For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANCE. A dance which is open to the public, or for which admission is charged directly or indirectly.
PERSON. The singular and plural and any individual, firm, corporation, association, club, co-partnership, society, or any other organization.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any activity which is likely to attract at any one time an assembly of persons, conducted for a specified period at one or more locations within the city under auspices of and subject to the supervision or direction of a single person, including, but not limited to, festivals, fairs, shows, exhibitions, auctions, city or regional celebrations, athletic events, and public dances.
(1) SMALL EVENTS. Those events lasting no more than one day, which have a nominal impact on city operations or the general public, including, but not limited to, holiday celebrations, block parties (not requiring street closure), garage and rummage sales.
(2) MEDIUM EVENTS. Those events that have a minor impact on city operations or the general public, such as parades or street closure requests.
(3) LARGE EVENTS. Those events that have a major impact on city operations or the general public, such as multiple street closures. LARGE EVENTS will require applicant attendance with appropriate city staff at even preparation and planning meetings. The applicant will also be required to provide an adequate number of volunteers to assist with the event.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT. Any person who offers food, beverages, produce, merchandise, a service, or anything of value for sale within the city on a temporary or seasonal basis. The following classes of TRANSIENT MERCHANTS are hereby established:
(1) CLASS 1. A transient merchant requiring direct connection to city-operated utilities for the preparation or storage of that which is being offered for sale. UTILITIES includes water, storm sewer, or sanitary sewer. A license to a CLASS 1 TRANSIENT MERCHANT is issued for a single period per calendar year, not to exceed 180 consecutive days, with no renewals or extensions.
(2) CLASS 2. A transient merchant not requiring direct connection to city-operated utilities for the preparation or storage of that which is being offered for sale. A license to a CLASS 2 TRANSIENT MERCHANT is issued for a period of 30 consecutive days, with a maximum of five renewals per calendar year (maximum 180 days).
(Ord. 05-2006, passed 5-8-2006)