(A) The discharge, firing or use of all firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes, Roman candles or other fireworks or substances designed and intended for pyrotechnic display and of all pistols, canes, cannons or other appliances using blank cartridges or caps containing chlorate or potash mixture is prohibited; provided, however, that the Mayor or City Council may order the public display of fireworks by properly qualified individuals under the direct supervision of experts in the handling of fireworks; provided, also, that such display or displays shall be of such a character and so located, discharged or fired, as, in the opinion of the City Marshal, shall not be hazardous to surrounding property or endanger any person or persons.
(B) The sale of fireworks at retail is prohibited in the city.
(C) Storage or sale of fireworks at wholesale is prohibited, except by permit from the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council, issued for a period of one year. Application for permit must be filed with the City Clerk at least 30 days previous to the issuing of the permit and must give detailed description of the proposed care and storage of the materials and the structural conditions and occupancies of the building.
(D) Permits may be issued only after an inspection of the premises by the City Marshal or his or her authorized agent who shall file with the Clerk a certificate of approval or his or her disapproval.
(Ord. passed 11-4-40) Penalty, see § 10.99