(A) All special events on public or private property:
(1) Shall not have substantia! adverse effects or noise impacts on nearby properties;
(2) Shall not have temporary signs larger than 12 square feet (e.g., three feet x four feet) and shall promptly remove the signs when the event is over or as specified in an event permit or rental agreement;
(3) Shall not violate any conditions of approval that apply to a principal use on the site;
(4) Shall not obstruct beach access paths or walkovers or disturb beach dunes or related vegetation;
(5) Shall not create an unreasonable risk of significant:
(a) Damage to public property, beyond normal wear and tear;
(b) Injury to persons;
(c) Unlawful disturbances or nuisances;
(d) Unsafe impediments or distractions to, or congestion of, vehicular or pedestrian travel;
(e) Additional and impracticable or unduly burdensome police, fire, trash removal, maintenance, or other public services demands; or
(f) Other adverse effects upon the public health, safety, or welfare;
(6) Shall not be of such a nature, size, or duration that the particular location requested cannot reasonably accommodate the event;
(7) Shall not be at a time and location that has already been permitted or reserved for other activities;
(8) Shall not leave any trash generated by the event on city property unless it is properly placed in appropriate trash or recycling containers; and
(9) Shall only use vendors that have City of Folly Beach business licenses.
(B) An applicant for permission to hold a special event on public property shall agree that, in the event that a special event is cancelled by the City of Folly Beach due to circumstances beyond the control of the city, including but not limited to acts of God or verifiable emergencies, the applicant’s only recourse is either to reschedule the event or to receive a refund of any funds paid to the city by the applicant, and the applicant shall further agree that the city shall not be liable to the applicant for any losses, damages, obligations, liabilities, or expenses that may directly or indirectly arise from the cancellation of the event.
(Ord. 26-13, passed 2-25-14; Am. Ord. 004-22, passed 3-8-22; Am. Ord. 006-23, passed 4-11-23)