(a) For the purpose of this article, carnival and circus shall refer to organized commercial traveling road shows. Local charitable or nonprofit organizations may operate "carnival-like" festivities or fund-raising events, for not more than 2 consecutive days, provided, that all rides, amusement devices, refreshment stands, etc. are owned or operated by members of the organization. Before a local charitable or nonprofit organization may operate a "carnival-like" festivity or fund- raising event, it shall obtain a permit to do so from the City. The fee for such permit shall be five dollars ($5.00) for each two-day period of operation.
(b) A local merchant or a group of local merchants may operate a "carnival-like" show or activity or hire a "carnival-like" show or activity to promote their business for not more than 2 consecutive days, provided a permit is obtained from the City, which permit shall be approved by the City Clerk or the City Manager. Such permits approved by the City Clerk or City Manager for such merchant operations shall designate the time such activity shall operate. The fee for such permit shall be five dollars ($5.00) for each two-day period of operation.
(c) A carnival or circus may operate in the City for more than two days, provided the Council grants a waiver of the two day limit, and specifies a certain number of days such carnival or circus may operate. Council may permit such carnival or circus to operate on holidays and weekdays if appropriate.
(Passed 4-18-94.)