(A) Prior to the location, maintenance or operation of any carnival or circus in the city, the operator thereof shall obtain a permit for such carnival or circus in the office of the City Secretary.
(B) Any application for a permit hereunder must contain the following:
(1) The intended dates of the carnival or circus;
(2) The intended hours of operation of such carnival or circus;
(3) The intended location of the carnival or circus;
(4) A listing of any wild or exotic animals to be a part of the carnival or circus; and
(5) Such other information as may be deemed necessary to a full evaluation of the application.
(C) If the City Council determines that no ordinances of the city will be violated by the operation of the carnival or circus, and that a fee as provided for in the fee schedule has been paid, a permit shall be issued.
(D) A permit issued hereunder shall be valid for a period of 30 days.
(1995 Code, § 4.700)
Statutory reference:
Authority of municipality to license, tax or otherwise regulate exhibitions, shows and amusements, see Tex. Local Gov’t Code, § 215.032