[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Seat Pleasant 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. O-13-04.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
stated:
An individual or entity that applies for a special event
permit and who assumes liability and responsibility during the special
event for compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations.
Any non-City-affiliated, outdoor event held on City property,
including but not limited to any public street, sidewalk, park or
other greenspace in the City, or deemed to significantly impact the
City.
A.
No special event permit shall be issued without submittal of a completed application form, all requested documentation and an application fee of $200. A special event must receive final approval of the City of Seat Pleasant Special Events Committee except as provided in Subsection B herein. The Special Events Committee is composed of representatives from the following City departments:
B.
The following special events must receive final approval of the City
Council, after first being recommended by the Special Events Committee
for the City Council's consideration:
C.
Special event permit applications shall be made on a form provided
by the City and available at City Hall, which may be amended from
time to time at the City's sole discretion.
A.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring compliance by all persons
involved in the special event with all applicable City ordinances
and regulations, including this chapter, and the terms and conditions
of the special events permit issued.
B.
Depending on the number of participants expected, the City may require
City personnel, including City police officers and/or Public Works
staff, at any special event. The cost of City personnel involved in
any activities related to, in advance of, during and after any special
event may be charged to the applicant. The City shall determine the
number of City personnel necessary to ensure the safety of participants,
minimize the inconvenience to City residents, ensure the success of
the special event and reduce the public liability exposure to the
applicant and the City. The bill will be transmitted to the applicant
within 30 days after the completion of the event. Any fees unpaid
after 30 days from the date of transmission may be subject to collection
by the City in any court of competent jurisdiction.
C.
No food or beverage shall be served at any special event unless a
health permit has been issued by Prince George's County and a
copy has been provided to the City in advance of the special event.
D.
Under no circumstances shall alcohol be consumed or served during
any special event.
E.
Applicants shall provide their own source(s) of power for their specific
needs. The City generally will not provide electrical power of any
sort except as provided at the Goodwin Park pavilion.
F.
Applicants must provide a parking plan to address how parking for
the special event will affect surrounding residents. Additionally,
applicants must provide written notice to affected residences at least
48 hours prior to the special event.
G.
Applicants shall obtain, at their own expense, insurance covering
personal injury and property damage arising out of or in connection
with the actions of the applicant or any agent, guest or invitee of
the applicant, with the City named as an additional insured. The amount
of insurance coverage shall be set forth in the permit.
H.
Applicants shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers,
agents and employees for any personal or property injury suffered
by the applicant or the applicant's guests, invitees or agents
as a result of and in connection with the special event.
I.
Miscellaneous provisions.
(1)
Street closures associated with a special event are generally not
permitted so as to minimize inconvenience to City residents. Street
closures will be permitted only where the exercise of a person's
First Amendment rights so requires and no reasonable alternative is
available. In that case, the City will approve street closures of
the minimum necessary duration and will determine an appropriate location
for the special event that minimizes burden and inconvenience to persons
traveling through the City. In the event of a required street closure,
additional security personnel may be required, at the applicant's
expense.
(2)
The City is not responsible for any accidents or damage to persons
or property resulting from the issuance of a special events permit.
(3)
The special events permit is nontransferable and can only be used
on the designated dates and times as printed.
(4)
The City reserves the right to suspend, cancel and/or reschedule
any special event.
A.
A violation of this chapter is a municipal infraction. A person who
violates this chapter or any terms of a special events permit issued
hereunder shall be subject to a fine of $50 for each infraction. Each
day that a violation occurs or continues shall be considered a separate
infraction.
B.
This chapter may be enforced, and municipal citations issued, by
City police officers, City Code Enforcement Officers and the City
Nuisance Abatement Coordinator. All such individuals are "officers"
for purposes of this chapter.
