CHAPTER 113: AMUSEMENTS

Section

Traveling Shows

   113.01   Purpose

   113.02   Definitions

   113.03   License required

   113.04   License application

   113.05   License fees

   113.06   Provisions of license

   113.07   Surety bond

   113.08   Insurance

   113.09   Approval of license

   113.10   Revocation

TRAVELING SHOWS

§ 113.01 PURPOSE.

   The City Council finds that reasonable regulation of carnivals, circuses, and other similar events is necessary because of the impact such activities may have on the safety and well being of the citizens.

(Prior Code, § 3-9-1) (Ord. 461, passed 6-25-2007)

§ 113.02 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CARNIVAL. A traveling enterprise consisting of any combination of amusement rides, games, sideshows, or exhibits.

   CIRCUS. An arena often covered by a tent and used for variety shows, usually including tests of physical skill and daring, wild animal acts, and performances by jugglers, clowns, and the like.

   MENAGERIE. Display of animals for exhibition.

(Prior Code, § 3-9-2) (Ord. 461, passed 6-25-2007)

§ 113.03 LICENSE REQUIRED.

   No individual or firm shall operate a carnival, circus, or menagerie in the city without having first obtained a license as provided by this subchapter.

(Prior Code, § 3-9-3) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 113.04 LICENSE APPLICATION.

   Every person or firm desiring a license shall fill out a form as prescribed by the City Clerk and receive approval for the application by the City Council. An application shall be made at least ten days in advance of the Council meeting at which it is to be considered. The applicant shall provide evidence of written permission by the property owner of the site specified in the application allowing the operation of the carnival, circus, or menagerie on the site.

(Prior Code, § 3-9-4) (Ord. 461, passed 6-25-2007)

§ 113.05 LICENSE FEES.

   Fee for a license shall be a fee schedule adopted by the City Council. The fee payment shall accompany application. This license fee may be waived or modified for non-profit organizations by the Council.

(Prior Code, § 3-9-5) (Ord. 107, passed 11-23-1981)