[HISTORY: As indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Derived from Ch. 12, Art. II, of the 1971 Code]
Application for a license under this article shall be made at least 10 days prior to the event sought to be licensed and shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee which may be found in Chapter 156 of this Code and which fee shall be used to defray the administrative cost to the Township of processing and investigating applications for licenses.
Applications for licenses shall set forth, in part, the name and address of the applicant, those persons who will be actively in charge and responsible for compliance with this article and the maintenance of good order; and in the case of corporations, the names and addresses of the officers and directors thereof and the statutory agent for service of process in this state. In the case of clubs and unincorporated associations, the names and addresses of such officers or additional committee members shall be required as are reasonably believed necessary by the Township Clerk and Chief of Police.
No license fee shall be required under this article for any event, otherwise required to comply with the requirements thereof, which is conducted, sponsored or operated by and on the premises of any school, church, Volunteer Fire Company, First Aid Squad or veterans' organization within the Township, for the benefit of any such organization.
The issuance of any license under this article may be conditioned upon:
A. 
The furnishing, at the expense of licensee, of such reasonable number of special officers as may be deemed necessary by the Chief of Police for all such events or gatherings.
B. 
Satisfactory proof of compliance with the laws of the state and the regulations of the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding the use, sale, serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
C. 
Such other conditions as may be reasonably believed necessary by the Chief of Police for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare including approval by the Health Officer if deemed necessary.
Licenses issued under this article may be refused, suspended or revoked by the Chief of Police for violation of law, of this Code or any other ordinance of the Township, or for other good cause reasonably believed to be necessary by the Chief of Police for the protection of the public health, safety or welfare, but any such refusal, suspension, or revocation may be appealed to the Township Council for hearing at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
The Township Clerk shall furnish to the Township Council a monthly written report of all licenses issued, refused, suspended or revoked pursuant to this article.
[Adopted by Ord. No. 1576-99]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
TOURNAMENT EVENT
A golf tournament to be held over a period of two or more days, and including events associated with the tournament, if it is projected that the tournament attendance will exceed 5,000 people per day.
A. 
Not later than 120 days prior to the tournament, an application for a permit to conduct a tournament event shall be made in writing to the Township Council of the Township of Lawrence (hereinafter referred to as "Township") and the Township Committee of the Township of Princeton (hereinafter referred to as "Princeton") (by the person or entity) or (the sponsor) responsible for staging the event. The fees for this permit and the escrow deposit are contained in Chapter 156, Fees.
B. 
Princeton will provide the applicant with a final accounting within 30 days after the Tournament, and within 15 days thereafter the applicant will make any remaining payment or Princeton shall return to the applicant any excess escrow funds. These funds shall be jointly utilized by the Township and Princeton for the review of the event application by the professional committee established in § 144-10 herein below.
The application shall include:
A. 
The tournament event plan, including:
(1) 
Dates:
(a) 
When pre-tournament construction will start;
(b) 
When pre-tournament events start;
(c) 
Of tournament play with rain dates, if any;
(d) 
When post-tournament removal of temporary facilities will end.
(2) 
Description of and schedule of golf events during tournament week.
(3) 
Projection of number of people attending golf event on a day by day basis during tournament week, including:
(a) 
Spectators;
(b) 
Volunteers;
(c) 
Golfers and their staff;
(d) 
Tournament staff;
(e) 
Sponsors and hosts and their staff;
(f) 
Others.
(4) 
Information about applicant to demonstrate professional experience and financial responsibility.
(5) 
Contact person(s) to be contacted by municipal staff in the event of problems. If there is more than one contact person, the area of responsibility of each contact person shall be specified.
(6) 
A description of location of each entrance and exit to the golf course, including:
(a) 
What people or vehicles are allowed to enter and leave;
(b) 
If both vehicles and pedestrians, how separated;
(c) 
Permitted hours of entrance and exit;
(d) 
Plan for staffing, regulating, and controlling entrances and exits;
(e) 
Where ticket booths are located;
(f) 
What entrance trucks will use for pre- and post-tournament construction and removal activities;
(g) 
What entrances will be used for service traffic during the tournament event.
