For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. Any temporary or permanent structure, as defined by the Unified Development Ordinance, or any structure built for support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind.
COMMERCIAL SPECIAL EVENT. Any special event organized and conducted by any person or entity that does not qualify as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
DEMONSTRATION. Any formation, procession, or assembly of persons which, for the purpose of expressive activity, is to assemble or travel in unison on any street in a manner that does not comply with normal or usual traffic regulations or controls.
EVENT ORGANIZER. Any person who conducts, manages, promotes, organizes, aids, or solicits attendance at a commercial or noncommercial special event.
EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY. Includes conduct, the sole or principal object of which is the expression, dissemination, or communication by verbal, visual, literary, or auditory means of opinion, views, or ideas and for which no fee or donation is charged or required as a condition of participation in or attendance at such activity. It includes public oratory and distribution of literature and picketing.
FACILITY USE PERMIT. A permit issued under the authority of the Town Manager for temporary or reserved use or occupation of a public facility or an area of public land, for a defined period of time, and said use does not adversely impact town resources due to the anticipated congregation of people in such numbers or in such location as identified.
FESTIVAL. A thematic, organized, site-specific celebration, performance, exhibition, or competition occurring upon public or private property or a combination of private and public property during which commerce occurs for a defined period of time and is advertised and promoted outside the town that will have an impact on town resources due to the anticipated congregation of people in such numbers or in such location as identified.
GOODS. Wares, personal property, merchandise, or any other similar item or object than is generally sold.
GROSS REVENUES. The sum of all revenues received by an event organizer for a special event including, but not limited to: cash receipts, licensing, sponsorship, television, advertising, and similar revenues and concessions.
NONCOMMERCIAL SPECIAL EVENT. Any special event organized and conducted by a person or entity that qualifies as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
PARADE. Any march, race, presentation, ceremony, pageant, or procession of any persons and conveyances of any sort moving upon any public street or sidewalk of the town which does not comply with normal traffic regulations.
SIDEWALK. The portion of a highway, other than the roadway, set apart by curbs, barriers, markings, or other delineation for pedestrian travel.
SIGNAGE. Any sign, pennant, flag, banner, inflatable display, or other attention-seeking device.
SPECIAL EVENT.
(1) Any organized assemblage, not meeting the criteria for a facilities use permit, of persons at any private or public property or public park which is to gather for a common purpose under the direction and control of a person.
(2) Any other organized activity conducted by a person or group for a common or collective use, purpose, or benefit which involves the use of, or has an impact on, other public property or facilities and the provision of town public safety services in response thereto.
(3) Examples of SPECIAL EVENTS include, but are not limited to: filming, concerts, parades, circuses, fairs, festivals, block parties, community events, mass participation, and sporting competition such as marathons and running events, bicycle races or tours, or spectator sports such as football, basketball, and baseball games or golf tournaments.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT. A permit issued under this chapter.
SPECIAL EVENT VENUE. The defined area identified on a submitted site plan approved by the Special Events Coordinator for which a special event permit has been issued.
STREET.
(1) The term STREET means a public right-of-way or way or place of whatever nature publicly dedicated and/or maintained and open to use of the public for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian travel.
(2) The term STREET includes highways, alleyways, sidewalks, and any other public area that accommodates vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. An organization that is exempted from payment of income taxes by federal or state law and which has been in existence for a minimum of six months preceding the date of application for a special event permit.
VENDOR. Any person who sells or offers to sell any goods, food, or beverages within a special event venue including the event organizer or any person who contracts with the event organizer for space within the special event venue in order to vend goods.
(Prior Code, § 22-128) (Ord. 15-09, passed 6-11-2009)