(A) Any organization or person(s) interested in obtaining a temporary permit for a fireworks stand and sale of safe and sane fireworks shall first obtain and file an application form provided by the city's Program Administrator.
(B) Requirements shall include, but are not limited to:
(1) Providing proof of tax exemption that is active and in good standing;
(2) Providing a certificate of liability insurance that shall indicate the limit amount as determined by the city's risk management authority for liability coverage per occurrence for bodily injury, property damage, including premises, operations, and product liability; that shall name the city as certificate holder; that shall contain an attached separate endorsement to the policy naming the city as an additional insured; and shall indicate that a 30-day advance notice will be given to the city prior to cancellation or material change of the policy; and
(3) Providing a copy of the applicant's current license as a fireworks wholesaler/retailer by the State of California.
(C) The application may require any other information and additional documentation as deemed necessary to make an adequate determination of eligibility.
(D) State licensed pyrotechnic operator. Application requirements shall be established as deemed necessary by the City Manager to ensure appropriate liability coverage and documentation has been secured and all state and local regulations, laws, and requirements are met.
(E) A nonrefundable permit processing fee of $50, or an amount as amended by City Council resolution, shall be paid at the time of submittal of an application. An exception of a refund may occur if a limit on the number of permits allowed to be issued is declared by the City Manager, and as a result of conducting a lottery the applicant is not selected.
(F) Business license and tax payment. Pursuant to § 110.08(F) license fees for eligible nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations shall be waived.
(Ord. 2018-007, passed 12-11-18)