(7) 
The plan for off-site event directional signage and the plan for its removal after the event.
(8) 
The plan for dealing with inclement weather as it relates to cancellation of days of the event and public notification process.
B. 
A transportation plan, including the following elements:
(1) 
An off-site parking plan designating:
(a) 
The location of off-site parking areas;
(b) 
The number of cars which can be accommodated at each location;
(c) 
The contractual arrangements which are in effect for each location;
(d) 
A schedule showing when during the tournament each of the locations will be in use;
(e) 
A capacity analysis report which relates the number of parking spaces to the expected crowd size during the tournament with particular reference to peak periods;
(f) 
The plan, if any, for VIP and handicapped parking;
(g) 
A plan showing any limitations on the off-site parking areas in the event of inclement weather.
(2) 
A routing and parking allocation plan showing:
(a) 
The expected geographical areas from which those driving to the event will be coming and the methodology for determining this;
(b) 
The plan for directing drivers to parking areas, including VIP and handicapped parking, if any;
(c) 
The driving directions which will be sent to advance purchasers of tickets;
(d) 
The parking information and directions which will be included with the tournament promotional materials for those not purchasing tickets in advance.
(3) 
A busing plan showing:
(a) 
The main and any secondary tournament dropoff and pickup areas;
(b) 
The routes from the off-site parking areas to the dropoff areas;
(c) 
The routes from the dropoff areas to the off-site parking areas;
(d) 
The schedule of bus departures from the off-site parking areas during the course of the tournament and the expected bus travel times;
(e) 
The capacity of the dropoff and pickup areas to handle the proposed schedules, particularly at peak times;
(f) 
The plan for linking buses to other public transportation (e.g., train station and bus stops) and from in-town locations for use by local residents;
(g) 
The contractual arrangement for having buses available;
(h) 
The plans for general and any special arrangements for intersection and other roadway control devices or persons;
(i) 
The staging areas for buses not in use;
(j) 
The plan for avoiding conflicts between buses and pedestrians and other traffic near the tournament entrance and exit areas.
(4) 
The course-area parking and traffic regulations plan showing:
(a) 
Any special parking regulations which are proposed for public roads which are proximate to the course;
(b) 
The plan for legally adopting any special regulations;
(c) 
The plan for posting and enforcing the regulations and for coordinating with the needs of local residents;
(d) 
Whether it is contemplated that there will be restriction on private landowners in the vicinity of the course from setting up parking lots on their property;
(e) 
Whether it is contemplated that private cars or taxicabs or van services will be allowed to drop off people at the entrance areas.
(5) 
A pedestrian safety plan, including:
(a) 
Specially designated areas for pedestrians using the public street, including any special plans needed for pedestrians walking along or crossing Route 206;
(b) 
The plan for directing pedestrians to the entrances areas;
(c) 
The plan for the safety of passengers embarking and disembarking from the bus dropoff and on-line at the pickup areas.
(6) 
A bicycle plan, including:
(a) 
Whether it is contemplated there will be restrictions on bicyclists using public roads in the course area;
(b) 
Where bicycle racks will be provided at the course.
(7) 
A background traffic plan, including:
(a) 
Estimates of non-tournament traffic on area roadways during the tournament period and identifying times and places of potential conflicts with tournament traffic;
(b) 
Other unusual traffic-generating activities taking place within a five mile radius of the course and of each off-site parking area during the tournament event.
