In order to preserve the public peace and good order, to prevent
riots and tumultuous assemblages, unreasonably loud or disturbing
noises, disorderly, noisy, riotous or tumultuous conduct and to promote
the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community consonant
with the rights of its citizens and inhabitants and others to peacefully
assemble, this chapter is enacted.
[Amended 5-12-2003 by L.L. No. 5-2003]
This chapter shall regulate the assembly of persons at temporary
outdoor public gatherings for the furnishing of entertainment or the
amplification of music through electronic means, whether recorded
or live, where 250 or more persons are expected to congregate.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall,
for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings herein indicated:
ASSEMBLY
The gathering, collecting or congregating of persons, with
or without the levy of an admission fee.
AUDIBLE DISCRETE TONES
Tones that are audible above other tones, and which are typically
more annoying than noise without discrete tones.
[Added 11-9-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
BUILDING
A structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior
walls and a roof, of permanent or temporary nature, affording shelter
to persons, animals or property.
PUBLIC PLACE
A place to which the public or a substantial group of persons
is invited or has access.
STRUCTURE
A combination of materials to form a construction that is
safe and stable and includes, among other things, stadiums, stages,
platforms, radio towers, sheds, storage bins, tents, billboards and
display signs.
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
The furnishing of entertainment for a period of 30 days or
less where the persons assembled are not contained in an enclosed
structure or building.