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City of Longview, Texas Code of Ordinances
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UDC to Appendix A: Unified Development Code
Sec. 79-3.   Application for permit.
(a)   A promoter desiring to hold an outdoor event shall file a written permit application with the Building Official.
(b)   The original application must be filed at least 60 calendar days before the day the event is to be held. Failure to meet the filing requirement may result in denial of the application. The Building Official may waive this requirement if all other conditions of this article are met. No tickets to any outdoor event in the city shall be sold or distributed prior to the issuance of a permit for the event by the Building Official.
(c)   The permit application shall include the following information:
   (1)   the name, telephone number(s) and address of the promoter;
   (2)   a detailed description of the proposed event;
   (3)   a description and the address of the premises where the event is to be held;
   (4)   a site plan of the event shall show:
      a.   the dimensions of the area to be used and its relationship to other structures or buildings on the property;
      b.    the location of all structure(s) or facilities to be added, including but not limited to, tents, stands, booths, rides, bleachers, seating areas, stages, animal pens;
      c.   sanitary facilities including location and number of portable or permanent restrooms, wastewater collection, trash collection;
      d.   electrical installations including any temporary power poles, generators, or other electrical provision;
      e.   potable water source such as location of any water connections to be used or the availability of bottled water;
      f.   location, distance from adjacent structures, and quantity of any flammable or combustible materials such as propane, gasoline, fireworks, sawdust, or fire wood to be used at the event;
      g.   type, number, and location of fire extinguishers;
      h.   parking areas and routing of traffic in the area;
      i.   any and all street closures;
      j.   location and method of housing any animals that are part of the event; and,
      k.   location of any amplified sound equipment and estimated effect of the sound;
   (5)   the name and address of the owner of the premises where the event is to be held and a statement describing the terms and conditions of the agreement whereby the promoter is authorized to use the land;
   (6)   a written statement from the owner(s) of the premises acknowledging responsibility for cleaning up the property and surrounding rights-of-way as may be applicable, including charges assessed by the city for expenses incurred by the city. A bond for clean up may be required by the city. The owner shall provide an address and telephone numbers where he or she may be contacted;
   (7)   the dates and times that the event is to be held;
   (8)   the maximum number of persons that the promoter will allow to attend the event and a statement showing how the promoter plans to control the number of persons in attendance at the event. The Building Official or the Chief of Police may require a security plan;
   (9)   provisions for emergency medical and health care services that may be required by the city;
   (10)   a statement identifying who is providing any food service that might be included in the event;
   (11)   provide any documentation required by the animal control authority to demonstrate compliance with all local ordinances, state or federal laws related to any animals that are a part of the event;
   (12)   any additional information that may be required to demonstrate that the promoter's preparations for the event are designed to comply with the standards for a certificate of occupancy and all other requirements of the applicable chapters of the Code of the city, including but not limited to the provisions of the "fire code," "health code," "building code," "electrical code," and "zoning" chapters of said Code; and
   (13)   a complete listing of similar events the applicant has promoted in the three years, including the date, time and location of each.
(d)   The required permit fee, as established by separate resolution, must be submitted with the application.
(Ord. No. 3162, § 3, 10-10-02)