A. A decision to approve an application for a special event permit on a public street or a public facility shall be made by the Director of Engineering after consultation with other departments in the City.
B. The Director of Engineering may notify business owners and/or residents of properties adjacent to the proposed event site, stating the intent to review the petition and provide a decision to the event coordinator/primary contact.
C. If the venue area of the special event is located within a parking district, the application shall be referred to the Board of Parking Place Commissioners to conduct a public hearing. The Board of Parking Place Commissioners may impose conditions to ensure that the proposed special event will not negatively impact businesses or property owners within the venue area of the special event, and that the special event will not constitute a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
D. If the venue area of the special event is located outside of a parking district, the application shall be referred to the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Director of Maintenance Services, and Director of Development Services, all of whom shall review the application and recommend conditions to the Director of Engineering so that the proposed special event will not constitute a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
E. The special event permit may be approved given the following findings:
1. The event will be conducted by a non-profit organization, community organization, or local business, which has its principal office or place of business within the City.
2. The event will promote the City, its residents, and/or its businesses.
3. The conduct of the event will be consistent with the preservation of the public peace, health and safety.
4. The conduct of the event within the prescribed special event venue area will not result in an unreasonable interference with the use of adjacent real properties.
F. Upon approval of the Board of Parking Place Commissioners and/or Director of Engineering, the permit shall thereafter be issued only after all applicable fees are paid, bonds posted and insurance certificates and endorsements in the proper amount and form are on file with the City.
(Ord. 2972 § 2 (part), 2000).