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(a) As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CLASS I
A special event in which more than 150 people attend and
any of the following occurs: alcohol is sold or served; outdoor entertainment/amplified
music is involved; tent(s) larger than 400 square feet are utilized;
or the event lasts more than one day.
CLASS II
A special event with more than 150 people and no alcohol
is sold or served or no outdoor entertainment/amplified music is provided.
EVENT COORDINATOR
The individual identified by the special event sponsor that
will be on-site at all times during the special event to address problems
as well as implement directions from Village officials during the
special event.
SPECIAL EVENT
Any activity that uses public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks,
or private property or may require increased levels of Village services.
This includes, but is not limited to, fairs, festivals, sporting events,
foot runs, walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, bike races, markets, outdoor
merchandise sale, parades, parade of homes, exhibitions, auctions,
dances, motion picture filming, and other similar events.
(1)
Exceptions:
a.
Funerals and funeral processions.
b.
Students going to and from school or participating in educational
activities or school sporting events, provided such activity is under
immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authority.
c.
Events sponsored by the Village or a Village agency.
d.
Event in a Village park with under 150 people attending. Note:
A park rental permit is required. Contact the Village Clerk's
office.
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(a) No person or organization shall conduct a special event as defined
herein within the Village of Mukwonago without first having obtained
a special event permit. Permits are valid only for the dates, time
and location specified in the permit. This provision shall apply to
all events proposed after the date of the adoption whether or not
the event in question has been a reoccurring event within the Village.
(b) A park rental permit may be required depending on the location of
the special event and is not provided for in this permit process.
(c) Other permits required. All vendors operating as part of a special
event permit obtained under this code section shall obtain and display
any and all required Village, county, or state permits for the duration
of the event (i.e. food, vendor, temporary beer, etc.). If serving
beer and/or alcohol there must be either a licensee or a person holding
an operator's license on site in accordance with W.S.A., §§ 125.17(1),
125.32(2), and 125.68(2).
(d) Special events with more than 50 people but less than 150 people,
are not required to obtain a permit, but are encouraged to contact
police services in advance of the event.
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(a) Application requirements.
(1)
Application for a special event permit shall be filed with the
Village Clerk at least 90 days prior to the proposed event.
(2)
Permit fees are required with submission of application. Permit
fees shall be set from time to time by resolution of the Village Board.
(3)
The application shall include the following:
a.
The name, address and phone number of the special event sponsor(s).
If more than one person, entity or organization is the sponsor, all
must be listed. In the case of a corporation, limited liability corporation,
limited liability partnership, or partnership, the name and mailing
address of each person holding 10% or more of the ownership.
b.
The name, address and phone number for the special event sponsor's
contact or agent.
c.
The name, address and phone number of the event coordinator
and the method by which the Village can contact the event coordinator
during the special event.
d.
Special event on private property.
1.
The address of all private property upon which the special event
is to be held, together with the name, and mailing address of the
owners of record.
2.
Notarized authorization from the property owner(s) that the
applicant has permission to use property for a special event.
e.
The nature of the assembly.
f.
The dates and hours during the special event. Applicant should
include dates and hours for set up and clean up in the information
provided.
g.
The maximum number of persons allowed at any given point at
any time.
h.
Plans and description for the following, as necessary for the
event:
1.
Fencing and gates as necessary to control access to or within
the special event;
3.
Toilet and lavatory facility locations and number;
4.
Solid waste collection locations and disposal;
5.
First aid station, or additional medical care facilities as
required upon Village review;
6.
Lighting plan, including location, hours of use and power source;
7.
Parking size and location;
8.
Access to event and to parking, if located separately;
10.
Crowd control/security personnel including number and responsibilities (Note: The Village reserves the right to limit the size of the event pursuant to §
58-55);
11.
Sound control and amplification, location, size and number of
speakers and amplifiers;
12.
Access for emergency vehicles and personnel.
i.
Certification that by signing the application, the applicant
is authorized to act on behalf of the event sponsor(s).
j.
Applicant's acknowledgement that by signing and submitting the application they accept and comply with the provisions of §
58-54(a) and
(b).
k.
Proof of insurance as described in §
58-54(a) below.
l.
Park rental approval, if applicable.
(b) Application process.
(1)
Upon receipt of an application for a permit, the Village Clerk
shall immediately distribute the complete application to police services,
fire department, Administrator, public works department, inspection
services, and park and recreation department for review and comment.
Department review and comments shall be returned to the Clerk within
30 days of distribution of the application.
The Village, in reviewing the application, shall consult any
other state, county or local body as necessary for assistance in evaluating
the application in order to promote the safety, health, welfare and
security of the residents of the Village of Mukwonago and the persons
attending the special event.
(2)
Permit review.
a.
The Clerk shall review class II applications for conformity
with the provisions of this section and the comments from the departments
and if the applicable requirements are met, shall issue a permit.
b.
The Village Board shall review all class I permit applications
and department recommendations and either deny the permit, approve
the permit or approve the permit with conditions. The permit shall
be issued by the Clerk.
