For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICATION. Special event permit application as set forth by the Town Planning Department.
BUSINESS DAY. Any day of the week, except Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. The term BUSINESS DAY includes the term WORKING DAY.
CROWD CONTROL PLAN. A plan that helps visitors move efficiently throughout an event, minimizing confusion and congestion.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. Material or liquids that pose a present or future threat to the environment or general public whether in use, storage or transit.
MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT. A special event as previously defined where 500 or more participants are expected in attendance.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Belonging to or restricted for the use or enjoyment of particular persons.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Land or buildings owned or operated by a governmental or other public agency.
SANCTIONING AUTHORITY. The official administering body that sanctions specific events of the type being requested by the applicant such as, but not limited to, racing authorities, public sports bodies and event associations.
SPECIAL EVENT.
(1) A planned event, happening or social activity on public or private property where at least 50 individuals are expected to be in attendance and which is not otherwise under the jurisdiction of another governing authority. A SPECIAL EVENT made may, but is not required to, include any of the following:
(a) The use, sale or display of fireworks;
(b) The sale, purchase, provision or consumption of alcoholic beverages;
(c) The provision of live entertainment;
(d) The provision of overnight activities (for example, camping);
(e) Motorized or non-motorized vehicular racing or riding;
(f) Activities located wholly or partially on public rights-of-way;
(g) Sports that involve physical contact between participants as part of normal play; and
(h) A film or television production event is considered a SPECIAL EVENT under this chapter.
(2) Examples of SPECIAL EVENTS include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Filming;
(b) Concerts;
(c) Parades;
(d) Fairs;
(e) Festivals;
(f) Block parties;
(g) Community events;
(h) Mass participation; and
(i) Sporting competitions such as marathons, running events and bicycle races.
(3) Activities contained in § 95.08 of this chapter are specifically excluded from the definitions of a SPECIAL EVENT.
SPONSOR. A property owner, person or other entity that undertakes certain responsibilities in connection with some other person or some group or activity, as in being an organizer, promoter, endorser, advisor, underwriter, surety and the like.
STANDBY SERVICE FEE. Fees charged for standby services whereby police officers, EMS or the Fire Department station at specific locations. These fees may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Standby Emergency Medical Services (EMS);
(2) Standby security/police support, including crowd control and street closure; and
(3) Standby fire services.
(Ord. passed 8-12-2021)