(A) A permit is required for each mass gathering event.
(B) The applicant shall be the owner or co-owner of the property. An owner or a representative of the owner shall be present on the property at all times during the mass gathering event.
(C) Mass events shall occur outdoors, in temporary structures, or existing permanent structures. New permanent structures shall not be constructed for special events.
(D) Mass gathering events shall cause no alteration to land including, but not limited to, grading, filling, or paving.
(E) The duration of each mass event shall not exceed three consecutive days, provided activities shall only occur between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.
(F) Within any single calendar year, a parcel may host no more than four mass events.
(G) A parking plan shall be submitted as part of the permit process. Adequate on-site parking areas shall be provided to accommodate the number of vehicles expected. Off-site parking areas are permitted if the applicant provides written authorization from the property owner for those sites. The applicant shall post signs safely directing people to the parking sites. There shall be no parking on any public roads.
(H) Local emergency medical services (EMS) shall be notified of all mass events. The holder of the mass event shall provide EMS with the number of people projected to attend.
(I) All garbage shall be removed from site within five days.
(J) Trained security is required on site for all mass events.
(K) All lighting and sound shall be aligned so as to minimize impact on nearby residents and shall conform to requirements of this code and other applicable city ordinances.
(L) The site shall provide potable water supply and proper sanitation facilities.
(M) The sale of alcohol is permitted. All sales of alcohol shall be regulated by the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
(N) The owner of the property shall procure a liability insurance policy. Proof of the liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence and which lists the city as co-insured on the policy shall be submitted with the permit application.
(O) All mass gathering events shall contact the following agencies: the City of Elkins Police Department, a West Virginia licensed EMS provider, licensed garbage removal company, licensed towing company, the County Health Department (approval or permit required), West Virginia Division of Highways (approval or permit required), and County Homeland Security.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 152.999