The county fairgrounds provides a unique site for events which are considered beneficial to the health, welfare, property values and entertainment of the citizens of the county. The following standards shall be applied to all uses of the county fairgrounds.
(A) Approval required. All special events, temporary or permanent uses are considered permitted county fairgrounds uses and shall only require approval from the County Commission. No public hearings are required to establish a county fairgrounds use. Approval may take the form of a lease agreement, approved budget request, special event approval or other mechanism allowed by law.
(B) Temporary uses and special events. Temporary uses and special events are considered county fairgrounds uses and shall only require approval from the County Commission. Approved special events and temporary uses should be in accord with any adopted county policy for fairgrounds’ arenas and facilities.
(C) Permanent events, uses and facilities. Permanent events, uses and facilities are considered county fairgrounds uses and may be approved through negotiation of a lease agreement with the County Commission, as determined necessary by the Commission. The adopted county fairground master plan should be used as a guide by the County Commission during lease and approval negotiations.
(Prior Code, § 8-6-36) (Ord. 11-10, passed 6-21-2011)