For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. The person, group, organization or entity that applies for a special event permit, the permittee whose name shall appear on the permit issued pursuant to this subchapter and the responsible party for all special event activity approved by the issuance of the permit.
APPLICATION FEE. The non-refundable amount charged by the county to help cover part of the administrative cost of processing the permit application through the county’s internal review process. It is separate from any other charges or costs which may be required by this chapter.
COST RECOVERY. Administrative and departmental costs that include fixed costs, direct costs and indirect costs projected to be incurred by the county in conjunction with an event being held.
COST RECOVERY PROGRAM. A fair and reasonable process developed to capture some or all of the administrative and departmental costs incurred by the county in conjunction with a special event.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any organized gathering of people for any purpose for a limited period of time which is sponsored by a for-profit or non-profit individual, group, organization or entity and at which any two or more of the following shall apply:
(1) The event requires the use of the county courthouse; and/or
(2) The expenditure of county resources is contemplated or is deemed necessary by county personnel to maintain public health, safety and welfare;
(3) The event is expected to have a visual, noise or other environmental impact upon the immediate vicinity or surrounding area of the event.
(BC Ord. 2019-0041, passed 12-16-2019)