Permits for special events in park facilities shall be obtained
by application to the Department Director in accordance with the following
procedure:
A. Application. A person seeking a permit hereunder shall file a letter
of intended use with the Department Director; whose content may require
such information as the Department Director shall find necessary to
make a fair determination as to whether a permit may be issued. The
letter's content will include (but is not limited to):
(1) The name and address of the applicant, and person sponsoring the
activity, if any.
(2) The date, time, and duration for which the permit is desired.
(3) The park facilities requested for the event, and an estimate of the
anticipated attendance.
(4) Proof of insurance, health certificate(s), sanitary facilities, ADA
plan.
(5) Need for supporting services such as police, EMS, utilities, etc.
B. Standards for issuance. The Department Director shall issue a permit
hereunder when it is determined that the facilities desired have not
been reserved for other use at the day and hour requested in the application,
and that the proposed activity (or use) will not:
(1) Unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment
of the park.
(2) Unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public
health, welfare, safety and recreation.
(3) Be reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly
conduct.
C. Application.
A person seeking to function as a vendor in connection with a special
event, program or activity in Bridgeton City Park, Cohanzick Zoo,
or other space within the park system shall make application with
the Department Director and provide such information as the Department
Director shall find necessary to make a fair determination as to whether
a permit may be issued. The application shall contain, at a minimum,
the following:
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(1) Name,
address, and contact information of the vendor.
(2) The
special event, program, or activity at which the vendor seeks to function.
(3) The
type of vending that will occur (i.e., food, crafts, etc.).
(4) Food
vendors shall provide the Director with required approvals from the
County Health Department.
(5) All
vendors shall meet the minimum liability insurance requirements.
(6) The
event, program, and activity at which vending will take place.
(7) If
vending at a location reserved by permit, written permission to vend
from the permit holder is required.