[Adopted 8-25-2009 by Ord. No. 10-2009[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. III,
Parades and Public Assemblies, adopted 4-22-2003 by Ord. No. 7-2003.
For the purpose of this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Any exhibition, show, athletic contest, running race, bike-a-thon,
block party, parade, entertainment, meeting, or other similar event
sponsored by an organized group or individual having similar or common
purpose or goal, occurring on or proceeding along a public street,
other public right-of-way, or public property within the Township
where the special event would significantly disrupt the normal flow
of vehicular traffic along a public road or require a public road
to be blocked.
[Amended 10-12-2010 by Ord. No. 14-2010]
A.
An application for a permit to conduct a special event or use of
facilities request[1] shall be made to the Township Clerk in writing by the
person, persons or organization sponsoring said event. Such application
shall provide the following information:
(1)
The name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the
permit.
(2)
The name, address and telephone number of the organization or group
he or she is representing.
(3)
The name, address and telephone number of the person or persons who
will act as chairman of the special event and be responsible for the
conduct thereof.
(4)
The purpose of the event.
(5)
The estimated number of persons to participate in and attend the
event.
(6)
The number and type of vehicles, if any, to participate.
(7)
The date and time of the event, including any set-up or clean-up
period.
(8)
The location where the event is to be held, including the specific
assembly and dispersal locations and the specific route and the plans
for assembly and dispersal of the participants.
(9)
The attachment of any other required licenses or permits where appropriate.
(10)
The type, size description, and location of any signs to be
erected in connection with the event.
(11)
Any further information that officials of the Township determine
to be necessary to properly provide for traffic control, crowd control
and protection of the general public health, safety and welfare.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said application, as well as a use of facilities
agreement, is available in the Township offices.
B.
A nonrefundable application fee of $100 shall be required with all
applications except in cases wherein the organized group or individual
is recognized as a public charity by the State of New Jersey or the
IRS and the applicant submits a determination letter, or the special
event is for political discourse, debate or other protected First
Amendment activities.
[Amended 10-12-2010 by Ord. No. 14-2010]
A.
The application for a special event or use of facilities shall be
reviewed by the appropriate officials of the Township of Mullica for
compliance with this article and other ordinances, community standards,
scheduling conflicts, special services required, and any other further
information required. Upon full review of the application and the
recommendations for approval or denial, the Township Clerk shall be
authorized to issue a permit for the special event if approved. Approval
or denial of such permit shall be made within 15 days of receipt of
a complete application by the Township. The permit may be approved
with special conditions placed on the applicant if warranted. The
permit is contingent on the possession of any other permits or licenses
required by local state laws and regulations.
B.
Applications for the use of any municipal facility or property can
be denied at the discretion of the Township. The Township shall have
the authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any
rule or ordinance or upon other good cause shown.
C.
Priority order of applications.
(1)
Applications for special events and facilities use will be scheduled
on a first-come-first-served basis. When more than one complete application
is received for the same date(s), the following priority order will
apply:
(a)
Meetings or events directly sponsored by the Township Committee,
Township employees for municipal purposes, events directly sponsored
by the Mullica Township Recreation Association, and events directly
sponsored by the Township Emergency Services Departments.
(b)
Meetings of Municipal advisory boards and committees.
(c)
Meetings or events directly sponsored by Township Departments
and/or employees for municipal purposes.
(d)
Meetings held for the discussion of municipal issues.
(e)
Youth recreational activities or service organizations.
(f)
Adult member organizations.
(2)
In all instances, priority is given to Mullica Township residents.
Applications for such special event permits or facility use
applications should be made to the Township of Mullica not less than
30 days in advance of the date on which said special event is sought
to be held.
Any signs erected in connection with a properly approved special
event shall be removed within 24 hours of the conclusion of the event.
Any permit issued under this article may contain conditions
reasonably calculated to reduce or minimize dangers to vehicular or
pedestrian traffic and the public health, safety and welfare including,
but not limited to changes in the date, time, duration or number of
participants or attendees as requested by the applicant. Further,
for the purposes of public safety and welfare, the Chief of Police
may require and order the temporary closing of streets and/or the
temporary prohibition of parking along such streets during the event,
and shall direct the posting of property warning signs in connection
with said event, as provided by law.
