[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Old Forge at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions,
Art. I). Amendments noted where applicable.]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to conduct a carnival, fair, circus or other exhibition
or special event in the Borough of Old Forge without first having
made application for and received a permit from the Borough Secretary,
acting on behalf of the Borough Council, in accordance with the conditions
and limitations as set out in this chapter.
A.
The applicant for such permit shall file an application,
in writing, with the Borough Secretary, which application shall be
accompanied by the following information and assurances in a detailed
plan:
(1)
The type of exhibition.
(2)
The number of admission tickets to be sold, if any,
or approximate capacity of any and all buildings to be used.
(3)
The amount of space and plan of the area where the
exhibition would take place.
(4)
The number of entrances to be opened for admittance
to a building, if any, and, if applicable, the number of entrances
to be used solely for admission to the exhibition seating area or
areas.
(5)
The number of staff, including security personnel.
(6)
The parking facilities available.
(7)
There are adequate sanitary facilities for the people
expected.
(8)
There are trash and litter receptacles for outside
performances and exhibitions.
(9)
The length of time the exhibition shall take place.
(10)
The hours of the day or night during which the exhibition shall take place, subject to the restrictions of § 126-3 of this chapter.
(11)
Such other relevant information as the Borough
Secretary shall require.
B.
The applicant shall furnish evidence that a public
liability insurance policy shall be in force and effect at the time
the exhibition takes place. No permit shall be issued until the Borough
Secretary is satisfied that the owner, operator and/or sponsor of
such exhibition has purchased suitable insurance to provide protection
against foreseeable risks with respect to the operation of such exhibition.
C.
The applicant shall furnish evidence regarding the
safety of equipment to be used at the exhibition, if any. No permit
shall be issued until the Borough Secretary is satisfied that the
evidence of safety is sufficient with respect to the operation of
equipment at the exhibition.
D.
The application and plans as required shall be submitted
to the Borough Secretary at least 10 days prior to the date of the
event.
F.
The Borough Secretary shall have the authority to
order additional staffing or any additional authority as needed to
ensure the safety of the patrons and the public.
G.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve,
in any fashion whatsoever, the liability of those responsible for
the management and operations of the event, including the employment
of adequate personnel for security, safety, health and sanitation.
H.
If the Borough Secretary finds that all of the limitations
and requirements of the permit and this chapter have been complied
with or will be complied with by the applicant, he or she shall issue
the permit conditional upon such reasonable limitations and requirements
as he or she may deem necessary for the safety of persons and property.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this chapter shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction
thereof in a summary proceeding, shall be sentenced to pay the costs
of prosecution and a fine of not more than $1,000 and, in default
of the payment thereof, shall be imprisoned for a period not exceeding
30 days.
