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Temporary stands will be subject to the following regulations:
A. Distance To Structures: No fireworks stand shall be within twenty five feet (25') of any building, structure or other fireworks stand nor within fifty feet (50') of any gasoline pump, or gasoline dispensing service, or LPG tank or dispensing device.
B. Code Compliance: Fireworks stands need not comply with the provisions of the current fire or building code, as adopted by title 16, chapter 2 of this code, or its successor provisions, but shall comply with all zoning ordinances. However, all such stands shall be erected in a manner that will reasonably assure the safety of tenants and patrons.
C. Exits: Each stand up to twenty four feet (24') in length must have at least two (2) exits. Each stand in excess of twenty four feet (24') in length must have at least three (3) exits. All exits shall be spaced at approximately equal distances apart.
D. Fire Extinguishers: Each stand shall be equipped with an approved, portable fire extinguisher in good working order having a minimum 2A rating at every required exit.
E. Weeds And Combustible Material: All weeds and combustible material shall be cleared from the location of the stand, including a distance of at least twenty five feet (25') surrounding the stand.
F. Signs:
1. Two (2) signs, each sign bearing the message "No Smoking Within Twenty Five Feet Of This Stand" in letters at least three inches (3") tall shall be displayed on each and every side of a fireworks stand.
2. A sign bearing the message "Discharge Of Fireworks Prohibited Within One Hundred Fifty Feet Of This Stand" in letters at least three inches (3") tall shall be displayed on each and every side of the fireworks stand.
G. Supervisor: There shall be at least one supervisor, eighteen (18) years of age or older, on duty at the stand at all times when the sale of fireworks is in progress. All fireworks shall be effectively kept away from any kind of self-service by the public and shall be placed in a location which is unavailable and inaccessible to members of the public.
H. Removal: Fireworks stands shall be removed within five (5) days after retail sales shall cease.
I. Deposit: Prior to the issuance of a license, each applicant shall file with the business license coordinator a cash deposit in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each temporary fireworks stand to be operated by the applicant. Such deposit shall assure compliance with provisions of this article, including, but not limited to, the removal of the stand and the cleaning of the site upon which it was located. In the event the licensee does not comply with the provisions of this article or remove the stand or clean the site, the city may do so or cause the same to be done and a reasonable cost shall be charged against the licensee and the deposit, and the balance, if any, shall be forthwith returned to the licensee.
J. Sleeping: No person shall sleep in a fireworks stand overnight.
K. Posting Notices: The supervisor of a fireworks stand shall ensure that a copy of a notice pursuant to section 11-6-3 of this code, including any exhibits thereto, is posted in at least two (2) prominent locations on the fireworks stand at all times when the stand is open.
(Ord. 2013-28, 6-18-2013)
Fireworks may only be discharged by permit or on the dates and times described in section 11-6-2 of this code.
(Ord. 2011-38, 6-21-2011)