This chapter shall be known as the "Event Permit Ordinance."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EVENT SITE
The geographic limits of all activities conducted as a part
of the event.
EVENT SITE PLAN
A diagram approximately to scale depicting all public rights-of-way
sought to be closed and utilized for the conduct of the event and
the location of any structure, stand, tent, vehicle, sign, restroom
facilities, trash receptacles and/or displays to be used while conducting
the event.
MAJOR EVENT
An event which can require the closing of less than two consecutive
City blocks and should have a duration of less than 12 hours, including
setup and teardown time. A major event has minimal impact to City
services and City ROW and typically involves 300 or fewer participants
at a time during the event (including vendors/guests/entertainment).
This type of event requires administrative approval.
MINOR EVENT
An event conducted on private property, not open to the public,
and not requiring the use of public right-of-way with 100 or fewer
participants at a time during the event. This type of event does not
require a permit.
NOISE PERMIT
An addendum to any permit application for the use of live
band or DJ entertainment. This permit is required when the event organizer
anticipates having continuous noise exceeding 75 decibels extending
beyond the property line measured 25 feet on the adjacent adjoining
property between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. in a residential
zoning district or 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight in a nonresidential
zoning district.
PARADE
Any parade, march or procession of any kind in or upon any
street right-of-way. Any demonstration of any public meeting, gathering,
ceremony, show, exhibition, picketing, rally, pageant, group or crowd
assembled or organized to draw public attention for the purpose of
conveying a message in or upon any street right-of-way or other public
place (exceptions: funerals, military escorts, and oversized equipment
escorts).
SPECIAL EVENT
An event which can require the closing of more than two consecutive
City blocks and may have a duration of or greater than 24 hours, including
setup and teardown time. Special events typically involve more than
300 participants at a time during the event (including vendors/guests/entertainment),
with impact on City service to include City manpower, barricades and
fire/police services. This type of event requires City Council approval.
VENDOR
Any person or entity engaged in the provision of merchandise,
services or food and beverages for a fee at any event or tickets therefor.
A noise permit may be granted for the public or private use
of live/DJ entertainment. A permit may be renewed if an urgent necessity
exists. No permit shall be granted beyond the hours of 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. in a residential zoning district or 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
midnight in a nonresidential zoning district.
A. The noise permit shall identify the specific location or boundaries
where the permit shall apply, the type of noise (live music band/DJ)
and the location and source of the noise permitted, the individual
or individuals responsible for ensuring compliance with the permit,
any organization involved in the generation of the noise to be permitted,
dates and times for which the permit is valid, and any other restriction
that is pertinent to restrict the noise so as not to be a detriment
to the health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity
of City residents. A noise permit shall expressly designate a distance,
not to exceed 2,500 feet, beyond which the permittee shall not be
permitted to create a noise disturbance or excessive noise.
B. The City Manager or designee may deny a noise permit when it appears
that issuing the noise permit would unreasonably and unnecessarily
be a detriment to the public health, comfort, convenience, safety,
welfare and prosperity of the public. In determining the propriety
of the permit request, the City Manager or designee may consider factors
including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) The zoning of the involved areas;
(3) The natural acoustics of the area involved;
(4) Whether the permit would impact a noise-sensitive zone;
(5) Impact upon traffic, parking and pedestrian rights-of-way;
(6) Support or objection by adjacent property owners and occupants;
(7) Prior noise complaints involving the same applicant or location;
(8) Past compliance or lack of compliance with noise permits;
(9) Past convictions by the applicant for similar activities in any area
of the City;
(10)
An insufficient or incomplete permit application;
(11)
Insufficient time to process the application;
(12)
False or misleading information on the application.
C. A denial of a permit application shall be issued in writing and shall
specify the reason or reasons for denial.
D. When a citation for violation of the terms of a noise permit is issued,
such permit shall be deemed automatically revoked.
E. The permittee shall maintain a legible copy of the permit at the
location and during the period of time for which the permit has been
issued. Failure to maintain the permit is a violation.