For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. Any natural person, syndicate, association, partnership, firm, club, company, corporation, limited liability company, institution, agency, government corporation, municipal corporation, district or other political subdivision, or any officers, agents, employees or other representative, acting either for himself/herself or for any other person in any capacity; or any other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties, other than the Village of South Elgin, who submits an application pursuant to this chapter.
APPLICATION. Forms made available by the village's Parks and Recreation Department for major or minor special events.
CARNIVAL. Any aggregation of shows or riding devices, games of skill or chance, or any combination of shows and riding devices, or any combination of several enterprises, such as Ferris wheels, tilt-a-whirls, carousels, roller coasters, giant swings, or other riding devices; whether carried on or engaged in or conducted in any field, park or in a building or enclosure; whether carried on, engaged in or conducted as one enterprise or by several concessionaires; and whether one admission
fee is charged for admission to all such shows or entertainments, or a separate fee for admission is charged for each amusement.
CARNIVAL RIDES. Riding devices including, but not limited to, Ferris wheels, tilt-a-whirls, carousels, roller coasters, and giant swings.
CIRCUS. A show consisting of acrobats, trained animals, clowns, or similar forms of entertainment that is held in an arena, which may be open air or enclosed in a tent or building.
CODE. The South Elgin Municipal Code.
FILM PRODUCTION EVENT. The use of public or private property, whether indoor or outdoor, within the Village of South Elgin for the purpose of producing, videotaping or filming of commercials, movies, television programs, and/or other media, commercial, not-for-profit, educational or artistic activities. This term does not include filming or recording on public or private property for personal, non-commercial purposes (e.g., for personal educational, family, or training purposes) and the filming or recording of actual news events or stories within the Village of South Elgin.
SPECIAL EVENT. A special event or film production held on public or private property including, but not limited to: community and neighborhood parades, festivals and athletic events which meet some or all of the following criteria:
(1) Closure of roads, streets or blocks;
(2) Demarcation of "No Parking/Tow Zones;"
(3) Issuances of multiple permits or licenses;
(4) Provision of village services as defined herein.
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR. The Director of Parks and Recreation, or their designee, who shall be responsible to coordinate applications and logistics for special events and film productions.
SPECIAL EVENTS SUPPORT TEAM. Representatives of various village departments and community partners who will work with the Special Events Coordinator to review special event permit applications and to assist in the provision and coordination of appropriate village services for events based on information including, but not limited to: staffing levels required, expected attendance, parking impact, numbers of event days, footprint of the event (including road closures, excluding block parties), event security, emergency safety plans, inspections, mutual aid potential, type of entertainment, community impact and the availability of liquor.
VILLAGE. The Village of South Elgin and its officers, agents, employees and representatives
VILLAGE PROPERTY. Public streets, sidewalks, right-of-way, parks or other property owned or controlled by the village.
VILLAGE SERVICES. Services provided by village departments including, but not limited to public safety, crowd control, traffic control, management of the event site, road closures, demarcation of no-parking/tow zones, inspection services, and production of signage and other supporting event materials and village website information.
(Ord. 2022-08, passed 2-7-22)