(A) Types of events. In the town, there are three types of special events: civic events and commercial activities, and town-sponsored events.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIVIC EVENT. Any special event using or occupying public sidewalks, streets, rights-of-way, or other publicly owned property and must be sponsored by a nonprofit organization.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. Any special event using only private property.
TOWN-SPONSORED EVENT. Any event that is created, planned, and implemented by the town or its agencies.
(C) Civic event application. The civic event application process starts with the Special Events Coordinator. The application review involves many departments town-wide and requires at least six months for processing. Civic event type examples:
(1) Parade/festival;
(2) Music show;
(3) Classic car show; and
(4) Festival.
(D) Commercial activity application. The commercial activity application process starts with the Fire Department. The application review requires at least 14 days for processing, although it is recommended that applicants apply 30 days or more in advance:
(1) Firework sales;
(2) Christmas tree lots; and
(3) Private fundraiser events.
(E) Town-sponsored events. It is encouraged that town-sponsored events seek event sponsorship by outside entities as well as charging participation fees to reduce costs. Permit fees are waived for events falling in this category. Even though events may continue to be classified as town-sponsored, seeking private and corporate sponsorship is encouraged.
(Ord. 2017-04, passed 4-3-2017)