(A) The applicant for a fireworks display permit shall submit an application to the Fire Department at least 15 days in advance of the date of the proposed fireworks display.
(B) Only persons or entities which operate fairs, amusement parks, outdoor recreational facilities, governmental entities or persons or entities authorized to use governmental property for a fireworks display may apply for a fireworks display permit.
(C) The application shall state the date or dates of the fireworks display, the location of the fireworks display and provide information about the method of explosion, number, type and size of the fireworks to be displayed as reasonably required by the Fire Department to determine the fire safety precautions minimally necessary to protect the public and the safety measures to be used to protect the public. The applicant shall state the name of the fireworks display operator.
(D) Every permittee shall have and maintain adequate liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage, combined single limit, naming the city, its officers, employees and agents as additional insureds. That insurance shall indemnify and defend the city, its officers, employees and agents against all claims, liability loss, damages or expenses, whether caused by or contributed to by the negligence of the city, its officers, employees or agents. The insurance shall provide that the city receive written notice 30 days prior to any cancellation, nonrenewal or material change in the policy. Proof of the insurance shall be submitted to the Fire Department.
(E) The Fire Department shall approve and issue a fireworks display permit to a person or entity if the applicant meets the conditions of this chapter for a permit and the Fire Department determines that the location and character of the proposed display is not in violation of any federal, state or county law or ordinance or rule or regulation and is not a hazard to property and will not endanger any person and the operator of the fireworks display is competent to handle the display based upon the operator’s experience and reputation for safety.
(2000 Code, § 8.36.040) (Ord. 2461 § 4, passed - -2000)