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(a) Liability insurance. The special event sponsor is required to obtain
insurance for special events that include alcohol, have more than
150 people per day or involve a road closure. Proof of comprehensive
general liability insurance with coverage of not less than $1,000,000
which names and endorses the Village, its officers, agents, employees,
and contractors as an additional insured party shall be submitted
to the Village no later than 20 days before the event. The applicant
shall notify the Village in the event there is a modification of any
of the terms of the insurance coverage. Such notification shall be
provided not less than two weeks prior to the effective date of that
change. Any change to coverage requires Village approval.
(b) Indemnification. The applicant and event sponsor(s) shall agree to
hold the Village, its officers, employees, agents, and contractors,
harmless against all claims, liability, loss, damage or expense (including
but not limited to actual attorney's fees) incurred by the Village
for any damage or injury to person or property caused by or resulting
directly or indirectly from the activities for which the permit is
granted.
(c) Village services. All requests by applicants for Village services
must be made at time of application. The applicant shall be responsible
for reimbursement to the Village for any Village personnel, services,
equipment, and facilities provided for the special event. Reimbursable
costs shall be calculated to include wages, overtime, and fringe benefits.
An invoice shall be sent to the applicant, within 15 days following
the event. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice. The Village reserves
the right to require full or partial payment of estimated costs in
advance. Requests for use of a hydrant meter shall be processed separately
through the Mukwonago Water Utility.
(d) Cleaning/damage deposit. The applicant may be required to submit
to the Village a cleaning/damage deposit of $200 per day for each
scheduled day of the event (or a portion thereof), two weeks prior
to the starting date of the event. The deposit shall be refunded to
applicant, if, upon inspection, all is in order, or a prorated portion
thereof as may be necessary to reimburse the Village for loss or cleaning
costs. The Village reserves the right to retain the entire deposit
if cleanup is not completed satisfactorily in the time frame as specified
in the permit. Unless otherwise stated in the permit, the applicant
shall be fully responsible for all necessary cleanup associated with
the permitted event to be completed within 12 hours after the conclusion
of the event.
(e) Noise. Amplified music, public address systems, loudspeakers, or other amplification devices must end by 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and by 10:00 p.m. all other nights. (Note: The Village reserves the right to shut down or limit the amplified music pursuant to §
58-55.)
(f) Sufficient staffing and security. The special event sponsor shall
provide sufficient staffing to provide assistance with crowd control,
parking, sanitation, and medical services. A determination as to these
needs will be made by the departments as part of the review process.
All special events that are determined to require added police presence
will agree to terms of payment to the Village prior to the event being
held. The Village will bill the individual, group or organization
for the actual cost of staff incurred by the Village. If alcohol is
served, one police reserve officer will be required for every 300
people anticipated. If no alcohol is served, one police reserve officer
will be required for every 600 people anticipated.
(g) Event coordinator. The special event sponsor shall have at least
one representative on site during the event at all times, as identified
on the permit application. Depending on the size and activities of
the event, the Village may require a meeting with Village staff prior
to the event occurring.
(h) Site requirements.
(1)
All tents must be installed under the International Fire Code Chapter 24 or the National Fire Protection Association 1, Chapter
34.
(2)
Wiring shall be installed by a licensed electrician. All persons
requiring electricity at a special event shall follow NEC and SPS
Ch. 316, Wis. Administrative Code.
(3)
Attendees and staffing shall not exceed the maximum number which
can reasonably attend at the location of the special event, in consideration
of the nature of the special event.
(4)
Responsibility for arranging any inspections required to meet
these standards or any other requirements prior to the special event
is the sponsor's. Any fees for such inspections shall be paid
by the special event sponsor.
(i) Notification. The Village may require that the permit holder give
written notice 15 days in advance of the Village Board meeting where
action is scheduled to be taken regarding the proposed event to any
property owners or tenants as determined during the Village departments'
review. Notice shall, at a minimum, include the type of event, name
of the special event sponsor(s), date, time and location, event coordinator's
name and contact information during the event.
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(a) The Village may limit the size of or shut down a special event if
it is deemed to be a public safety hazard or public nuisance by police
services or the fire department, or there is a violation of Village
or county ordinances, state statutes or the terms of the applicant's
permit. The Village may limit or shut down any amplified music at
an event if complaints are received by the police department from
neighboring citizens. The Village Administrator 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.
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(a) Reasons for denial of a special event permit include, but are not
limited to:
(1)
The event will disrupt traffic within the Village beyond practical
solution.
(2)
The event will create a likelihood of endangering the public.
(3)
The event will interfere with access to emergency services.
(4)
The location or time of the special event will cause undue hardship
or excessive noise levels to adjacent businesses or residents.
(5)
The event will require the diversion of Village resources(s)
that would unreasonably affect the maintenance of regular Village
service levels.
(6)
The application contains incomplete or false information.
(7)
The applicant fails to provide proof of insurance.
(8)
Inadequate provision for garbage or debris removal.
(9)
Inadequate provision of temporary restroom facilities.
(10)
Inadequate provisions for parking.
(11)
Denial of a permit by the joint park and recreation department.
(12)
Applicant fails to submit the required fees and/or deposits.