(A) Application for a permit for a large gathering shall be made to the Development Services Director, on a form and in a manner prescribed by him or her, by the person who will organize, sponsor or hold the large gathering. The application shall be filed with the Development Services Director at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the large gathering. A fee of $100 shall accompany the application.
(B) The application shall contain the following information: identification of the applicant; identification of any other person(s) responsible for organizing, sponsoring or holding the large gathering; the location of the proposed large gathering; the estimated maximum number of persons reasonably expected to be in attendance at any one time; the date or dates and the hours during which the large gathering is to be conducted; and a statement as to the total time period involved.
(C) The application shall be accompanied by an outline map of the area to be used, to approximate scale, showing the location of all proposed and existing privies and toilets; lavatory and bathing facilities; all water supply sources including lakes, ponds, streams, wells, storage tanks, etc.; all areas of assemblage; all camping areas; all food service areas; all garbage and refuse storage and disposal areas; all entrances and exits to public highways; and emergency ingress and egress roads.
(D) The application shall be accompanied by such plans, reports and information required by the Development Services Director as he or she shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(E) In addition to requirements provided in divisions (A) through (D) above, the application shall contain a written plan for adequate surveillance and security to ensure compliance of those in attendance at such large gatherings with applicable laws relating to traffic regulations, trespass and crimes against persons and property within the activity area. The application shall include a written statement by the Sheriff approving said plan.
(F) Prior instances of violations of this chapter, as evidenced by final judgements of courts of this county or courts hearing cases arising out of this county shall be considered by the Development Services Director along with the information required to be set forth in the application provided for herein and other evidence in determining whether or not to grant the requested permit, and such violations within one year of the date of such application shall be grounds for denying such permit.
(Ord. passed 5-3-1982; Ord. passed 12-7-2020)