(A) Definition. A SPECIAL EVENT within the meaning of this chapter is any event that requires the partial or full closure of a road or street or other public property, such as a section of a beach or park or public parking lot, or that the applicant or sponsor knows or should know by promotion, public announcements, or past experience:
(1) Is likely to attract more than 250 persons or 50 motor vehicles to property in a commercial zone (except that properly licensed commercial facilities designed to hold and accommodate events with attractions of more than 250 persons or 50 motor vehicles shall be exempt); or
(2) Is likely to attract more than 100 persons or 50 motor vehicles to town-owned property; or
(3) Will require services from the town beyond those that are ordinarily provided for events, such as additional police services, traffic control, fire and emergency and medical planning or services, street closures or trash clean up.
(B) Examples. The following non-exclusive list of examples illustrates the types of events that may require a special event permit: Parades, dances, concerts, fairs, parties, traveling shows or exhibits, road races, fireworks display, triathlons, biathlons, decathlons, bicycle races, sailing/water events and other beach-related activities, events with amplified music, performances and movie or television filming.
(C) Private property owners and/or tenants in a residential zone are not required to obtain a special event permit for a party or affair or social event at their residence. The property owner and/or tenant is, however, required to comply with the Town of Middletown Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 Parking Regulations, and to inform the Middletown Police Department in writing before hosting any party or affair or social event at their residence where there will be 100 or more guests attending.
(Ord. passed 5-21-07; Am. Ord. 09-08, passed 5-4-09)