(A) Definitions. For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOUNCE HOUSE. Any structure fabricated from flexible material, kept inflated by one or more blowers which rely upon air-pressure to maintain their shape and are used by participants to bounce, slide, run, jump or climb. Such term includes, but is not limited to: bounce houses as commonly known, mazes, obstacle courses, inflatable slides, moon walks, inflatable climbing walls, or other similar types of amusement apparatus.
OPERATOR. The owner and/or operator referenced under this chapter.
(B) License required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect or operate a bounce house as defined in division (A) above without first having obtained a license as herein provided.
(C) Application. Application for the license shall be made to the City Clerk at least seven calendar days prior to the proposed use. The application shall include the following information:
(1) Name of operator of the bounce house;
(2) Address, email address and telephone number of the operator;
(3) Event description including location, hours of operation, set up time, tear down time, estimated number of attendees, and estimated number of staff/volunteers/participants;
(4) Proof of general liability insurance in an amount of no less than $1,000,000 naming the City of Paxton as an additional insured.
(D) Rules. As a condition of the license, the operator its/his/her agents, employees, volunteers, and attendees shall:
(1) Follow all federal, state and local laws, including all applicable city ordinances.
(2) Provide proof of general liability insurance no less than $1,000,000 and name the City of Paxton as additionally insured.
(3) Release and indemnify the city from liability for any injury, damage, theft, or loss of property, before, during or after usage arising from installation, use and/or removal of any bounce house under the control, operation and/or contract of operator.
(4) Operator shall set up bounce houses only in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
(5) Operators shall not allow bounce houses in city parks or facilities overnight.
(6) The individual executing the license application must be on the premises and assure adequate adult supervision during the hours of the bounce house event.
(7) Bounce houses should be freestanding and weighted. Stakes are prohibited in city parks. Bounce houses should not be tied or tethered to trees, tables or other park amenities.
(8) The Mayor, his/her designee, or the Police Department may limit the number and size of bounce houses to assure, in their best judgment, public safety.
(9) Failure by the permit holder or vendor to adhere to any portion of this chapter results in the immediate removal of bounce house and may be the basis for denial of future use of city parks and facilities all in the discretion of the Mayor, his/her designee, and/or the discretion of the Police Department.
(10) Operator shall not serve as or hold itself out as an agent of the city.
(E) License fee. The fee for such license shall be $0.00.
(F) Transfer of license. No license issued to any person, firm or corporation shall be transferable.
(G) Fines. Failure to secure a permit and operate a bounce house shall result in the authority of the city to authorize its immediate removal and result in a fine of $250 per bounce house with each day constituting a separate fineable offense.
(Ord. 15-35, passed 12-14-15)