A. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a special event without first applying for and being granted a special event permit or for an owner of the real property where the special event is conducted to allow a special event without the issuance of a special event permit by the city. All permits issued pursuant to this chapter are nontransferable and expire at the completion of the special event.
B. The following categories of events require a special event permit:
1. Those involving a street closure within any zoning district.
2. Those attracting an anticipated two hundred fifty (250) or more people at any one time within any zoning district.
3. Those held at the Hailey Arena, regardless of anticipated attendance.
C. The following types of events are exempt from obtaining a special event permit:
1. Events fully contained on private property within the business zoning district.
2. A school or recreational district sporting event held on a school or recreational district property.
3. A government event.
D. Applicants for Special Event Permits must submit an environmental resiliency plan that includes, at a minimum, a prohibition on distribution of single use of plastics, provision of compost and recycling containers, and that may include provisions to reduce single occupant motor vehicle trips; reduce energy and water consumption; and encourage consumption of local or regionally produced products. (Ord. 1259, 2020; Ord. 1194, 2016; Ord. 1082 § 1, 2011; Ord. 912 § 1, 2005)