The purpose of the event facility business license is to promote the general welfare of the city and the long-term prosperity of its businesses, to prevent nuisances, to prevent noise and other disorder, to protect existing neighborhoods, and to limit the density of such uses in the community. The city has determined that activities of businesses that are required to obtain business licenses have the potential to adversely impact the health, safety and welfare of the residents.
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 10-20-2020)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EVENT FACILITY. Any facility operated by or as a for-profit business or nonprofit organization that hosts private outdoor or indoor gatherings of people that do not exceed 12 hours in duration. The gatherings of people may include, but are not limited to, events such as weddings or other ceremonies, dances, festivals, picnics or any other gathering of a similar nature that the city determines to be
consistent with and supportive of the rural and historic character of the community. Private outdoor or indoor gatherings are gatherings that are not open to the general public or ticketed and are not subject to the city's Special Event Permit Ordinance (Ordinance No. 119).
(Ord. 2020-04, passed 10-20-2020)
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