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)
(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)
(A) Individuals and groups wishing to host an event will be required to submit a completed special event permit application to the Town Manager's office no less than 90 days in advance of the event date.
(B) Once an application has been submitted, the event planner will be required to have a meeting with members of the Lowell Police and Fire Departments and other town employees as deemed necessary in order to finalize the security plan and other event needs.
(C) The town reserves the right to require an event walk-through with applicant and town staff 30 days prior to the event date.
(D) Final sign-off by the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Town Manager, or their representatives, is required for the event to take place.
(Ord. 2018-05, passed 2-26-18)
(A) The Lowell Police and Fire Departments will consult with the event organizers to develop a security plan. Police officers may be required to provide security and/or traffic control. Cones, barricades, or other traffic control devices may be required.
(B) If it is determined that police officers are required to staff the event, the event organizers will be billed for the cost of the officers and the use of any police cruisers.
(C) All costs incurred by the Town of Lowell due to set-up, operation of, or clean-up associated with the event will be the responsibility of the event organizers. This includes restoration costs if park spaces are damaged during an event.
(D) If a licensed private security company is being used at the event, the organization is required to include a proof of license, insurance, and detailed private security plan as an attachment to their application.
(Ord. 2018-05, passed 2-26-18)
(A) The Town Manager and Chief of Police reserve the right to waive deficiencies in an event application.
(B) If an event application is denied by town staff, an event planner has the right to appeal this decision to the Lowell Town Council.
(C) If an appeal is desired, the event planner is required to file a notice of appeal with the Town Manager's office and appear in person at the next Town Council meeting no less than five business days after the notice of appeal is filed.
(D) The Town Council will review the appeal and make a final determination on the event.
(Ord. 2018-05, passed 2-26-18)
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