[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Buchanan 7-15-2014 by Ord. No.
2014-09. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Streets, sidewalks and public places — See Ch. 456.
The Town Board of the Town of Buchanan recognizes the need to
encourage and coordinate special community events, while regulating
these events in a positive manner to ensure the health and safety
of participants in the event, efficient management of Town services,
and the protection of public lands and facilities.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
The Town Board of the Town of Buchanan, or its designee.
Any planned extraordinary occurrence requiring Town services
on public right-of-way or public premises including, but not limited
to, parades, processions, block parties, neighborhood rummage sales
(10 or more participating sellers), festivals, athletic events and
events, public or private, that may require extraordinary traffic
control, street closures and issuance of other permits/licenses.
A.
Application. A special event permit application shall be filed with
the Town Administrator no later than 60 days prior to an event.
[Amended 11-10-2016 by Res. No. 2016-05]
B.
Permit required. Without issuance of a special event permit, no individual
or group shall host a special event. The special event organizer shall
follow guidelines listed in the Town's Special Event Policy;
any other applicable ordinances; and any requirements as written in
an issued special event permit.
If the special event will require more than the minimal use
of any Town equipment, staff or services, the applicant shall pay
the actual costs for the use of such equipment, staff or services.
As a condition of the approval of any permit, the applicant shall
agree to pay, within 30 days of billing, the costs of any additional
Town services.
This chapter shall not apply to funeral processions and government
agencies acting within the scope of their functions.
