(a) 
This article is intended to provide a safe, orderly means for local nonprofit, locally recognized charitable groups to conduct seasonal fundraisers. All regulations of this article are deemed necessary for the protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the volunteers and their patrons. Nonprofit seasonal fundraisers are permitted in LR, GR, CS, PS districts, or any other zoning district of the city subject to approval by the Development Services Committee. Denial of a request by the Development Services Committee may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) 
This article shall apply to only seasonal or periodic fundraisers conducted by nonprofit or charitable institutions. At least eighty (80) percent of the net proceeds from each fundraiser must go directly to the nonprofit group or charitable cause represented. Examples of fundraiser events permitted under this article are pumpkin sales, booster club carwashes, and public school sponsored concessions.
(c) 
Solicitation in the public right-of-way, including street medians, is prohibited.
(d) 
The sale of used clothing and/or accessories, used furniture, used household and/or sporting goods is prohibited except for church or school sponsored events located and managed at the school or church location that is benefiting from the proceeds.
(Ordinance CO58-09-08-27-C2 adopted 8/27/09)
(a) 
A permit issued by the city building inspection department shall be required for any nonprofit charitable fundraiser to insure the health, safety and welfare of the volunteers and of the public. Any sponsor or organization making application for permit approval to conduct a fundraiser shall submit a written application for a permit that shall include:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant.
(2) 
The application shall show satisfactory written proof of the applicant’s authority to represent the organization or sponsor the applicant represents.
(3) 
The name and address of the sponsor or organization represented by the applicant.
(4) 
The kinds of goods to be sold or services to be offered at the event.
(5) 
The dates and times of the event.
(6) 
A layout drawing to scale depicting the location of the event and the traffic access and circulation planned.
(7) 
Evidence that the required conditions of this article have been met.
(8) 
No permit shall be issued until such application has been filed with the city for a period of not less than fourteen (14) calendar days.
(b) 
Any fundraiser shall provide evidence to the city that the following regulations have been met:
(1) 
Written permission from the property owner for the dates, times, and activities approved by the owner to be conducted on the premises.
(2) 
A temporary access barrier is provided to prohibit pedestrian or vehicular traffic from imposing on any adjacent residential uses and approved by the fire marshal.
(c) 
Nonprofit fundraisers shall be permitted only if all of the following site facilities and approved permits are secured for the entire duration of the event:
(1) 
Adequate, available off-street parking article 14.05.
(2) 
A safe access driveway and traffic circulation plan; approved by the Planning Department.
(3) 
Electrical permits, plumbing permits, sign permits, and other permits as applicable that are required by code.
(4) 
Health permits (food handlers), any other county, state, or federal permits are prominently displayed.
(5) 
Bathroom facilities for employees/volunteers.
(6) 
Handicapped accessibility compliance when applicable.
(Ordinance CO58-09-08-27-C2 adopted 8/27/09)