[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Bellmawr 4-22-2022 by Ord. No. 03:07-21. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An event sponsored by a nonprofit block association registered
with the Resident Response Center, organized for the purpose of stimulating
civic pride and involving the closure of a single block of a street,
or a portion thereof, for a single day.
A temporary outdoor event, open to the general public, featuring
mechanical amusement rides, games of skill, vendors selling food and
amplified and/or live music.
An event held by a nonprofit organization, community group
or an individual with a preexisting relationship with the proposed
event location, held for the purpose of improving the neighborhood/event
location.
A temporary market as defined in § 175-18,[1] established in a public space where farmers/growers sell
a variety of farm products directly to consumers.
A public event requiring the use of public space, such as
a Borough park or street featuring entertainment and in which the
general public can purchase food and goods provided by vendors who
may pay a fee to participate. Such events may be for one day or may
last several days and may include amplified or live music.
A temporary outdoor market featuring vendors who sell or
trade used nonfood products. Food products may be available for sale
at flea markets on a limited basis at the discretion of the Department
of Health and Human Services.
A federal tax exempt, nonprofit corporation incorporated
in New Jersey. A New Jersey corporation which can demonstrate proof
of pending federal tax exempt status shall also be deemed a nonprofit
corporation for the purposes of this chapter.
The office which serves as the primary point of intake for
all applications for public assemblies.
A temporary commercial event hosted by either a community
group or a nonprofit organization requiring a street closure of one
block or more or the use of public space in which the general public
can purchase newly made goods or services provided by vendors who
pay a fee to participate. Outdoor markets may feature amplified and/or
live music.
A procession of people, organized along a street, typically
spanning more than one block.
An individual or an organization defined as a person under
New Jersey law.
An event, open to the public, which is intended to promote,
advertise or introduce a product, corporation or company or the goods
or services of a corporation, or company.
A group of people gathered together in one place for a common
purpose making temporary, exclusive use of a public space, street
or sidewalk. Public assemblies include, but are not limited to, block
parties, carnivals, community clean-up events, festivals/fairs, farmers'
markets, flea markets, outdoor markets, parades and promotional events.
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original.
A.
It shall be unlawful to host a public assembly without first obtaining
a permit from the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Once an application
has been submitted, officials from the Office of Municipal Clerk will
circulate the application to the various other Borough departments
necessary for the application's final approval.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or cause to be erected
any temporary structure larger than 900 square feet to be used for
any public assembly whatsoever within the Borough without first obtaining
a permit from the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
C.
Any permit approved under § 359-2A, shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1)
Hours of operation, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday
and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and all
musical activity shall cease one hour before closing time.
(2)
Sale of alcohol. If any special permit has been issued for the sale
of alcoholic beverages, all sales, offers for sale and serving of
alcoholic beverages shall cease 1/2 hour before closing time unless
the Chief of Police or a representative of the Chief directs an earlier
cessation.
The following restrictions shall apply to the following public
assemblies:
A.
Block parties. Block parties are organized for the purpose of stimulating
civic pride and must not be for private affairs, e.g., family reunions,
birthday parties, and weddings. The sale of food, goods or beverages
(alcoholic or otherwise) is expressly forbidden at a block party.
Block associations may apply for up to two block parties per year
and the hours, days, and months of operation for block parties shall
be limited to 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during
the months of May through October.
A.
Permits. The applicant for such permission shall file an application
in writing with the Office of the Municipal Clerk on the forms prescribed
by the Office in the manner set forth below in accordance with the
fee schedule below:
|
Event Type
|
Application Deadline
|
Fee
|
|---|---|---|
|
Block party
|
30 days
|
$50
|
|
Carnival
|
90 days
|
$250
|
|
Farmer's market
|
60 days
|
$250
|
|
Flea market
|
60 days
|
$250
|
|
Outdoor market
|
60 days
|
$250
|
|
Parades
|
90 days
|
$500
|
|
Public assembly
|
60 days
|
$500
|
|
Public assembly with temporary structure
|
90 days
|
$500
|
|
Promotional event
|
30 days
|
$100
|
B.
Insurance. All applicants seeking permission for a public assembly
shall provide proof of general liability insurance from an A.M. Best-rated
insurance company in the amount of $1,000,000 and must name the Borough
of Bellmawr as an additional insured unless waived by the Borough
Council. If the public assembly includes the sale of liquor, the applicant
must obtain a permit from Alcoholic Beverage Control and must provide
proof of general liability insurance from an A.M. Best-rated insurance
company in the amount of $2,000,000.
C.
Temporary structures. Any application which includes the erection
of a temporary structure larger than 900 square feet shall include
a set of building plans in accordance with the forms prescribed by
the Office of Cultural Affairs. All temporary structures are subject
to inspection by the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee
prior to use.
D.
Bonds. Applicants shall provide a cash bond in the sum of $1,000
conditioned upon holding the Borough harmless from any and all liabilities
or causes of action which might arise by virtue of the granting of
a permit to the applicant and conditioned further that no damage shall
be done to the streets, sewers, trees or adjoining property and that
no dirt, paper, litter or other debris shall be permitted to remain
upon the streets or upon any private property by such applicant. Such
cash bond shall be returned to the applicant upon certification by
the license issuing authority that all conditions of this chapter
have been complied with.
Any application for a public assembly which includes the sale
of food and beverages, if permitted, shall also be referred to the
Health Officer for approval and issuance of a certificate of health
inspection in addition to the public assembly permit. The applicant's
equipment and practices shall be subject to inspection at the time
of application and at periodic intervals thereafter. No public assembly
involving the sale of prepared food will be permitted without obtaining
permission from the Health Officer.
