For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“APPLICANT.” The authorized officer, employee, representative or agent of the sponsor who completes the application and acts as primary contact for the special event.
“SPECIAL EVENTS.” Any festival, ceremony, show, demonstration, exhibition, pageant, transient amusement enterprise, outdoor temporary gathering or similar event, in or on or having substantial impact on any street, park, or other public place in the city.
“SPECIAL EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL.” Any festival, ceremony, show, demonstration, exhibition, pageant, transient amusement enterprise, outdoor temporary gathering or similar event which will take place in any area of the city where outdoor consumption of alcohol is permitted, other than the city park. Any special event with alcohol must have the area where alcohol will be served and consumed enclosed with security at each point of entry and exit, and the enclosed area must be restricted to individuals age twenty-one (21) or over. A special event with alcohol where alcohol will be sold by the package and not consumed does not require the area to be enclosed. All special events with alcohol must be in compliance with all state and local alcohol beverage control laws and regulations.
“SPECIAL EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS.” Any festival, ceremony, show, demonstration, exhibition, pageant, transient amusement enterprise, outdoor temporary gathering or similar event which will take place within the boundaries of the City of Murray Parks. The “SPECIAL EVENT WITH ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS” must be organized and sponsored by and for the benefit of a non-profit organization. Any “SPECIAL EVENT WITH ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS” must have the area where alcohol wi11 be served and consumed enclosed with security at each point of entry and exit, and the enclosed area must be restricted to individuals age twenty-one (21) or over. A “SPECIAL EVENT WITH ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS”, where alcohol will be sold by the package and not consumed, does not require the area to be enclosed. All “SPECIAL EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS” must be in compliance with all state and local alcohol beverage control laws and regulations. All net proceeds from the sale of alcohol for “SPECIAL EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL IN THE PARKS” must be donated to the City of Murray Parks.
“SPONSOR.” The person, business, corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, or other entity responsible for the special event to be held. For special events with alcohol in the parks, the sponsor may only be an organization, a business, a corporation, a company or other entity which is licensed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky as a not-for-profit.
(Ord. 2023-1853, passed 8-10-23)