[Amended 7-3-2018 by L.L.
No. 8-2018]
It is the intent of this chapter to establish procedures and
requirements for conducting special events in the Town of Southold
to preserve the public peace, good order and the integrity of the
use regulations established under the Zoning Code, to properly provide
for the health, safety and welfare of the general public and to provide
penalties for violations of the provisions herein.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
For the purposes of this chapter, parking capacity shall
be the number of cars, limousines or buses permitted on the site according
to a site plan approved by the Town of Southold Planning Board.
Any temporary gathering, demonstration, performance, exhibition,
amusement or activity that is not currently a permitted use of the
property in the applicable zoning district or which requires a parking
area to accommodate all vehicles transporting attendees to the event
that is larger than the existing parking capacity of the site that
is conducted or sponsored by a person, organization, entity or association,
including, but not limited to, carnivals, circuses, fairs, bazaars,
outdoor shows and concerts, parades, walks, runs, marathons, bicycle
races or motorcycle rallies, which may involve one or more of the
following:
The closing of a public street.
The use, blocking or restriction of Town property, roads or
rights-of-way;
The use of amplified sound exceeding the standards set forth in Chapter 180 of the Town Code.
The sale of merchandise that is not ordinarily sold in the normal
course of the applicant's business.
The sale or service of food to the public with the exception
of the following:
On land used in agricultural production, the sale or service
of food products composed primarily of ingredients produced on site;
or
On land used in agricultural production that maintains a winery
or farm winery license issued by the New York State Liquor Authority,
the sale or service of food items which customarily complement wine
tastings and that are ordinarily consumed while standing or walking
and without the need for utensils.
The substantial increase or disruption of the normal flow of
traffic on any street or highway.
The placement of portable toilets.
The placement of temporary no-parking or directional signs or
banners.
The use of any Town services that would not be necessary in
the absence of such an event.
The Special Event Committee, also referred to in this chapter
as the "Committee" shall review applications forwarded to it by the
Town Clerk's Office. The Committee shall make determinations
as to the completeness of the application, request further documentation
as it deems necessary as set forth in this chapter, and make recommendations
to the Town Board as to whether the application should be granted
or denied. The Committee shall consist of: the Government Liaison
Officer, who shall act as the Chairperson; the Chairperson of the
Zoning Board of Appeals or his or her designee; the Planning Director
or his or her designee; the Chief of Police, or his or her designee,
and; the Chief Building Inspector, or his or her designee. The Town
Attorney shall act as counsel to the Committee. The Town Board shall
appoint a secretary to assist the Committee in the processing of applications.
A.
To preserve public peace, good order and the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of the Town of Southold, special events shall be
prohibited in the Town of Southold unless a special event permit is
obtained in accordance with the requirements set forth in this chapter
and as follows:
(1)
All special events shall require the issuance of a special event
permit by a resolution of the Town Board.
B.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1)
Any event held on property owned by any special district that is
contained on site and has adequate parking, ingress, egress, traffic
control and sanitary facilities to host such an event;
(2)
Any event held on property owned by a not-for-profit for its own
fundraising that is contained on site and has adequate parking, ingress,
egress, traffic control and sanitary facilities to host such an event;
(3)
Occasional events on private residential properties hosted by the
owner thereof to celebrate family events, holidays, charitable or
other not-for-profit fundraisers; however, any use of residential
property for profit, such as a venue for weddings or other events,
is prohibited.
