(A) An application for a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks may be obtained from the city's Finance Department beginning May 1 of the same calendar year in which the permit will be issued and must be completed and returned to the Finance Department on or before 5:00 p.m., on the second Friday in June, of the same calendar year. Each application must be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount established in the Master Fee Schedule Resolution. The application must include the following information:
(1) Name and address of the applicant organization.
(2) Evidence from the State of California of the applicant's status as a nonprofit organization.
(3) The purpose for which the applicant organization was created.
(4) The names and addresses of the officers, if any, of the applicant.
(5) The date the applicant organization was founded/recognized.
(6) A description of the location of the intended fireworks sales.
(7) A complete site plan of the proposed location of the temporary fireworks booth and storage. A separate site plan must be provided for storage if it is not located on the same property.
(8) A written statement signed by the property owner authorizing the applicant to use the property to erect a fireworks stand and to conduct sales activities therefrom. Such statement must also contain the Assessor's Parcel Number of the property.
(9) Evidence of possession of a valid State Fire Marshal's license to sell safe and sane fireworks.
(10) A copy of a temporary seller's permit issued to applicant by the State Board of Equalization.
(11) A copy of a temporary business license permit issued by the Finance Department of the City of Madera.
(12) An assurance by the applicant that if a permit is issued to the applicant, the applicant shall, at the time of receipt of such permit, deliver to the city a certificate of insurance evidencing a one million dollar public liability and property damage insurance policy, and products liability insurance of one million dollars, designating the city and its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds. The certificate shall specify the time, location, and dates to be covered by the policy.
(13) In addition, a declaration shall be submitted by the applicant stating, under penalty of perjury, that:
(a) The applicant provides direct and regular community services and benefits within the City of Madera to the citizens of the city. Such services and benefits shall be specifically enumerated in this declaration.
(14) Such other information as the Director of Finance for the City of Madera deems appropriate.
(B) All applications must be signed by a duly appointed bona fide officer, or other authorized individual, of the organization seeking the permit.
(C) In any calendar year in which there are fewer applicants than available permits, first priority shall be given to those organizations that meet all of the qualifications outlined in Section 3-13B.04. Any remaining permits shall be given on a first come first served basis to applicants regardless of whether or not the remaining applicants qualify under subsections (A)(1) and (2) of Section 3-13B.04. In the event such applicants apply for a permit, the applicants would not be required to furnish the information required under Sections 3-13B.05(A)(2) and (13)(a).
(Ord. 887 C.S., passed 6-1-11)