As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:
APPLICANT: Any person or organization seeking a special event permit to conduct a special event as described in this chapter.
APPLICATION FEE: The fee to be paid by the applicant at the time the application is filed with the business license official. Such fee shall be set by resolution of the city council and shall be nonrefundable.
PERMITTEE: Any person or organization that has been issued a special event permit by the city manager or his appointed designee.
SPECIAL EVENT: Any temporary, short term event with an anticipated daily attendance of less than one thousand (1,000) people held on private or public property that may disrupt the normal expected peace of any area in the city of Mesquite or any activity outside of the established and normal use allowed by zoning. A partial list of such events includes, but is not limited to, parades, block parties, sales in parking lots or vacant lots, circuses/carnivals, tent sales, car shows, and foot races/walks.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT: The permit to be issued by the city manager or his designated appointee in accordance with this chapter or actually issued after the applicant has met all reviews and requirements set forth by this chapter. (Ord. 477, 12-10-2013, eff. 12-31-2013)