Public displays of fireworks may be given with permission of the fire chief or the chief's designated representative where such display will take place under the supervision and direction of a state of California licensed operator. The applicant shall apply for such permission at least ten (10) days in advance of the date of the display for which the permit is sought. The application shall be in the form prescribed by the fire chief and shall set forth the name and address of the applicant, the date and nature of the event and such other information as the fire chief may reasonably require.
The fire chief shall grant the permit as applied for or with condition thereto, unless the chief finds that to do so would be contrary to the public health, safety and welfare. The decision of the fire chief shall be in writing and shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the applicant.
Every application for permission to conduct a public display of fireworks shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as established by resolution of the city council. This fee shall be in addition to any fee or tax imposed by Chapter 3.08 of this code.
Every applicant shall agree to hold the city, its officers and employees, harmless from any and all claims for damages or other costs arising out of the activity authorized by the permit. (Prior code § 15.03.376)