100.04(A) Rules and regulations. The may, from time to time, establish rules and regulations for the use of each
and
and for obtaining permits pursuant to this Section. Any seeking a permit to use any
or Recreation Facility shall comply with the ’s rules and regulations.
100.04(B) Activities that do not require a permit. Except as provided in this Section, all
may be used by members of the general public, without a permit, for recreational purposes consistent with the rules and nature of the
, the safety of the public and of
property, the
and the Comprehensive Plan.
100.04(C) Activities that require a private use permit. Private use permits may be issued for the activities described in this subsection. Such activities are generally of a private nature, involving less than 50 and not open to the public. All activities or facilities covered by such permits shall be made accessible at reasonable times for inspection by the . Private use permit holders shall be responsible for maintaining the facility consistent with the conditions outlined in the permit and shall return the facility to its original condition prior to the permit holder’s departure. The permit holder shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury to any or property arising out of the use of the facility by the permit holder or permit holder’s guests, family members, invitees, employees, independent contractors or other agents. The permit holder shall be required to reimburse the for maintenance, repair or cleanup costs sustained by the in restoring the facility to its original condition. Private use permit fees shall be set forth by resolution of the .
100.04(C)(1) Athletic facilities. The use of athletic fields for games and practice must be scheduled in advance by obtaining an athletic facilities use permit from the . Athletic facilities use permits for
at athletic facilities may allow use for numerous days and time periods.
100.04(C)(2) Picnic areas and use. Picnic areas shall be available upon a “first come, first served” basis, except that who obtain a picnic area use permit from the shall be entitled to exclusive
of such picnic area for the date and time specified on the permit.
100.04(C)(3) Indoor
. Use of indoor
for any organized gathering or event shall require an indoor
use permit from the .
100.04(D)
event permits.
100.04(D)(1) A
event permit is required for the following actions upon
:
100.04(D)(1)(a) Any event, meeting, activity, gathering, or group of
, having a common purpose, design or goal upon any public facility,
or
that is attended by or anticipated to be attended by 50 or more
;
100.04(D)(1)(b) Any exhibit, music or dramatic performance, fair, concert, play, radio or television broadcast, other than a news transmission in such a manner that interferes with the use and enjoyment by another
;
100.04(D)(1)(c) The exhibition or display of any motion picture or television program in such a manner that interferes with the use and enjoyment by another
, light or laser light display, or similar event;
100.04(D)(1)(d) Create or emit any amplified sound, except from a radio, recorder or other device possessed and used by an individual for his or her own enjoyment and operated in such a manner so as not to interfere with the use and enjoyment by another
;
100.04(D)(1)(e) Station or erect any
, tent, canopy, stand, bandstand, stage, tower, scaffold, sound stage, platform, rostrum or other
;
100.04(D)(1)(f) Station or use any electrical or electronic device or equipment that would require outdoor auxiliary power;
100.04(D)(1)(g) Bring, land or cause to ascend or descend or alight within any
, any airplane, helicopter, flying machine, balloon, parachute or other apparatus for aviation;
100.04(D)(1)(h) Film a media broadcast (other than a news transmission), motion picture or still commercial photography for any purpose other than for a personal use that does not interfere with the use and enjoyment by another
.
100.04(D)(2) During each calendar year, the maximum number of activities that require traffic lane reductions or closures of
shall be six.
100.04(D)(2)(a) In order to be eligible to apply for a
event permit for such an activity, an entity shall meet the following criteria:
100.04(D)(2)(a)(i) Shall be exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC Sec. 501(c)(3) and Sec. 501(c)(4); and
100.04(D)(2)(a)(ii) Shall provide goods and/or services that directly and substantially benefit individuals in the
; and
100.04(D)(2)(a)(iii) Shall be registered in the State of Florida; and
100.04(D)(2)(a)(iv) Shall be located in Broward County, Florida.
100.04(D)(2)(b) An application for a
event permit for such an activity may be submitted no earlier than 270 days in advance of the event date.
100.04(E) Concessions. Except for concession
or operators that have contracted with the to operate multiple concession stands, all concession facilities and operators must obtain a concession permit from the . Prior to applying or receiving a permit from the , the concession facilities and operators shall comply with all codes, including but not limited to building codes, health and sanitation codes, food service codes, sales and use tax laws, and insurance requirements as determined by the and shall have all such clearances and operating licenses or permits available for inspection by the . If the operator is not the
of the concession facility, both the operator and the facility must each have a permit from the .
100.04(F) Noise. The activities that require a private use permit or a special event permit shall be governed by the noise regulations of Chapter 52 of the
. Additionally, the activities may be subject to specific limitations on noise in accordance with Chapter 52 of this Code and as set forth in the permit, violations of which shall constitute grounds for immediate revocation of the permit.
100.04(G) Exemptions. This Section shall not apply to events or to any that has entered into a service agreement with the for an event.
(Ord. 2010-17, passed 10-4-2010; Am. Ord. 2014-12, passed 5-5-2014; Am. Ord. 2019-07, passed 7-1-2019)