747.05 PERMIT APPLICATIONS.

   (a)    Filing an Application:

      (1)   Event, Special Event or Activity Permit.

         A.   Any person seeking the issuance of a permit for activities in Section 747.05(a)(1)A. shall apply for a permit by filing a written application for permit on a form and within no less than forty-five (45) calendar days before the event date as shall be prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer. Written applications for a permit involving any of the following activities shall be filed with the Special Events Manager in the Park District Marketing Department, or designee:

                     1.    Any activity or event involving fifty (50) or more individuals;

            2.    The sale or offering for sale any goods or services, including any monetary exchange between individuals for use of or for activities conducted on Park District property;

            3.    Advertising or commercial activities;

            4.    Any exhibit, music or dramatic performance, fair, concert, play, radio or television broadcast, other than a news transmission;

            5.    Exhibiting, displaying, or filming any motion picture, documentary, television program, light or laser light display, or similar event;

            6.    Use, display, fire discharge, or set off any rocket, cracker, torpedo, or other fireworks (subject to Section 549.03), or any substance of any explosive or pyrotechnic nature within the Park District;

            7.    Event parking

            8.    Athletics including but not limited to cross country meets;

            9.   Astronomy overnight stays;

            10.   Land navigation, ROTC and search and rescue drills;

            11.   Commercial photography and filming - advertising, commercials, catalogs photographs, publications;

            12.   Wedding receptions or other ceremonies under fifty (50) individuals.

                  B.    Any person seeking the issuance of a permit for activities in Section 747.05(a)(1)B. shall apply for a permit by filing an oral application or registering online where available for permit within no less than twenty (20) calendar days before the event date as shall be prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer. Oral applications for a permit involving any of the following activities shall be filed by calling the Special Events Manager in the Park District Marketing Department, or designee:

            1.    Reserving a shelter, facility or center;

            2.    Camping - Day and Overnight;

            3.    Wedding Ceremonies;

      (2)    Off-Trail Research and/or Collection Permit: Any person seeking the issuance of a permit to conduct off-trail research and/or the collection of samples for research purposes shall file a written application for permit with the Research and Database Manager, Natural Resources Division or his designee on a form and within no less than forty-five (45) calendar days before the research commencement date.

      (3)    Access Permit: Any person seeking the issuance of a permit to access Park District property for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or replacing equipment or improvements located on or immediately adjacent to Park District property shall file a written application for permit with the Chief of Planning & Design or designee on a form and within no less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the proposed commencement work date.

      (4)    Fishing Guide Permit: Any person seeking the issuance of a permit to work as a fishing guide in exchange for monetary gain on Park District property shall file a written application for permit with the Aquatic Biologist or his designee on a form and within no less than fourteen (14) calendar days before the proposed effective date.