(A) Unless exempted by division (D) below, it shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any special event within the town without a special event permit.
(B) All special events that require a special event permit pursuant to this chapter shall, as a condition of the special event permit, comply with the requirements of this chapter, the town zoning code, all other applicable codes and ordinances of the town, and all applicable federal and state laws.
(C) The issuance of a special event permit is not deemed evidence or proof that the permittee has complied with the provisions of this chapter, nor shall it prevent prosecution by the town of any violation of this chapter.
(D) A special event permit shall not be required when:
(1) The general law of the state or federal government precludes the town from requiring a special event permit for the event; or
(2) The event is conducted on property owned or leased by a school district and used for school purposes or is owned or leased by a religious institution and used for religious purposes. Examples are a school book fair, or Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) family night.
(Ord. 549-10, passed 1-3-2011)