Village of Sidney, IL Public Use

No person shall conduct, operate, present, manage or take part in the following activities in a park unless a permit is obtained from the Village or its authorized agent prior to the start of the activity:

(1)

Any contest, show, exhibit, dramatic performance, play act, motion picture, commercial photo shoot, acrobatic feat, bazaar, organized sporting event, radio or television broadcast, ceremony, children's day camp, fair, circus, musical event or any public meeting, religious event, assembly or parade, including, without limitation, drills and maneuvers, rallies, picketing, marches or political meetings of any kind or character whatsoever.

(2)

Any use of any park or facility by a certain person or group of persons to the exclusion of others.

(3)

Any picnic, outing or gathering sponsored by any person or organization, or composed of 25 or more persons, except as to particular parks designated by the Village.

Persons desiring general or exclusive use of parks or facilities or who would like to engage in the above-referenced activities shall apply to the Village for a permit under the following categories and subject to established fees and charges:

(1)

Picnics. General picnicking in Village parks does not require a permit. No person shall picnic other than in a designated area. Individual grills and picnic tables are available to non-permit picnickers on a first-come/first-serve basis. A permit, known as a "park use permit," must be obtained for groups of 25 or more persons.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(2)

Facility rental. A park use permit is required for exclusive use and rental of pavilions, buildings, sports fields and open space areas. Park use permits may be applied for beginning in January for the upcoming season, and such applications shall be submitted during regular business hours. Applications are processed on a first-come/first-serve basis. The applicable rental fee and deposit must accompany the application. All cancellations must be in writing. Upon submittal of an application, required information and payment of associated fees, a park use permit may be issued.

(3)

Large-group use. A park use permit is required for any group of 25 or more persons requesting the use of a specific park for one or more of the following reasons, such as: a picnic, meeting, athletic event, rally, walk-a-thon, march or some type of religious event. Any type of religious ceremony must be approved by the Executive Director of the Village. Park use permits are also required for a teacher or school planning an annual field day or class fun day activity or a family wishing to host a reunion or celebration. Upon submittal of an application and payment of associated fees, a park use permit may be issued.

Permits in general. Permits are not transferable or assignable without the written consent of the Park Director or his/her authorized agent. Minor changes in a permit may be requested and may be made upon written request. Additional fees and charges may apply. The request for change must be made at least 72 hours prior to the event. Permits may also be required for other activities as determined by the Village.

(1)

Standards for issuance. The Village or its authorized agent shall issue a permit hereunder when it finds:

(a)

That the proposed activity or use of the parks shall not interfere with or detract from the general public's use and enjoyment of the park and surrounding property or facilities.

(b)

That the proposed activity and use will not interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health.

(c)

That the proposed activity or use is not anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct.

(d)

That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense or police operation by the Village or expose it to extraordinary liability.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

(e)

That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use on the day and time sought in the application.

(f)

That the proposed activity is compatible with the type of park, size and character of the area or waters involved and the facilities available; that adequate parking is available; that the proposed activity does not exclude other public use of the park; and that it is not expected to cause irreparable harm or extreme damage to the natural environment of the park.

(g)

That the proposed activity does not include unattended displays.

(2)

Additional conditions. Additional conditions for issuance of the permit may be, but are not limited to:

(a)

Requiring proof establishing the amount of liability insurance required, and/or requiring an indemnification and hold harmless agreement or requiring a certificate of insurance naming the Village as an additional insured.

(b)

Requiring the applicant to post a refundable deposit or security for the repair of any damage to Village property, the cost of cleanup, or both.

(c)

Requiring the applicant to furnish additional security forces, at the applicant's expense, as approved by the Village.

(d)

Requiring the applicant to furnish additional sanitary and refuse facilities that might be necessary based on the use or activity for which the permit is sought.

(e)

If an applicant is requesting to sell food at the proposed activity, it shall be necessary for the applicant to obtain a permit from the Champaign County Public Health Department.

(f)

Requiring the applicant to pay for above-normal use of electricity and the erecting of tents.

(g)

Requiring the applicant to comply with the Village's risk management requirements for safe operation.

(3)

Issuance of permit. Once the Village approves a permit, the applicant must pay all necessary fees and charges before the permit is issued. A permit is not transferable or assignable from the applicant to any other person without the permission of the Village. The permit holder must make the permit available for inspection by any law enforcement officer or Village employees on the date for which the permit or activity is being held to ascertain compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.

(4)

Effect of permits. A permittee shall be bound by all Village rules, regulations and applicable ordinances, federal, county and local laws which are incorporated by reference into each permit.

(5)

Liability of permittee. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury to person or property sustained by anyone to whatever extent by reason of the acts or omissions of the person or persons to whom such permit shall have been issued.

(6)

Revocation. The Village shall have the right and authority to revoke a permit upon finding a violation of any rule, regulation or ordinance; violation of any term or condition of the permit, including failure to produce the permit for inspection upon request of any law enforcement officer or Village employee; providing false or misleading information on the application for the permit; or upon good cause shown as determined within the sole reasonable discretion of the Village.