(A) Prohibitions; exceptions.
(1) No carnival or circus shall set up business and perform or operate within the corporate limits of the city subject to the exceptions hereinafter set forth.
(2) This section shall not be construed against a carnival or circus passing through the corporate limits of the city en route to a destination outside of the city.
(Prior Code, § 705.01)
(B) Definition. CARNIVAL or CIRCUS. A commercial amusement show, usually traveling from place to place, having side shows, a Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds or other riding equipment for hire or without charge; usually having animals and/or trapeze performers; usually having merry making devices which are noisy and riotous; usually having entertainment with side shows, rides, games and refreshments; usually operated as a commercial enterprise and sometimes by a social or charitable organization.
(Prior Code, § 705.02)
(C) “Carnival-like” festivities; permit; fees.
(1) For the purpose of this section, CARNIVAL and CIRCUS shall refer to organized commercial traveling road shows. Local charitable or non-profit organizations may operate “carnival-like” festivities or fund-raising events for not more than two consecutive days; provided that, all rides, amusement devices, refreshment stands and the like are owned and operated by members of the organization. Before a local charitable or non-profit 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 in an amount set by Council from time to time for each two-day period of operation.
(2) 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 two consecutive days; provided, a permit is obtained from the city, which permit shall be approved by the City Manager. Such permits approved by the City Manager for such merchant operation shall be confined to holidays and the day or days preceding or following a holiday. The fee for such permit shall be in an amount set by Council from time to time for each two-day period of operation.
(Prior Code, § 705.03) Penalty, see § 112.99