(8) 
A summary and analysis plan prepared by a professional traffic engineer and based on the facts in the other elements of the plan demonstrating:
(a) 
That the off-site parking areas are adequate to accommodate the expected parking demand during the tournament event;
(b) 
That the routing and parking allocation plan is designed to effectively disperse the arriving automobiles and to direct them to parking areas with the least disruption on local area streets;
(c) 
That the busing plan is adequate to safely transport people from the off-site parking areas to the tournament dropoff areas and from the tournament pickup areas to the off-site parking areas without undue travel times, without undue wait times, and without causing undue traffic congestion;
(d) 
That the parking and other traffic movements on the area roadways are adequately regulated so as to minimize the problem for area residents and will not unduly interfere with buses and other transportation objectives;
(e) 
That the proposed plans do not pose a safety problem for pedestrians and bicyclists and will not interfere with buses and other transportation objectives, and that adequate arrangements have been made to accommodate the needs of handicapped persons; and
(f) 
That the bus dropoff and pickup areas are designed to efficiently and safely board and unload passengers and to avoid conflicting bus movements and with sufficient capacity to handle pickup demands.
C. 
Emergency and other services plan.
(1) 
Police services plan describing:
(a) 
The Police services that will be required during the tournament;
(b) 
Special security arrangements which might be necessary;
(c) 
Any private security companies and personnel which will be present during the tournament.
(2) 
Fire services plan describing:
(a) 
The location and volume of water availability from fire hydrants within or adjacent to the tournament site, or from other sources;
(b) 
The duration of flows or storage capacity as measured in hours of deliverable flows and water pressure available for fire protection purposes within the site of the tournament;
(c) 
How the on site temporary structures to be located during the tournament, such as tents, food preparation areas, as defined under § 144-9D(3) satisfy the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standards 1231 as adopted by the Township.
(3) 
Ambulance and emergency services plan describing:
(a) 
The proposed location for the stationing of ambulance and first aid station on the site of the tournament;
(b) 
The medical personnel that the applicant proposes having available on site during the tournament;
(c) 
The location of an emergency helevac landing area for the removal of those who may become ill or injured on site during the tournament.
(4) 
Trash removal plan describing:
(a) 
The size and location of all trash receptacles and holding areas on site;
(b) 
The method to be utilized for the removal of the trash from the tournament site;
(c) 
The number of trips that will be made to and from the site during the tournament for trash removal purposes and the proposed routing of the trash removal vehicles;
(d) 
A certification that the trash storage and removal will be done in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Princeton Board of Health.
(5) 
Disaster Control Plan describing the plans and contingencies should there be a natural disaster occurring during the tournament.
D. 
Temporary tournament facilities plan, including a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the following structures, facilities or areas together with a narrative describing the use of temporary structures and facilities.
(1) 
Press and media coverage.
(a) 
Location and size of staging area(s), including setback from property lines;
(b) 
Location of press and media area(s), including setback from property lines;
(c) 
Location and height of elevated camera area(s) and antennas, including height and setback from property lines;
(d) 
Power supply and needs (if new service is to be brought in).
(2) 
Concession area.
(a) 
Location and size of area(s);
(b) 
Location, size, height, and setback from property lines of structure(s);
(c) 
Power supply and needs (if new service is to be brought in).
(3) 
Temporary structures such as grandstands, skyboxes, hospitality tents, leader boards, trailers (media, press, tournament officials, etc.), portable restrooms, and water fountains.
(a) 
Location, size, height and setback from property lines of structures;
(b) 
Description of special maintenance requirements;
(c) 
Power supply and needs (if new service is to be brought in).
(4) 
Trash storage area.
(a) 
Location, size, height, and setback from property lines of area(s) for refuse and recyclables;
(b) 
Tonnage estimate for solid waste and schedule for pickup;
(c) 
Plan for controlling windblown debris.
(5) 
Emergency services.
(a) 
Location of emergency service area;
(b) 
Emergency service access points.
(6) 
Utility connections.
(a) 
Location and size of existing and proposed utility connection;
(b) 
Location and size of any proposed generators(s).
(7) 
On-site advertising.
(a) 
Sign location, size, height and setback from property lines;
(b) 
Whether it is contemplated that there will be cigarette or liquor advertising.
(8) 
Noise, light and odors.
(a) 
Identify source and location;
(b) 
Identify control measures;
(c) 
Measurement estimates showing compliance with Township noise ordinance;
(d) 
Plans to ensure compliance with other municipal standards.
