Charter Township of Meridian Restrictions and Requirements

All licenses will, at a minimum, require the following:

Security personnel. The licensee is responsible for employing such security personnel as are necessary and sufficient to provide for the adequate security and protection of the maximum number of attendees at the assembly and for the preservation of order and protection of property in and around the site of the assembly.

(2)

Water supply. The licensee shall provide sufficient potable water for drinking, cooking, washing and other water-using facilities for peak demand conditions, in accordance with all applicable state and local statutes, rules, and regulations.

(3)

Restroom facilities. The licensee shall provide sufficient toilet facilities or portable toilets, hand-washing stations, and drinking-water facilities. The number and type of facilities required shall be determined on the basis of the number of prospective attendees, and all required permits shall be obtained in accordance with all applicable state and local statutes, rules, and regulations.

(4)

Food service and beverage service. If food service or beverage service is made available on the premises, it shall be delivered only through concessions operated in accordance with the temporary food establishment provisions of the Michigan Food Law of 2000, MCL 289.1101 et seq.; applicable rules and regulations; and any other applicable provision of state or local law. No alcoholic beverages shall be provided or permitted on the site unless a permit is obtained from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

(5)

Medical facilities. If the assembly is not readily and quickly accessible to adequate existing medical facilities, the licensee shall be required to provide such facilities, including cooling tents or facilities, on the premises of the assembly.

(6)

Liquid waste disposal. The licensee shall provide for liquid waste disposal in accordance with all the rules and regulations established by Ingham County Health Department, of the Public Health Code, Part 127; Water Supply and Sewer Systems, MCL 333.12701 et seq.; the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Part 117: Septage Waste Servicers, MCL 324.11701 et seq.; applicable rules and regulations, and any other applicable provision of state or local law. If liquid waste retention and disposal requires septage waste servicers, they shall be licensed in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Part 13: Permits, MCL 324.1301 et seq., applicable rules and regulations, and any other applicable provision of state or local law. The licensee shall provide the Township Clerk with a true copy of an executed agreement with a licensed septage waste servicer for the proper, effective, and frequent removal of liquid wastes from the premises to prevent a nuisance or threat to the public health.

(7)

Solid waste disposal. The licensee shall provide for solid waste storage on, and removal from, the premises in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Part 115: Solid Waste Disposal, MCL 324.11501 et seq., applicable rules and regulations, and any other applicable provision of state or local law, including the rules and regulations of the Ingham County Health Department. Storage shall be in approved, covered, fly-tight and rodent-proof containers, provided in sufficient quantity to accommodate the number of attendees. Prior to issuance of any license, the licensee shall provide the Township Clerk with a true copy of an executed agreement with a licensed refuse collector for the proper, effective, and frequent removal of solid waste from the premises to prevent a nuisance or threat to the public health. The licensee shall implement effective control measures to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin on the premises. Poisonous materials, such as insecticides or rodenticides shall not be used in any way so as to contaminate food, equipment, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public health. Solid waste containing food waste shall be stored so as to be inaccessible to vermin. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of vermin.

(8)

Access and traffic control. The licensee shall provide for ingress to and egress from the premises so as to insure the orderly flow of traffic onto and off of the premises.

(9)

Parking. The licensee shall provide a parking area sufficient to accommodate all motor vehicles, with at least one automobile space for every four attendees, and located entirely off of all public rights-of-way. The licensee shall provide traffic controls necessary to direct traffic onto the premises parking areas so that the public rights-of-way remain free. No vehicles shall be parked upon the public rights-of-way.

(10)

Camping and trailer parking. A licensee who permits attendees to remain on the premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall provide for camping and trailer parking and facilities in accordance with the Public Health Code, Part 125: Campgrounds, Swimming Areas and Swimmer's Itch, MCL 333.12501 et seq., and the Michigan Department of Community Health rules regarding sanitation and safety standards for campgrounds and public health.

(11)

Lighting. The licensee shall provide lighting of all occupied areas sufficient to ensure safety and comfort of all attendees. The licensee shall submit the lighting plan with the application for a license.

(12)

Insurance. Before the issuance of a license, the licensee shall obtain public liability insurance with limits of not less than $100,000, or such other figure as shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Township Board, and property damage insurance with a limit of not less than $25,000, or such other amount determined from time to time by resolution of the Township Board, from a company or companies approved by the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Michigan, which insurance shall insure liability for death or injury to person or damage to property which may result from the conduct of the assembly, or conduct incident thereto and which insurance shall remain in full force and effect in the specified amounts for the duration of the license.

(13)

Fire protection. The licensee is responsible for assuring the availability as appropriate of fire and ambulance personnel for the assembly. The licensee shall, at its own expense, take adequate steps as determined by the Township Fire Department to ensure fire and ambulance protection for the assembly.

(14)

Miscellaneous. Prior to issuance of a license, the Board may impose any other condition(s) reasonably calculated to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of attendees or of citizens of the Township.