(A) Application for a license to conduct an outdoor assembly must be made in writing on such forms and in such manner as prescribed by the Clerk of the township and shall be made at least 30 days prior to the date of the proposed assembly. Each application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in accordance with the township fee schedule and shall include at least the following:
(1) The name, residence and mailing address of the person making the application; (Where the person making the application is a partnership, corporation or other association, this information shall be provided for all partners, officers and directors. Where the person is a corporation, a copy of the articles of incorporation shall be filed, and the names and addresses shall be provided of all shareholders having financial interest greater in an amount as determined by the township from time to time.)
(2) A statement of the kind, character and type of proposed assembly;
(3) The address, legal description and proof of ownership of the site or sites at which the proposed assembly is to be conducted. Where ownership is not vested in the prospective licensee, he or she shall submit an affidavit from the owner indicating his or her consent to the use of the site for the proposed assembly;
(4) The date or dates and hours during which the proposed assembly is to be conducted; and
(5) An estimate of the maximum number of attendants expected at the assembly for each day it is conducted and a detailed explanation of the evidence of admission which will be used for accounting purposes.
(Prior Code, § 15.004)
(B) (1) Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation, including drawings and diagrams, where applicable, of the prospective licensee’s plans to provide for the following:
(a) Police and fire protection;
(b) Food and water supply and facilities;
(c) Health and sanitation facilities;
(d) Medical facilities and services, including emergency vehicles and equipment;
(e) Vehicle access and parking facilities;
(f) Camping and trailer facilities;
(g) Illumination facilities;
(h) Noise control and abatement;
(i) Facilities for clean up and waste disposal; and
(j) Insurance and bonding arrangements.
(2) In addition, the application shall be accompanied by a map or maps of the overall site or sites of the proposed assembly.
(Prior Code, § 15.005)
(C) On receipt by the Clerk, copies of the application shall be forwarded to the chief law enforcement and health officers for the township, the state’s Fire Chief, and to such other appropriate public officials, as the Clerk deems necessary. Such officers and officials shall review and investigate matters relevant to the application and within ten days of receipt thereof shall report their findings and recommendations to the Township Board.
(Prior Code, § 15.006)
(D) Within 15 days of the filing of the application, the Township Board shall issue, set conditions, prerequisite to the issuance of a license, or where a license is denied, within five days of such action, notice thereof must be mailed to the applicant by certified mail and, in the case of denial, the reasons therefor shall be stated in the notice.
(Prior Code, § 15.007) (Ord. 140, effective 9-7-1978; Ord. 174, effective 3-20-1987; Ord. passed - -)