It has come to the attention of the Village Board of Trustees
that local community groups have sought permission from the Village
and local land owners for the public display of publicly viewed installations.
In order to assist local community organizations, it is the purpose
of this chapter to support local community-based organizations while
prohibiting commercial enterprises from obtaining free commercial
display areas within the Village.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION
A Red Hook-based, tax-exempt organization, or affiliation
with a tax-exempt organization, which must provide proof of such status,
whose mission is to promote service, civic pride and community involvement.
No display or exhibit permitted under this chapter shall allow
the sale or conduct of any business operation at the installation
site.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Red Hook is hereby
authorized to issue summonses or appearance tickets, returnable in
the Village Court for any violations of this chapter. Any such violation
shall be categorized as a petty offense, punishable by a fine of up
to $250 per violation, per day, each day that the offense continues
shall be considered a separate violation.
The Village, its boards, agents, employees or anyone working
on the approval or installation of the exhibition shall not be liable
for loss, injury or damage to the installation/display items or the
display site. Insurance is the responsibility of the organization,
the participant(s) and/or property owner of the site.
Seasonal/holiday exterior displays of not more than 60 days
on private property are exempt from this chapter.