This policy sets forth the procedures, requirements, and limitations on the use of City property for the service and/or sale of liquor at and during permitted special events. Special events do not include gatherings of family and friends in public parks, listed under Chapter
46, Section
46-5. This policy is subject to and supplements any applicable provisions in the Code of Ordinances for special events on and other uses of City property.
Whenever a special event has been specifically authorized by
the City Council for the service and/or sale of liquor, this authorization
shall be limited to income tax exempt organizations or governmental
entities, and restricted to the following properties:
Facility
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Address
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Mechanics Park
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Corner of Water and Main Streets
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Shevenell Park
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147 Main Street
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St. Louis Field
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284 Hill Street
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Applications for liquor on City property for sale, possession,
and/or consumption of liquor at special events shall be submitted
along with the event application to the Biddeford Codes Department
not less than 30 days prior to the special event, although the Codes
Enforcement Officer may accept late applications in exigent or special
circumstances.
The Code Enforcement Officer, Chief of Police, or their designee
may order the immediate termination of the special event if the applicant
is found to be in violation of any term or condition of applicant's
permit, or any state statute or local ordinance or regulation. Upon
such termination, all activities shall cease and all equipment, furnishings
and other material shall be removed from the premises, and the premises
cleaned and restored to its original condition forthwith.
Permits issued pursuant to these regulations are for the specific
event, with a specific date, time and place listed on the application.
Permits are not transferable or assignable to any other person, group
or other entity.
Except as authorized herein, liquor may not be sold, served
or consumed at any of the City's athletic fields or playgrounds.