(A) All special events must comply with and provide proof of compliance with the following:
(1) All federal, state, local and event sanctioning authority mandated medical coverage requirements;
(2) Duplin County EMS Medical Standards for Special Events, if applicable;
(3) Duplin County EMS shall be the primary service provider for Duplin County;
(4) All state, federal and local fire safety and prevention standards, codes and permitting requirements must be met; and
(5) Any other local, state or federal law requirements deemed necessary for such event.
(B) For events where alcohol is provided, served or sold the event organizer must secure a valid ABC permit. Copies of this permit must be forwarded to the Planning Department prior to the event;
(C) Animals are not allowed at special events unless as a specified part of an event and provided for in the application. Animals brought by spectators or participants, except service animals, shall not be allowed;
(D) Event organizers shall remove all trash and debris and shall clean up immediately after a special event;
(E) The town, in its discretion, may require the applicant to provide liability and/or special events insurance coverage for the special event;
(F) All road closures or events that will impact traffic must be approved by the town and/or the state’s Department of Transportation; and
(G) Major special events and other mass gatherings of 500 people or more shall provide the following:
(1) A crowd control plan and control manager ratio of one manager per 250 people or as otherwise required by the State Fire Code;
(2) First aid plans, parking and traffic control plans, security/law enforcement on site and waste disposal plans for event approval;
(3) Proof of $1,000,000 general liability insurance or more if deemed necessary by the town; and
(4) Any other specific items requested by the town.
(Ord. passed 8-12-2021)