Special events are community events such as fairs, festivals,
sports events, races, runs/walks, markets, outdoor merchandise sales,
parades, parade of homes, exhibitions, auctions, dances, motion-picture
filming, block parties, rummage sales and other events that meet the
definition in this chapter. Such events are allowed subject to the
reasonable requirements of this chapter, City ordinances and of the
policies and procedures of the Public Works and Development Department.
The City Council finds such requirements necessary to promote the
equitable and efficient use and continued protection of limited public
park and other land, to allow for the efficient use of limited City
staff resources through proper planning for such events, and to protect
the public's health, safety, and welfare.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
NEIGHBORHOOD OR SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
A scheduled public gathering of persons, to which the public
is invited, that has fewer than 100 participants expected and does
not otherwise qualify as a special event.
SPECIAL EVENT
A scheduled public gathering of persons to which the public
is invited and one or more of the following apply:
A.
One hundred or more persons are expected to attend in a single
day.
B.
The event uses public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, or
parks.
C.
Alcohol is sold or served.
D.
Outdoor entertainment/amplified music is involved.
E.
The event lasts more than one day.
F.
The event will reasonably require, based on the existing City
policies and procedures, the provision of City support services to
accommodate the event on public property.
This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
A. Any march, public assembly, or activity protected by the First Amendment
to the United States Constitution.
D. Events exempted by contract with the City of Muskego.
The City reserves the right to shut down a special event or
neighborhood or small group activity if it is deemed to be a public
safety hazard by police services or the Fire Department or there is
a violation of City or county ordinances, state statutes or term of
the applicant's permit. The Mayor or designee may revoke an approved
special event permit if the applicant fails to comply with the provisions
of the permit prior to the event date.
Reasons for denial of a special event or neighborhood or small
group activity permit include, but are not limited to:
A. The event will disrupt traffic within the City beyond practical solution.
B. The event will create a likelihood of endangering the public.
C. The event will interfere with access to emergency services.
D. The location or time of the special event will cause undue hardship
or excessive noise levels to adjacent businesses or residents.
E. The event will require the diversion of City resources that would
affect the maintenance of regular City service levels.
F. The application contains incomplete or false information.
G. The applicant fails to provide proof of insurance along with all
required endorsements to the insurance policies.
H. Inadequate provision for garbage or debris removal.
I. Inadequate provision of temporary rest room facilities.
J. Inadequate provisions for parking.
K. Applicant fails to submit the required fees and/or deposits.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or who
violates any condition upon which a special event permit is granted
shall be subject to forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than
$1,000. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.
In addition, the City may enforce this chapter by way of injunctive
relief and all other remedies available at law and in equity.