[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of Upper Frederick 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05-04.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Individuals, partnerships, family groups, voluntary associations,
municipal corporations and corporations.
A noteworthy happening, social occasion or activity which
will expect to draw in excess of 250 people to attend. Special events
shall not include weddings, family reunions or other events that do
not require the use of public property or assistance from the Township.
"Special events" shall include, but not be limited to, festivals,
fairs, raves, carnivals, concerts and other similar events.
Upper Frederick Township.
[Added 6-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
[Amended 6-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct
a special event within the geographic boundaries of the Township without
first obtaining a permit from the Township after filing an application
containing the information therein specified. If an applicant intends
to place any markings on, or post any signs along, the roads or streets
of the Township in conjunction with the special event, approval of
the Township shall first be obtained. All signs posted shall be removed
within 24 hours of the scheduled event.
There shall be a nonrefundable fee for any license
issued as set by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to a resolution.[1] The Board of Supervisors may require the applicant to
post a bond to cover any damages and/or expenses incurred by the Township
related to the special event.
[1]
Editor’s Note: A copy of the current resolution is on
file in the Township offices.
A.Â
This chapter shall be enforced by the Township Code
Enforcement Officer, and it shall be his/her duty to investigate and
prosecute any violation of this chapter.
B.Â
If, after an investigation, a violation is found to
exist, the Code Enforcement Officer shall prosecute a complaint before
a District Justice pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
C.Â
The person to whom the special event permit was issued,
and the person conducting the special event and the owner, tenant
or occupant of the premises where the special event is conducted,
shall be jointly or severally responsible for the maintenance of good
order and decorum on the premises during the hours of such special
event.
(1)Â
No such person shall permit any loud or boisterous
conduct on such premises or street vehicles to impede the passage
of the traffic on any roads or streets in the area of the premises
where the special event is being conducted, unless otherwise authorized.
(2)Â
In the event of an emergency, all such persons shall
obey reasonable orders from any member of the Code Enforcement Office,
Police Department or Fire Department in order to maintain the public
health, safety and convenience.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $600.
