[Adopted 5-15-2018 by Order No. 18-116-01]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CARNIVAL
Any traveling amusement show, excluding circuses, with or without midway, rides, concessions, or other specific attractions. For licensing purposes, the term "carnival" shall also include rodeos, thrill shows, and freak shows.
CIRCUS
Any show in which feats of horsemanship, tumbling, strength, etc., are exhibited, excluding carnivals and harness or running horse races; any show with an enclosed ring for the exhibition of animals.
No person, firm, or corporation may operate a place of assembly for the purpose of amusement or entertainment including concert halls, indoor and outdoor exhibition places, playhouses, movie theaters, concession stand, indoor skating rinks, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, and municipal facilities on a scheduled regular basis until such person, firm, or corporation first obtains a license for such purpose from the City. Licenses under this article shall not be issued unless the City Clerk receives affirmation from the Inspection Team that the applicant's proposed operation meets all applicable requirements. Any person carrying out such activity without a license is in violation of these provisions. Failure to comply with any of these requirements shall be deemed a violation of this article and is adequate grounds for the denial, revocation, or suspension of a license.
No person, firm, or corporation may operate a traveling amusement show or temporary exhibition or event, pageant, theatrical performance, whether indoors or outdoors, including a music festival or exhibition for the purpose of amusement or entertainment, including but not limited to circuses and carnivals until such person, firm, or corporation first obtains a license for such purpose from the municipal officers. Licenses under this article shall not be issued unless the City Clerk receives affirmation from the Inspection Team that the applicant's proposed operation meets all applicable requirements and that any emergency services, including but not limited to ambulance, fire, or police services necessary for the event are arranged and paid for. Any person carrying out such activity without a license is in violation of these provisions. Failure to comply with any of these requirements shall be deemed a violation of this article and is adequate grounds for the denial, revocation, or suspension of a license.
License applications under this article shall be processed according to the procedures established in this article and Chapter 149, Licensing. A license may be issued after the fee required has been paid through the City Clerk's office. The fee for a license shall be established under Chapter 149, Licensing, § 149-1.4, Fees, of this Code for places of assembly and temporary exhibitions except that municipal facilities licensed to a City Department or the farmers' market are exempt from the fee.
Prior to the issuance of a temporary exhibition license, the applicant shall furnish documentation of public liability insurances with the City of Sanford named as additionally insured sufficient in amount of no less than $400,000 per occurrence to insure for damages to public property in the area arising out of or in connection with the event.
The applicant shall file with his application for a temporary exhibition license adequate proof of permission from the landowner to use the property and shall furnish a plan showing the size of the area to be used, with designated locations for drinking, toilet and washing facilities, waste containers and disposal plan, first aid facilities and off-street parking.