Any person, firm, corporation or group of persons desiring the exclusive use of all or a portion of specific areas, buildings or facilities within a city park or recreational area for conducting special events of a cultural, educational, political, religious or recreational nature which are not activities or events sponsored or held under the direction of the city, shall first obtain a permit issued by the city authorizing such exclusive use. Such permits shall be obtained by application in accordance with the following procedure:
(A) Application. A person seeking issuance of such permit shall submit a written application on a form supplied by the city.
(B) Issuance. Standards for issuance of an exclusive use permit shall include, without limitation, the following, as determined by the Director:
(1) That the proposed activity or use of the park or recreational area will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public's enjoyment of the park or recreational area.
(2) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.
(3) That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4) That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome expense or police operation by the city.
(5) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use on the date and hour requested in the application and are available for the requested use and activity.
(6) That the proposed activity and use are suitable for the class of the park or recreational area.
(C) Appeal. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director shall inform the applicant in writing of the decision to grant or deny a permit; in the event of a denial, the notification shall include the reason for the denial. The applicant shall have the right to appeal the Director's decision to the City Council by serving written notice thereof on the City Clerk within five working days of the denial of the requested permit.
(D) Insurance. Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant shall provide the city with proof of insurance in the amount and as described on the application form.
(E) Revocation. The Director or the City Council is authorized to revoke a permit immediately upon a finding of a violation of any park or recreational area rule, ordinance or permit condition.
(F) Liability. The applicant shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by virtue of the activity conducted.
(G) Portable toilets. For gatherings of more than 100 persons or where beer is sold or distributed in connection with the activity, the Director, as a condition of the issuance of any permit, may require the applicant to supply such self-contained portable toilet facilities as the Director deems appropriate.
(Ord. 1703, passed 5-23-17)