[Adopted 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 200713-1[1]]
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Editor's Note: This article derives from § 9.06
of the former Municipal Code, added 7-10-1989 and amended 3-28-2005,
11-28-2005 and 3-27-2006.
It is recognized that special events often bring certain benefits
to the community. At the same time, the Village must have sufficient
notice prior to an event so that Village departments can evaluate
the potential impact such an event might have on resources of Village
departments, Village-owned properties and facilities, and ultimately
on the public safety. Each event has unique characteristics and will
have a different impact on the services. Therefore, events should
be considered on a case-by-case basis with the ultimate goal being
the preservation of the public's health, safety, welfare, and to promote
the responsible use of facilities and property.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of this code or a duly authorized representative
as defined in the Wisconsin Enrolled Building Code.
The Fire Chief or his/her designee as defined in the Village
of Fox Crossing Fire Prevention Code.
Any machine which upon insertion of a coin or slug operates
a game, contest or amusement such as video games, dartboards, jukeboxes
and karaoke. A billiard table or pool table is a mechanical device
when operated commercially, whether it is coin-operated or not.
An event conducted outside in a space commonly used for alternate
use, such as a street or parking lot. These events may or may not
include erection of a tent, fence, or boundaries to delineate the
area of the event.
The Police Chief or his/her designee as defined in the Village
of Fox Crossing Municipal Code.
Any planned occurrence which changes the approved use of
any facility; or any event on the public right-of-way or premises,
including, but not limited to, parades, gatherings, festivals and
athletic events, which is not within the normal and ordinary use of
that premises or place or which, by nature of the event, may have
a greater impact on Village services or resources or public safety
than would have occurred had the event not taken place. Whether the
event is considered within the normal, ordinary, or intended use of
the facilities or property shall be determined by the Village's Fire
and/or Building Officials.
A.
A special event license shall be required by the establishment owner/facility
manager for an intended event which by description exceeds the normal
and ordinary use of such property. It shall be the responsibility
of the Fire and Building Officials to determine whether the event
falls outside the facility's use classification as identified in the
Building Code. The Wisconsin Building Code will be the prevailing
document to make this determination. Example: A banquet hall shall
be required to obtain a special event license to hold a trade show
or exhibition.
B.
A special event license shall be required for outside events that
intend to use outside space for other than its intended use. It shall
be the responsibility of the Building, Fire and Police Officials to
determine whether the event requires additional parking, security
or control. The Village of Fox Crossing Municipal Code shall be the
prevailing document relative to outside uses. Example: a business
anniversary celebration that will require the erection of a tent in
the business parking lot.
A.
A completed application for a special event license shall be filed
with the Village Clerk at least 30 days prior to the first day of
the event, including a proposed layout of the space. The applicant
shall pay an event fee set forth in the Village Fee Schedule, reference
this Code section. An escrow fee set forth in the Village Fee Schedule,
reference this Code section, shall be required and, if unused, may
be returned after 30 days following the date of the event. Any reinspections
shall be charged a fee set forth in the Village Fee Schedule. Fees
are nonrefundable, excepting the escrow fee.
(1)
Site plan. In addition to the application for the outside event,
a site plan indicating the location and any ancillary structures (i.e.,
tent, canopy, etc.) must be provided so as to determine emergency
access to the site.
B.
Exceptions. Village of Fox Crossing municipal functions. An application
shall be filed in the Village Clerk's office at least 30 days prior
to the event and for informational purposes shall be placed on the
next regular Village Board meeting agenda under reports.
An inspection by the Fire and/or Building Official(s) shall
be conducted with the establishment owner/facility manager before
the event, at a time determined by the Code Official(s) so that event
setup may be determined safe for the public. Compliance with all fire
prevention and building codes, as well as any other department/agency
(i.e., County Department of Health) inspections is required before
a special event license will be issued. Written documentation of supporting
agency inspections must be provided to the Village Clerk's office.
Upon approval, the license shall be given to the event coordinator
by the Fire Official, to be properly posted at the building's entrance.
If eligible for a temporary Class "B" retailer's beer and/or
wine license (see §§ 125.26 and 125.51, Wis. Stats.),
and proposing to set up a bar, it shall be the responsibility of the
event coordinator holding the event to make application for a beer/wine
license and arrange for a designated area along with some manner of
monitoring such as bracelets or hand stamps. All temporary operators
serving at the event shall also be licensed.
Policy: A mechanical amusement device license is required for
any coin-operated entertainment to operate any mechanical amusement
device.
A.
Application and annual fee. Commencement shall be on July 1 and shall
expire June 30. The annual license fee shall be an amount set forth
in the Village Fee Schedule, reference this Code section, or a six-month
license may be obtained. Fees are nonrefundable.
B.
Inspection, approval and issuance. Upon receipt of each application
and after prior approval by the Building, Fire and Police Officials,
the Village Board shall, at the next regularly scheduled Village Board
meeting, approve or deny the license, and the Village Clerk shall
notify the applicant of its decision.
All license fees shall be paid in full to the Village Treasurer
by the applicant prior to the issuance of any license.
