The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
City.The City of Frisco, Texas.
Force majeure event.Fire, casualty, strikes, lockouts, labor trouble, inability to procure materials or supplies, failure of power, governmental authority, inclement weather, acts of God, war or terrorism or the potential or actual threat thereof, public safety or public welfare considerations, riots, strikes, or local, national or international emergencies or other reason of a similar nature.
Nonprofit.An association, corporation, company or organization that is not maintained or organized for profit, as recognized by the state and the federal
Tax Code.
Organizer.The person seeking to hold a special event, including the person's employees, agents, affiliates, successors, permitted assigns and other persons controlled by the organizer.
Person.Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind, but does not include the city or its departments, officials or employees.
Public property.Real property that is owned, leased, operated, maintained or controlled by the city.
Public right-of-way.The land owned or controlled by a city, state or political subdivision of the state for the purposes of providing transportation facilities such as streets, sidewalks or hike-and-bike trails. The public right-of-way typically extends at least eleven feet from the edge of any public street and includes the sidewalk adjacent to the street. Any city hike-and-bike trail that is not adjacent to a public street is also contained within the public right-of-way.
Site plan.A detailed, to scale, diagram of the entire event area identifying all items to be used for the execution of the event including, but not limited to, parking, proposed street closings, event routes, stages, tents, concessions, restrooms, structures, electrical items, signage and vendor booth locations.
Special event or event.A preplanned, single gathering or event or series of related, consecutive daily gatherings or events of an entertainment, cultural, recreational, political, sporting or any other nature, to be held in whole or in part on public property. For a preplanned, single gathering or event or series of related, consecutive daily gatherings or events of an entertainment, cultural, recreational, political, sporting or any other nature to be held wholly on nonpublic property, the gathering or event shall be considered a "special event" under this chapter if the event or gathering is expected to draw 100 or more people as participants, attendees or spectators, or if the person promoting or sponsoring the event or gathering requests or requires one or more city services, including public safety equipment, event sanitation or health, medical care or fire rescue, law enforcement or traffic management. Special events may include festivals, fundraisers, parades, runs, walks, relays, marathons and similar events.
Special event review committee.A committee composed of city staff members who are appointed by the city manager or his/her designee and which reviews special event permit applications; performs functions as set forth in this chapter; procures from organizers clarifications or additional information deemed necessary for the approval, denial or revocation of special event permits; and takes other actions with respect to events as authorized by the city manager or his/her designee.
Sponsorship and event development manager.The city employee designated by the city manager who is responsible for reviewing the initial special event permit application, coordinating meetings between the organizer and city representatives, collecting special event permit fees, and helping enforce this chapter. The sponsorship and event development manager shall chair the special event review committee.
Venue.The place or facility where an event is held.
(Ordinance 19-07-59 adopted 7/2/19)