(A) Fee. To obtain a parade/public gathering permit, a person shall file an application for the permit with the Parade Administrator. Any application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount which shall be fixed by the Board of Supervisors, from time to time. Effective immediately, the application fee for the permits shall be as follows:
Level 1 parades: those parades where not more than 1,500 persons are reasonably expected to be in attendance | $50 [Level 1 public gatherings are exempt from permit requirement] |
Level 2 parades: those parades consisting of more than 1,500 persons but not exceeding 5,000 persons reasonably expected to be in attendance | $150 [Level 2 public gatherings are exempt from permit requirements] |
Level 3 parades or public gatherings: those parades or public gatherings consisting of more than 5,000 persons, but not exceeding 15,000 persons reasonably expected to be in attendance | $1,000 |
Level 4 parades or public gatherings: those parades or public gatherings where over 15,000 persons are reasonably expected to be in attendance | $3,000 |
(B) Failure to pay fee. The county shall not accept an application for parade/public gathering permit if an applicant does not tender the required parade/public gathering permit fee.
(C) Form and content of application. An application for a parade/public gathering permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Parade Administrator and shall be fully and completely prepared, containing all of the following information:
(1) The name, mailing address and daytime and evening telephone numbers of the person filing the application;
(2) If the event is to be conducted by an organization, the name, mailing address and daytime telephone number of the organization, the name, mailing address and daytime telephone number of the president, leader or other head of the organization, and written documentation of the authority under which the applicant is applying for the permit on behalf of the organization;
(3) The name, mailing address and daytime telephone number of the person who will be present and in charge of the event on the day of the event;
(4) The name, mailing address and daytime telephone number of any monitors to be employed during the event;
(5) The name, mailing address and daytime telephone number and evening telephone number of an alternate person to contact if an emergency arises and the applicant is unavailable;
(6) A written statement of the kind, character and type of parade or public gathering which applicant proposes to conduct;
(7) The proposed date and estimated starting and ending time of the event;
(8) The proposed location of the event; including its boundaries;
(9) The estimated number of participants in the event;
(10) The type and estimated number of vehicles, animals and structures that will be used in the event;
(11) A description of any sound amplification equipment to be employed at the event;
(12) The number, size and material of construction of any signs or banners to be used in the event;
(13) The parking requirements for the event;
(14) The location of any water, first aid or comfort stations to be provided at the event;
(15) The type and number of any vendors who will sell food or beverages at the event, including the name, address and telephone numbers of all vendors; and
(16) If the event is a parade:
(a) The time when units of the parade will begin to assemble;
(b) The proposed assembly point for the parade;
(c) The proposed parade route;
(d) The interval space to be maintained between units of the parade; and
(e) The number, type and size of the floats or other vehicles.
(D) Accompanying documents. An application for a parade/public gathering permit shall include the following:
(1) The information specified in division (C) above of this section;
(2) Written confirmation to the Parade Administrator that the California Highway Patrol, the California Department of Forestry, the San Benito County Public Works Department, the San Benito County Fire Department and the San Benito County Health Officer have reviewed the proposed event and have determined that it shall be held in conformance with all applicable rules and regulations of the respective agencies;
(3) In the case of a public gathering on private property, proof of ownership of the place of the proposed public gathering or a statement signed by all the owners of the property where the public gathering is proposed. Additionally, all owners of the property where the proposed public gathering is to occur must sign the application and must agree to be bound by all terms of any permit that is issued;
(4) A written agreement by the applicant and, if pertinent, all owners of a proposed public gathering site, to indemnify the county, its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims and losses whatsoever arising out of, or in any way related to, the activity for which the permit is sought including, but not limited to, claims for property damage, personal injury, death and any legal expenses (such as attorneys’ fees, court costs, investigation costs and experts’ fees) incurred by the indemnitee in connection with the claims. The agreement shall be in a form approved by the County Counsel;
(5) Verification that the applicant has notified all vendors of food and beverages that a county health permit is required;
(6) An Assessor’s map with the names and addresses of all owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property; and
(7) Any other documents deemed necessary by the Parade Administrator to insure an adequate review of the application.
(E) Time of application. A completed application for a Level 1 or Level 2 parade permit shall be submitted to the Parade Administrator at least two working days before the date of the proposed Level 1 or Level 2 parade or public gathering is to commence. A completed application for a Level 3 or Level 4 parade or public gathering permit shall be submitted to the Parade Administrator at least five calendar days before the date of the proposed Level 3 or Level 4 parade or public gathering is to commence.
(1966 Code, § 14-13) (Ord. 688, § 1(part); Ord. 703, § 1(part))