As used in this article, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings:
OCEAN BEACH The area in the Village of Southampton bounded on the north by the general line of the top of the first rank of the ocean dunes, on the east by the easterly Village boundary line, on the south by the low-water line of the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the westerly Village boundary line.
PERSON Any individual, partnership, corporation, limited-liability company, other entity or organization
SPECIAL EVENT Any social activity or similar gathering where one or more of the following conditions exist:
A. The event involves a caterer (to wit, the event is a catered event).
B. The event involves a group of 30 or more persons (to wit, the event is attended by 30 or more persons).
[Amended 8-10-2023 by L.L. No. 15-2023]
[Amended 8-13-2020 by L.L. No. 7-2020]
A. Any person who holds or conducts a special event on the ocean beach without a special event permit having been issued for such special event shall be guilty of a violation of this article. Any caterer who caters a special event on the ocean beach without a special event permit having been issued for such special event shall be guilty of a violation of this article.
B. Where a violation of this article has been committed or shall exist with respect to a special event on the ocean beach for which a special event permit has been issued, any person who holds or conducts such special event, the natural person or persons designated as the natural person or persons responsible for such special event, and any other person who takes part or assists in such violation shall be guilty of a violation of this article.
C. Any person who violates this article or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties provided in Article
II of Chapter
1 of the Code of the Village of Southampton.