As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated:
EQUESTRIAN FARM
The operation and activities which may be permitted as a
conditional use in the R-3, R-5 and R-10 Zones in accordance with
the provisions of Section 21-6.4(c) of Chapter XXI, Zoning.
No person shall hold, conduct or allow a horse exhibition, horse
show or horse riding competition on an equestrian farm within the
Township unless a special permit for such an event has been issued
by the Township in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Special permits for horse exhibitions, horse shows and horse riding
competitions shall be issued only to the owners or operators of equestrian
farms.
Prior to the issuance of a special permit pursuant to this chapter, the applicant shall pay to the Township a fee calculated at a rate per day for the first day of the event and per day for each succeeding day of the event for which the permit is to be issued as provided in Chapter
160, Fees. This fee is to cover the cost of processing an application for a special permit and making necessary inspections.
The issuance of a special permit pursuant to this chapter for
a horse exhibition, horse show or horse riding competition at an equestrian
farm shall not obligate the Township to provide any special municipal
services during the event. The owner or operator of an equestrian
farm to whom a special permit is issued shall be solely responsible
for providing sufficient competent supervisory and other personnel
so that the event is conducted in a manner that fully complies with
the terms and conditions of the special permit and all applicable
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and in a manner that protects
the health and safety of persons who shall attend or participate in
the event. Every owner or operator of an equestrian farm who accepts
a special permit for a horse exhibition, horse show or horse riding
competition agrees to hold and save harmless the Township, its officials,
agents and employees from any and all liability whatsoever in connection
with the conduct of such event.