[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Aurora 12-27-2021 by L.L. No.
9-2021. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate special events within
the Town of Aurora to better ensure public safety by requiring adequate
parking, traffic control, security, and bathroom facilities and by
limiting the noise allowed and the hours of such special events.
B.
This chapter shall apply to all persons and entities, including,
without limitation, corporations, companies, partnerships, associations,
and non-profit and religious organizations, regardless of the purpose
of the event.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The person(s) who submits an application to hold the special
event; and
The person(s) who owns the premises involved and any adult person
who lives in or on the premises at which the special event is held;
and
Any person who is listed on the special event permit for that
special event; and
In the absence of a special event permit, any person who organized
or is otherwise responsible for the nonpermitted special event.
An event outside of the scope of normal operations or day
to day business that is open to the public and is either in a public
right of way or that impedes a public right of way, such as vehicle
parking or standing that impedes the flow of traffic or create a safety
hazard. "Special event" also includes any event so specified or regulated
in a special use or other permit.
A.
The individual or organization that desires to conduct a special
event shall file a special event application with the Town Clerk's
office for approval and issuance of a special event permit. This application
shall be submitted no less than 30 days in advance of the event and
may require information including, but not limited to, the following:
(1)
Proposed date(s) for the special event and the hours during which
such event will be conducted.
(2)
Total number of persons expected to attend throughout the duration
of the event, including the numbers that are anticipated to be present
at any given time.
(3)
Map or sketch showing the location of the event. Such map shall include
the following:
(a)
Location of parking facilities indicating number of parking
spaces being provided, including on street parking and standing.
(b)
Location and number of toilet facilities, including the location
of port-a-potties if they are being provided.
(c)
Location of entrance(s) and exit(s) to the event site.
(d)
Location of vendor facilities, if applicable, including booths,
tents and food service facilities.
(e)
Location of all residential structures on the property and adjacent
to the property where the event is being held.
(4)
Application shall include the following:
(a)
Written explanation of steps being taken to control traffic.
(b)
Written plan for providing security for the event, including
the organization that is to provide security (if applicable) and the
number of security personnel that will be present.
(c)
Means and adequacy of sanitary and garbage disposal and other
matters which concern the public health.
(d)
Means and adequacy of measures to deal with noise, odor or other
nuisance caused to surrounding properties and residents.
(e)
Explanation of size, content and location of signs related to
the event. (Note: Signs must be in compliance with the Town's
sign ordinance.)
(5)
A special event application fee of $25 and special event permit fee
of $50 shall be required for each special event. The Town Board may
require an additional fee if Town resources are required, at the reasonable
discretion of the Town Board, for the special event.
(6)
Approval.
(a)
Upon receipt of the special event application and $25 application
fee, the Town Clerk shall review the application for completeness.
If any information is lacking or believed to be insufficient, the
Town Clerk shall request supplemental information.
(b)
Once the application is deemed complete, the Town Clerk shall
refer the application for review to the Town Board and Police Department.
Prior to approval, the Town Board may require additional restroom
facilities, traffic control and other provisions deemed necessary
for public safety beyond those set forth in the application and may
restrict the time and other parameters of the special event.
(c)
Upon Town Board approval and the applicant's payment of
the $50 permit fee, the Town Clerk shall issue a special event permit.
A.
The Town Board may require a certificate of liability insurance in
an amount and character that, in its sole discretion, it may deem
reasonable and necessary for the protection of the public under the
circumstances.
B.
The Town Board may impose conditions on the issuance of a permit
and may require a bond from the Applicant in order to secure the performances
of said conditions.
A.
Failure to obtain a special event permit prior to holding a special
event as set forth herein shall constitute a violation of the Code
of the Town of Aurora and will subject the persons in charge of the
special event to a penalty in the minimum amount of $200 per violation.
B.
Any such special event that is conducted without a permit may be
immediately shut down following the issuance of a violations notice
by the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town or by order of the Police
Department.
C.
A second subsequent violation shall result in a minimum penalty of
$250 per violation.
