(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
Along with the public event application, the applicant shall submit evidence on a site plan that the number of spaces or area to be used will be sufficient to accommodate the projected number of users of such parking. If said parking is to be on private property adjacent to the event, evidence that the applicant has ownership of the property or permission from the property owner must be provided.
(b) 
When the location is not an established parking area, a plan shall be submitted which will show how the parking will be achieved and arranged. The number of parking spaces and layout of the parking area, including aisle widths and size of parking spaces, shall be included on the site plan.
(c) 
When adequate parking is not available at or immediately adjacent to the site of the event, off-premises parking may be used. Plans shall be submitted which will show how off-premises parking and transfer of attendees to the event location will be accomplished.
(d) 
The police chief or fire marshal may prohibit or restrict, for temporary periods, the parking of vehicles along a street within and adjacent to the site of the event.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; Ord. No. CSO#311-09-2015, § 1, 9-21-2015; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
Along with the public event application, the applicant shall provide a site plan that indicates proposed street closures and the alternate flow of traffic. The director of public works or their designee will review all proposed street closures and the traffic-control plan to ensure that proper traffic-control measures will be in place. The director of public works or their designee will notify the applicant of what the cost will be to provide the requested street closures. The director of public works or their designee has the authority to require a traffic-control plan developed by a professional engineer or licensed traffic-control professional in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic-Control Devices if deemed necessary for public safety purposes. The closing of a street shall only be provided by the city.
(b) 
The director of public works or their designee will review the traffic-control plan as submitted as part of the public event application.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
Amusement rides and attractions associated with public events shall conform to the statutory rules and regulations set forth in chapter 2151 of the Texas Occupations Code, regulation of amusement rides, also referred to as the Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
Public events shall be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. The police chief or public event official shall be responsible for enforcing this provision.
(b) 
An applicant, promoter or the permit holder may have the hours of operating extended to no earlier than 5:00 a.m. and no later than 2:00 a.m. for a public event on a showing of good cause. In deciding whether there is good cause, the police chief and public event official shall consider the following factors:
(1) 
The proposed location of the event;
(2) 
The proximity of the proposed location to residential areas;
(3) 
The other uses surrounding the location of the event; and
(4) 
The level of noise that may be generated after 10:00 p.m. at the event.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
The use of a tent, canopy or air-supported temporary membrane structure will require a permit and is subject to review by the fire marshal and shall meet the requirements of the fire code as adopted. Where applicable, copies of fire retardant certificates shall be required.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
The permit holder shall agree to a complete and satisfactory cleanup of all trash and debris on the site. At the conclusion of the event, a city representative will inspect the area to ensure that compliance has been met. If it is necessary for the city to accomplish the cleanup, the applicant will be billed to cover the city's reasonable and necessary expenses to provide the cleanup.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
Where food service is provided, those operations shall be in compliance with all provisions of the city food and food service establishment ordinance, fire code, as well as all other applicable state and local laws. A temporary food service permit application and a permit fee must be submitted by each food vendor participating in the event in accordance with article v, "food and food establishments," of chapter 14 of this code.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
Where necessary, portable type sanitary facilities must be provided on the premises in an amount sufficient to satisfy state regulations concerning public events adopted under chapter 751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013;12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
Any public event or temporary activity requiring the use of water from the city water system must be coordinated with the utility customer service department to obtain a temporary meter. Deposit for the meter and payment for water used shall be in accordance with all applicable ordinances of the city.
(b) 
The applicant shall submit a plan for the disposal of wastewater and the plan shall be approved by the public event official prior to such event.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
Where applicable, a commercial solid waste dumpster must be provided on-premises at all outdoor public events. Applicants should make arrangements for the provisions of such dumpsters with a commercial solid waste collection provider company licensed by the city.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; Ord. No. CSO#311-09-2015, § 1, 9-21-2015; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
The police chief or their designee shall determine whether and to what extent additional police protection is reasonably necessary for traffic control and public safety. The police chief or their designee shall base this decision on the size, location, duration, time and date of the event; the number of streets and intersections blocked, and the need to detour or preempt citizen travel and use of the streets and sidewalks.
(b) 
If possible, without disruption of ordinary police services or compromise of public safety, regularly scheduled on-duty personnel will police the event. If additional police protection is deemed necessary by the police chief or their designee, they shall notify the applicant. The applicant then shall have the duty to secure the police protection deemed necessary. In such event and prior to the issuance of a permit for the event, the applicant and the police chief or their designee shall agree upon who will provide police presence. If the police department will be providing the police presence, costs shall be determined based on rates established by the police department.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; Ord. No. CSO#311-09-2015, § 1, 9-21-2015; Ord. No. CSO#803-04-2018, § 1, 4-2-2018; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
The fire chief or their designee shall determine whether and to what extent emergency medical care shall be reasonably provided to ensure public safety. The fire chief or their designee shall base this decision on the size, location, duration, time and date of the event.
(b) 
If possible, without disruption of ordinary fire services or compromise of public safety, regularly scheduled on-duty personnel will provide emergency medical care for the event. If additional emergency medical care is deemed necessary by the fire chief or their designee, they shall notify the applicant. The applicant then shall have the duty to secure the emergency medical care provider as deemed necessary. In such event and prior to the issuance of a permit for the event, the applicant and the fire chief or their designee shall agree upon who will provide emergency medical care. If the fire department will be providing the emergency medical care, costs shall be determined based on rates established by the fire department.
(12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
The city believes that neighborhood block parties are in the public interest and a benefit to the citizens. Persons organizing a neighborhood block party are required to obtain a permit at least (30) days before the intended date. The public event official, or designee, may determine that the application can be processed in a shorter time period, taking into consideration the nature and scope of the proposed event.
(b) 
Neighborhood block parties will be exempt from the public event fees described in this article, but may be subject to other city fees (e.g. tent permit fees). Neighborhood block parties are exempt from the insurance requirements set forth in section 70.168. Neighborhood block parties are exempt from street closure approval from city council, unless a major thoroughfare will be affected.
(12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
A parade must follow the public event application process. The public event official, or designee, shall provide the applicant with a preferred parade route.
(12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
A marathon, 5K, or fun run must follow the public event application process. The public event official, or designee, shall provide the applicant with a preferred marathon, 5K, or fun run route.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
(a) 
The applicant for [sic] shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance complying with minimum standards sufficient to protect event attendees, the general public, and city-owned property as outlined below, including property damage arising from the public event that impacts or occurs on city property.
(b) 
The application shall provide, with each public event permit application, a liability, fire and comprehensive insurance policy reflecting the city as an additional insured party. Coverage shall be at least in the amount of $500,000.00 for each person and $1,000,000.00 for each single occurrence for bodily injury or death and $500,000.00 for each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property.
(c) 
The city shall have the right to lower or increase the amount based upon the type of event, equipment, machinery, location, number of people involved, provision of alcohol, and other pertinent factors or risks associated with the public event.
(d) 
The applicant and/or permit holder shall defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the city, its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, contractors, subcontractors, assigns, sponsors, and volunteers from and against any and all liens, claims, demands, loss, liability, cost (including but not limited attorneys' fees, accountants' fees, engineers' fees, consultants' fees and experts' fees), expense, damage, and causes of action for damages because injury persons (including death) and injury damage to or loss any property or improvements arising from caused, in part, acts and/or omissions applicant, permit holder, officers, directors, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, and participants in the event.