A.
The holder of a specials events permit shall furnish proof of liability
insurance coverage to the Township at least 10 days prior to the event,
in amounts determined by the Township. The insurance shall cover the
entire period of the event including the set-up and clean-up periods.
The Township of Mullica shall be named on the policy as an additional
insured.
B.
The holder of a special events permit shall agree in writing to indemnify,
save harmless and defend the Township of Mullica, its elected and
appointed officials, its employees, agents, volunteers and others
working on behalf of the Township, from and against any and all claims,
losses, costs, attorneys' fees, damages, or injury, including death
and/or property loss, expense claims or demands arising out of holder's
use of the named facilities, including all suits or actions of every
kind or description brought against the Township, either individually
or jointly with holder for or on account of any damage or injury to
any person or persons or property, caused or occasioned or alleged
to have been caused by, or on account of, any of the activities conducted
by or caused to be conducted by holder, or through any negligence
or alleged negligence in safeguarding the facility(ies), participants,
or members of the public, or through any act, omission or fault or
alleged act, omission or fault of the holder, its employees, agents,
volunteers, subcontractors or others under the direction, control
or under any contractual relationship with the holder.
C.
Users of Township facilities and/or property automatically assume
responsibility and liability for all damages and loss to Township
property that occurs while using said facilities. Permittee must report
any problems encountered with the facility to the Township Clerk within
24 hours of the conclusion of the activity.
D.
Applicants granted special events/use of facilities permits are responsible
for the proper supervision of all participants and spectators. Those
participants under the age of 18 years are not to be left unattended
at any time. Applicants granted a permit will be held responsible
for any injury or property damage resulting from the lack of supervision
or poor supervision of participants and spectators.
A special event permit shall be valid for the applicant thereof
and shall not be transferable to any other individual, corporation,
group or organization.
If it is determined by the appropriate officials of the Township
of Mullica that additional materials or personnel costs shall be required
for the purpose of maintaining the general health, safety and welfare
of attendees or participants in the special event, or the community
in general, the Township reserves the right to require reimbursement
of such costs. If reimbursement is required, the holder of the permit
shall deposit with the Chief Financial Officer a sum of money to be
determined by the Township to be a reasonable estimate of the costs
required. The Chief Financial Officer will make the determination
when said deposit is required. After the conduct of the special event,
the holder of the permit shall be required to pay the Township any
additional amount determined to be due in reimbursement of the Township's
costs within 30 days. In the event that the sum of money so deposited
in advance exceeds the funds needed, the Township shall refund any
excess deposit within 30 days after the holding of said special event.
Services and Township personnel covered by this section shall include
but not be limited to additional police, fire, rescue squad, and public
works service personnel.
A.
All groups, organizations and/or leagues and all for-profit youth
organizations will be required to pay a fee to use municipal facilities.
Mullica Township-based nonprofit groups (comprised of 75% Mullica
residents) are exempt from fees. All organizations whose membership
is less than 75% Mullica Township residents will be required to pay
a fee to use municipal facilities.
B.
In determining if a resident, nonprofit group contains a 75% majority
of Township residents, all team players in the league will be counted.
For travel and/or tournament teams only home team players will be
counted; the visiting team will not be included in this calculation.
A team/league roster, which shall be submitted with all applications,
must include the name and home address of each participant.
C.
Schedule of fees. Rates are based on a three-hour time limit.
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Fee Per Use
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Group
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Outdoor Facilities
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Indoor Facilities
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Resident nonprofit groups*
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$50
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$0
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Resident groups or individuals
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$50
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$0
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All others
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$100
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$100
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NOTE:
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*A group comprised of residents, organized for purposes other
than generating profit as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
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[Amended 10-12-2010 by Ord. No. 14-2010]
Due to the inherent nature of the transfer station, wherein
pedestrians and vehicles come in close proximity to each other, all
activities, other than those related to the normal operations of the
transfer station, are strictly prohibited inside the transfer station
fence.
Any applicant shall have the right to appeal the denial of any
permit under this article to the Township Committee. The denied applicant
shall make the appeal within five days after receipt of the denial
by filing a written notice of appeal with the Township Clerk. The
Township Committee shall act upon the appeal within 30 days after
receipt of the same.