E. 
Risk management plan, including:
(1) 
Insurance. The applicant shall present to the Township Manager and the Princeton Administrator all necessary insurance information. All insurance policies shall be provided by companies licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey. The applicant shall purchase and maintain insurance with companies satisfactory to the Township Manager and Princeton Administrator as follows:
(a) 
Public liability policies, including comprehensive general liability insurance, for the satisfaction of all claims for damages by reason of bodily injury to or the death of any one person and of all claims for damages by reason of bodily injury to or the death of all persons resulting from an accident. Such liability policies shall be in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 for each person and $5,000,000 for each accident. If the Township Manager or the Princeton Administrator deems this insurance to be inadequate to fully protect the Township or Princeton, either community, with the consent of the professional review committee, may require increased insurance to provide both the Township and Princeton with adequate protection. The named insurer shall be the applicant, and the Township and Princeton shall be named as additional insureds;
(b) 
Contractual liability insurance must be included in the comprehensive general liability insurance specifically insuring the indemnification clause specified below in Subsection E(2) of this subsection;
(c) 
Policies shall remain in force until the tournament event has concluded and until all retained deposits and performance bonds have been released;
(d) 
Certificates of insurance required must be filed with the Township and Princeton Administrator. The comprehensive general liability certificate must specifically state that standard contractual liability insurance is in force insuring the indemnification clause, and the indemnification clause must be typed on the certificate or specifically incorporated therein by reference. All certificates must provide for 30 days' prior written notice to the Township Manager and Princeton Administrator of policy cancellation or material change;
(e) 
Copies of the insurance policies must be filed with the Township and Princeton at least 14 days before the beginning of the tournament event.
(2) 
Indemnification. The applicant shall agree in writing to assume the defense of and indemnify and save harmless the Township and Princeton, their servants, agents, employees and officers for all suits, actions, damages or claims to which the Township or Princeton may be subjected of any kind or nature whatsoever resulting from, caused by, arising out of or as a consequence of such tournament event, excluding negligence and intentional acts or failure to act by the Township or Princeton, its servants, agents, employees and officers.
(3) 
Performance bonds/letters of credit. The applicant, within 10 days after issuance of a permit, shall supply the Township Manager and Princeton Administrator with a performance bond or letter of credit in an amount equal to 100% of the costs associated with the tournament event as specified in the tournament agreement and guaranteed by a qualified surety on a performance bond. In the event of the insolvency of the surety, the applicant shall forthwith furnish and maintain another performance bond. In lieu of posting the aforementioned performance bonds/letters of credit, the sponsor may make a cash deposit to cover said cost with the Township. The costs associated with the tournament event or which the aforementioned performance bond/letters of credit must be posted shall cover the following: contractual arrangements under Subsection B(1)(c), Subsection B(3)(g) and Subsection C(4). If these contractual arrangements are submitted to and approved by the Township Attorney and Princeton Attorney prior to the issuance of the permit, the Township Manager and the Princeton Administrator may relieve the applicant from the requirements of posting security for them.
(4) 
Deposits. An amount equal to at least 10% of the performance bond or letter of credit must be provided to the Princeton Administrator in cash or its equivalent at the time the performance bond or letter of credit is required to be supplied to be held by Princeton for the joint benefit of said Township and Princeton. This amount shall be held until the applicant has fully performed its obligations to Princeton and may also be used as security to assure the repairs of damage to public property and for the removal of off-site signs. Said deposit shall secure performance of the cost associated with the tournament event as referenced in Subsection E(3) hereinabove.
F. 
The staffing plan, including:
(1) 
A description of the paid staff (other than Police and other emergency services personnel described in Subsection C.), including numbers, their schedule, their on-site activities and responsibilities, and any special parking arrangements;
(2) 
A description of the volunteer staff including:
(a) 
Day-by-day schedule showing how many and when needed;
(b) 
A description of the activities to be performed;
(c) 
A description of any special parking arrangements.
