Compliance with any other rules and regulations that the City Manager deems necessary and appropriate for the event.
(E) Pursuant to state law, the City Council may by resolution restrict the open carrying of firearms on city property during an event.
(Ord. 10-003, passed 2-4-10; Am. Ord. 2022-020, passed 9-27-22)