This section applies only to block parties held and sponsored by private individuals when a street or road under the jurisdiction of Lake County is requested to be closed and where any beer and/or liquor will be dispensed or served. The following provisions shall apply:
(A) A request on the form set forth in Appendix A to this chapter as a special event permit application shall be submitted at least seven days prior to the event.
(B) If any beer and/or alcohol is dispensed the sponsor of the block party shall assume the liability for any consequences if any person or property is damaged as a direct result of the sponsor's permitting the service of any beer and/or liquor by any participant who resides on the block and/or comes to the block party as a guest.
(C) If there is any outside music, loud speakers, or any other form of amplification of any music, this must terminate at 10:00 p.m.
(D) The Lake County Highway Department shall provide gates to assist in blocking off the residential area for the block party.
(E) Although there is no requirement under this chapter to provide security for the event, the sponsor is encouraged to provide such security so as to provide a means of on sight control should any problems arise.
(F) The participants are responsible for ensuring proper electrical wiring and that they have available one or more fire extinguishers should there by an outbreak.
(G) The permit for a block party shall be issued directly by the Board of Commissioners of Lake County.
(H) The provisions of § 114.12 do not apply to a block party.
(I) The application will require only the signature of the Commissioner who represents the district in which the block party is to be held.
(Ord. 1412A-1, passed 12-12-2017)