CHAPTER 102: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS

Section

   102.01   Definitions

   102.02   Permit required

   102.03   [Reserved]

   102.04   Application process

   102.05   Security plan

   102.06   Administrative appeal process

   102.99   Penalty

§ 102.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   SPECIAL EVENT. An event held within the town limits of the Town of Lowell is determined to be a SPECIAL EVENT if any of the following apply:

      (1)   The event is held outdoors on town property, including streets or sidewalks.

      (2)   The event is a walk, run, or parade crossing the public roadway or public property.

      (3)   The event is deemed to impact normal town operations (such as police patrol, fire/EMS services, and the like).

      (4)   The event requires street closures or closure of town parking lots and/or town-owned property.

      (5)   The event is held by a licensed business, takes place outdoors and is open to the general public. This includes sidewalk sales, tent sales, promotions held in parking lots, and the like.

      (6)   The event is open to the general public and provides alcoholic beverages.

(Ord. 2018-05, passed 2-26-18)

§ 102.02 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   (A)   In order to host a special event within the town limits of the Town of Lowell, the organization or individual hosting the event must obtain a special event permit.

   (B)   The following events are not required to obtain a special event permit:

      (1)   Regularly scheduled athletic events;

      (2)   Events hosted by the Tri Creek School Corporation on property owned by the Tri Creek School Corporation;

      (3)   Events hosted by the Tri Creek School Corporation on property owned by the Town of Lowell;

      (4)   Funeral processions; and

      (5)   Block parties (gatherings hosted on a residential street by a resident of that street).

(Ord. 2018-05, passed 2-26-18)

§ 102.03 [RESERVED].