(A) Findings. All of the premises and findings of fact recited with the ordinance codified herein are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of this section as if copied in their entirety.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIREWORKS. Any device that can be used to produce or intended for use in obtaining visible or audible pyrotechnic display or a combination of those by the combustion of explosive or flammable composition and includes any firecrackers, cannon crackers, skyrockets, torpedoes, Roman candles, black cats, sparklers, squibs, fire balloons, star shells or any other substance in whatever combination by any designated name and includes all articles or substances within the commonly accepted meaning of FIREWORKS, whether specifically designated and defined in this section or not.
(C) Sale of fireworks authorized; permit required. Upon obtaining a permit from the city, it shall be lawful within the city limits of the city to operate or maintain a fireworks stand and to engage in the business of offering fireworks for sale to the general public.
(D) Use of fireworks prohibited; declared a nuisance.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, discharge, ignite, detonate, fire, light or otherwise set in action fireworks of any kind within the city limits of the city; except that mass fireworks displays under the supervision of Police and Fire Departments, may be held or performed by bonded and insured persons within the city after obtaining approval from the City Council.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian of any minor child below the age of 18 years of age, to permit or allow such a minor child to use, discharge, ignite, detonate, fire, light or otherwise set in action any fireworks within the city limits of the city.
(E) Permit. Any person, entity or retailer engaged in the sale of fireworks within the city limits of the city shall first seek approval from the city by obtaining a permit. Approved permits shall cost $25 and be valid for six months from the date of issuance.
(Ord. 2012-009, passed 8-21-2012) Penalty, see § 91.99