Seasonal fireworks retailers and permanent fireworks retailers within the city shall:
(A) Submit an application for a “retail fireworks permit” from the city’s Code Enforcement Officer, at least 15 days prior to the applicant’s desired effective date for the retail fireworks permit, on a form approved by the Chief of Police which shall, in addition to any requirements established by the Chief of Police or his or her designee, at a minimum require the submission of the name, phone number and permanent address of the applicant. In the event that the applicant desires to operate multiple locations, a separate application does not have to be submitted for each location, however, each location must have a separate firework sales permit. Additionally, all applications must include a detailed site plan for the proposed location, the address of the proposed location and contact information for the owner of the proposed location if other than the applicant;
(B) Provide proof of registration with the State Fire Marshal in accordance with the applicable provisions of KRS Chapter 227;
(C) Obtain a signature on the application from the County Planning Commission indicating that the proposed location on the application is zoned appropriately for the conduct of said business;
(D) Obtain a business license from the city;
(E) Provide a certificate of insurance or other valid proof of general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence which shall remain in effect at all times while engaged in the permitted activity;
(F) (1) Pay a permit fee according to the following table:
Type of Applicant | Permit Fee | Permit Period |
Seasonal fireworks retailer | $1,000 per location | Automatically expires 60 calendar days after the effective date |
Permanent fireworks retailer | $3,000 per location | Automatically expires 365 calendar days after the effective date or upon a date in which the location no longer qualifies as a permanent fireworks retailer as defined herein |
Permanent fireworks retailer (renewal) | $600 per location | Automatically expires 365 calendar days after the effective date or upon a date in which the location no longer qualifies as a permanent fireworks retailer as defined herein |
(2) In the event that an applicant wishes to operate more than one geographical location within the city, each location must have a separate permit and each permit is subject to the applicable permit fee.
(G) Comply with all aspects of applicable provisions of KRS Chapter 227, the International Building Code with Kentucky Amendments (adopted edition), NFPA 1124 (National Fire Protection Association) and the city’s code of ordinances;
(H) Not allow any person under 18 years of age to sell consumer fireworks;
(I) Not give, offer for sale, or sell any consumer fireworks to any person under 18 years of age; and
(J) Not offer for sale, expose for sale or sell consumer fireworks except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(Ord. 18-2013, passed 10-7-2013) Penalty, see § 93.99