(a) A permit is required for each special event.
(b) The applicant must be the owner or co-owner of the property or an individual with written authorization from the owner or co-owner. The applicant or a representative of the applicant must be present on the property at all times during the special event.
(c) Special events shall occur outdoors, in temporary structures, or existing permanent structures.
(d) Special events shall cause no alteration to land including, but not limited to, grading, filling, or paving.
(e) The duration of each special event shall not exceed four (4) consecutive days, shall only occur between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Friday to Saturday, except that sporting events may begin at 7:00 a.m.
(f) A parking plan must be submitted as part of the permit process. A parking plan shall not include any parking on public roads. 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.
(g) All garbage must be removed from site within seven (7) days.
(h) 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 town ordinances.
(i) The site shall provide potable water supply and proper sanitation facilities. If temporary sanitation facilities are provided, such as portable toilets, the temporary sanitation facilities shall be removed within seventy-two (72) hours of the end of the special event.
(j) The sale of alcohol is permitted in the form of beer or wine, but shall not include liquor. All sales of alcohol shall be regulated by the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
(k) The owner of the property must procure a liability insurance policy. Proof of the liability insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence shall be submitted prior to the event; and if not submitted, the event permit shall be rescinded.
(l) Local emergency medical services (EMS) shall be notified of all events. The holder of the event shall provide EMS with the number of people projected to attend.
(Passed 7-7-22.)