The Town of Somers recognizes the desirability of certain outdoor/indoor
events, including exhibitions, festivals, music concerts, sporting
events, and fairs, and hereby adopts this chapter to protect the general
welfare and promote public health and safety by addressing issues
arising therefrom, such as traffic congestion, crowd control, health
and sanitation, compliance with alcohol and drug laws and protection
of public and private property.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ASSEMBLY AREA
That portion of the premises at which the mass gathering
is held.
MASS GATHERING
A.
Any temporary gathering, pageant, amusement show, exhibition,
festival, theatrical performance, or other special event held with
the intent to attract at least 1,000 persons during the course of
the event, or at least 500 persons on site at any given time; or
B.
Any event which exceeds the normal rated capacity of the building
or space; or
C.
Any public event that will require a special liquor permit;
or
D.
Any public event that needs to have on-site emergency medical
services; or
E.
Any event which will result in a temporary road closure or lane
restrictions.
OPERATOR
The licensee; the person or entity responsible for the mass
gathering.
PERSON
Any natural person, sole proprietor, partnership, corporation
or other entity.
PUBLIC COSTS
Those costs incurred by the Town in connection with the mass
gathering which would not be incurred by the Town if the mass gathering
were not held.
The Town of Somers Chief of Police or designee will enforce
the provisions of this chapter, as well as any restrictions or conditions
of the actual event permit.
Any person, firm, corporation, property owner or partnership
which violates any portion of this chapter or fails to obtain required
approvals will be subject to a cease-and-desist order and shall be
fined $250 per day, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 7-148.
Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.
Permits issued under this chapter are not transferable or assignable
without prior approval.
Permits issued under this chapter are valid only during the
approved operating hours of the mass gathering or approved rain date.
The permit is void should the event be canceled or postponed.
This chapter shall not repeal, annul, or in any way impair or
remove the necessity of compliance with any other rules, regulations,
bylaws, permits, or provisions of the Town of Somers.