A Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly is any activity defined in Chapter 4 of this Code that is an outdoor “entertainment” or “amusement” or “social event,” that is a “large assembly,” that requires an “admission charge,” and that is associated with a national holiday or special observance. A special observance includes Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, community celebrations, and similar days or events that are customary observances but not national holidays.
A. A Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly located in the Rural Residential (RR) District must be on property abutting and with approved access to an "A Minor Reliever" Principal Arterial Highway as identified in the Columbus Comprehensive Plan.
B. A Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly located in the Rural Residential (RR) District requires an Interim Use Permit as provided in this Code and a license (Special Event License) as provided in Article II, Chapter 4 of this Code.
C. Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly located in the Rural Residential (RR) District shall be permitted per parcel/property one time per calendar year for a period not exceeding 31 consecutive days.
D. No Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly located in the Rural Residential (RR) District shall operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, or between the hours of 12:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m., Friday, Saturday, holidays and special observances, and the evening before holidays and special observances.
E. Findings necessary for the issuance of an Interim Use Permit for a Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly shall include but not be limited to:
1. Adequate highway access controls and traffic safety considerations.
2. Adequate site parking and vehicle maneuvering.
3. Adequate site security.
4. Adequate event setback or site screening to minimize disturbances and inconveniences to adjacent properties.
5. Consistency with City Code standards regulating site lighting, noise, and public nuisance.
6. Consistency with all building, plumbing and electrical code requirements.
7. Consistency with all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
8. Provisions for potable water and portable sanitation facilities if appropriate.
9. Provisions for trash collection, recycling and cleanup.
10. Provisions for public safety services, emergency medical services, and fire protection services.
11. Provisions for an escrow payment in an amount sufficient to guarantee performance of any conditions attached to the approval of the Interim Use Permit.
G. The City may impose any conditions to an Interim Use Permit and Special Event License for a Seasonal Outdoor Holiday Exhibition and Assembly deemed necessary to meet the requirements of this Section of the city Code and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
[§ 7A-821, added by Ord. No. 10-08, effective September 2, 2010; amended by Ord. No. 21-09, effective December 8, 2021.]