(A) Compliance with laws. Applicants shall comply with all federal, state, county and local laws, including city ordinances, Mechanical/Electrical/Fire and related codes, as well as zoning regulations.
(B) Public safety. All carnivals must meet the public safety criteria of the City Police and Fire Departments. Acceptance of the permit shall be considered as a grant of permission for city, county or state enforcement officers to enter and inspect the premises for safety or violations of the law. Cost of standby fire personnel, security and EMS, shall be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be contracted for separately.
(C) Sanitation. The applicant is responsible for the sanitation for the event.
(D) Vendors. Applicants must coordinate all vendor and concession activities with the city. All vendors and concessionaires shall, at their expense, obtain any required city concessionaire permits and pay any associated fees.
(E) Sales tax. An applicant that will sell food or beverages or novelty items must obtain all proper permits and indicate the city as the origin of sales. If an applicant will allow third parties to sell the food or beverages or novelty items, the applicant shall show proof that applicant has required said third parties to comply with this requirement.
(F) Traffic control plan. Any use of the city right-of-ways will require a city-approved traffic control plan. Any costs involved in the development of this plan are the responsibility of the applicant.
(G) Alcohol. The sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverages will require an additional permit from the State Alcohol and Beverage Commission, and is allowed only in areas where not prohibited by the city code. If alcohol will be sold or provided, the applicant shall obtain and furnish proof of liquor liability insurance, in the amount of $1,000,000.
(H) Advertising and promotions. All banners, signage and advertisement to be installed for a carnival must be approved by the city’s Building Official before installation. The applicant must comply with the city zoning standards and the city’s sign ordinance.
(I) Mobile amusement rides. Applicants of carnivals having mobile amusement rides shall post signs at the entrance to the carnival and at each ride telling patrons where to report any ride that appears to be unsafe or ride operator who appears to be violating the law.
(J) Parking. Adequate parking shall be provided for by the applicant. The applicant shall show parking availability in the details of the operation of the carnival submitted to the city.
(K) Conduct. Offensive language, gestures, reckless driving, belligerency or unruly conduct will not be tolerated. Applicants are responsible for the actions of all spectators, visitors, guests, participants or invitees, and shall fully cooperate with law enforcement.
(L) Posting. The permit and insurance documents shall be conspicuously posted on site.
(1998 Code, § 14-5) (Ord. 03-12, passed 4-2-2003; Ord. 13-17, passed 6-19-2013) Penalty, see § 118.999