(3) 
A recruitment plan, showing:
(a) 
How recruited;
(b) 
How trained;
(c) 
Who is responsible for recruiting volunteers;
(d) 
What payments or other items are required from volunteers.
G. 
Local charitable purpose fund plan. The applicant shall cause an amount equal to 10% of the total charitable funds generated by the tournament to be paid into the Local Charitable Purpose Fund. The Fund shall be either a new IRS § 501(c)(3) entity or part of an existing IRS § 501(c)(3) entity as mutually determined by the Township Council and the Princeton Committee. The Local Charitable Purpose Fund will allocate funds to local charitable purposes, as determined by its Board of Trustees.
A. 
The applicant's submission shall be reviewed by a joint committee of Township officials and Princeton officials. This Committee shall consist of 11 members to be constituted as follows: five members from the Township, including the Township Manager and two staff members appointed by the Township Manager, plus two members appointed by the Mayor: five members from Princeton as determined by the Princeton Township Ordinance and the Princeton Borough Chief of Police or his or her designee.
B. 
The Committee after reviewing the applicant's submissions may request such additional information as may be necessary to fully evaluate the applicant's permit request. The Committee may also designate professional consultants to review and evaluate submission items which are beyond the expertise of the Committee members. The Committee shall make a final determination as to whether the permit should be issued, including any conditions to be attached to the permit.
A. 
Police.
(1) 
At least 60 days prior to the proposed tournament, the applicant shall meet with the Township Chief of Police or his or her designee and the Princeton Chief of Police or his or her designee to review the Police services that will be required during the tournament. At that time, the applicant shall review in detail the final transportation plan.
(2) 
After discussing with the applicant the requirement for Police services, the Township Police Department and Princeton Police Department shall determine the cost of providing Police personnel for the tournament, including, but not limited to, the expense associated with regular duty officers assigned to the tournament and the need for special officers assigned to the tournament. The applicant shall be required to post an escrow deposit or payment bond with the Township and Princeton in the amount determined by the respective Chiefs of Police or his or her designee to cover these anticipated costs. All costs associated with providing these services to the tournament shall be paid by the applicant through said deposit.
(3) 
Within 30 days following the tournament, the Township and Princeton shall provide a full and final accounting to the applicant as to the costs charged to this escrow deposit. All funds unexpended shall be returned to the applicant. If the escrow deposit is insufficient, the applicant shall be required to pay to the Township or Princeton any additional costs within 15 days of receiving the final accounting.
B. 
Fire.
(1) 
At least 60 days prior to the tournament, the applicant shall meet with the Township Fire Official and Princeton Fire Official to ensure that the fire protection plan is adequate. The applicant shall also review with the Fire Officials the establishment of an instant command system to provide adequate fire protection during the tournament.
(2) 
All costs associated with the time spent by the Township Fire Official and Princeton Fire Official in conferring with the applicant and reviewing the fire protection plan shall be paid for through an escrow deposit by the applicant.
C. 
Ambulance and emergency services.
(1) 
At least 60 days prior to the tournament, the applicant shall meet with representatives of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and Lawrence First Aid and Rescue Squad to ensure that there will be adequate ambulance and emergency services available on the site at the tournament.
(2) 
The applicant shall also arrange to make a reasonable donation to both squads providing ambulance and emergency services to the tournament.
D. 
Disaster control. At least 60 days prior to the tournament, the applicant shall meet with the Princeton Township Emergency Management Council and Lawrence Township Public Safety Coordinating Committee to discuss plans and contingencies should there be a natural disaster occurring during the tournament.
As provided for in § 144-10 hereinabove, the Professional Review Committee shall approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions the issuance of a tournament permit. Any permit granted under this chapter may contain conditions reasonably calculated to reduce or minimize the dangers and hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic and the public health, safety, or welfare; to reduce or minimize the possibility of damage to public and private property and the liability of the Township therefor; and to reduce or minimize the nuisance effects arising out of the tournament event activity.
This chapter shall take effect 20 days after adoption thereof, in accordance with law.