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SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
The purpose of this permit is to apply procedures and standards to all special events that are planned for or which reasonably may be expected to attract more than 100 persons at any one time (including, but not limited to, cultural events, musical events, celebrations, festivals, fairs, and carnivals) held on private property within the city, unless expressly exempted.
(Prior Code, § 3-19-1) (Ord. 646, passed 5-23-2016)
(A) All special events subject to this subchapter shall have a permit for a special event reviewed and approved or approved with conditions by the City Clerk before conducting the special event.
(B) A temporary use permit for a special event authorized in accordance with this subchapter shall be limited to a maximum duration of 14 days per site per calendar year, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the City Clerk.
(C) Permits requiring use of city property shall require the review and approval of the City Council.
(D) Special events shall not operate before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. unless a special event permit (or other) for the activity has been approved by the City Council. The permit supersedes the provisions of § 130.09(B).
(Prior Code, § 3-19-2) (Ord. 646, passed 5-23-2016)
(A) On grounds of private residence. Special events or activities occurring within, or on the grounds of, a private residence or on the common areas of a single-family attached, townhouse, two- to four-family, or multi-family residential development.
(B) Event sponsored by city or state. Any event sponsored in whole or in part by the city or state.
(C) Event or activity at site intended for such event or activity. Any organized activities conducted at sites or facilities typically intended and used for such activities. Examples of the exempt activities include, but are not limited to, sporting events such as golf, soccer, softball, and baseball tournaments conducted on courses or fields intended and used for such activities; fairs and carnivals at fairgrounds; wedding services conducted at reception halls, or similar facilities; funeral services conducted at funeral homes or cemeteries; religious services, wedding services, and funeral services conducted at religious institutions.
(D) Event approved as part of another permit. Temporary special events that are expressly approved as part of another permit shall not require separate review under this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 3-19-3) (Ord. 646, passed 5-23-2016)
In addition to the general temporary use criteria to be reviewed with the permit application, the following standards shall also apply.
(A) False or material misleading information. The application shall be certified by the applicant as not containing intentionally false or materially misleading information.
(B) Unreasonable risk. There is a finding that the special event would not create an unreasonable risk of significant:
(1) Damage to public or private property, beyond normal wear and tear;
(2) Injury to persons;
(3) Public or private disturbance or nuisances;
(4) Unsafe impediments or distractions to, or congestion of, vehicular or pedestrian travel;
(5) Additional and impracticable or unduly burdensome police, fire, trash removal, maintenance, or other public services demands; and/or
(6) Other adverse effects upon the public health, safety, or welfare.
(C) Location cannot be accommodated. The special event shall not be of such a nature, size, or duration that the particular location requested cannot reasonably accommodate the event.
(D) Time permitted or reserved for other activities. The special event shall not conflict with another permitted special event at the same location in a manner that will negatively impact the public health, welfare, or safety.
(Prior Code, § 3-19-4) (Ord. 646, passed 5-23-2016)
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