As used in this article:
means and includes any firecrackers, cannon crackers, skyrockets,
torpedoes, roman candles, sparklers, squibs, fire balls, star shells,
gerbs, or any other substance in whatever combination by any designated
name intended for use in obtaining visible or audible pyrotechnic
display, and shall include all articles or substances within the commonly
accepted meaning of fireworks whether herein specifically designated
and defined or not.
means and includes any natural person, association of persons,
partnership, corporation, or agent or officer of a corporation, and
shall also include all warehousemen, common and private carriers,
bailees, trustees, receivers, executors and administrators.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.10)
It shall be unlawful for any person to use, discharge, cause
to be discharged, ignite, detonate, fire or otherwise set in action
any fireworks of any description.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.11)
This article shall not apply to signal flares and torpedoes
of the type and kind commonly used by any railroad and which signal
flares and torpedoes are received by and stored or transported by
any such railroad for use in railroad operation. Nor shall this article
apply to signal flares or rockets for military or police use.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.12)
This article shall be applicable and in force throughout the
territory of the city within its corporate limits.
(1984 Code, sec. 9.13)
(a)
This
variance will allow civic organizations, churches and approved individuals
to conduct a fireworks display at dusk on special occasions and holidays;
(b)
The
entire event must be held on property that is owned by the sponsoring
organization or individual or on property that is used by the sponsor
with the written authorization of the property owner;
(c)
The
sponsor must submit plans and details of the event for approval by
the public safety committee comprised of the chief of police, fire
marshal, fire chief and director of public works at least thirty days
prior to the date of event;
(d)
The
fireworks display must be conducted under the supervision and guidance
of a licensed and certified person to detonate the fireworks; and
(e)
The
public safety committee shall submit a recommendation for approval
of the event to the city administrator for final approval.
(Ordinance 2016-107 adopted 6/14/16)
