The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Carnival
means amusement activities, rides, merry-go-rounds, booths for the conduct of games of skill, food dispensing facilities and sideshows. A carnival shall not include gambling devices, games of chance, lotteries, punchboards or other activities in violation of city ordinances.
Exhibition
means circuses, menageries, carnivals, sideshows and other similar amusement enterprises which are open to the public and for admission to which a fee is charged.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-92; 1976 Code, sec. 14-151; 2008 Code, sec. 14-151)
For the purpose of preserving and maintaining order, a sufficient number of police officers shall be admitted to exhibitions licensed under this article free of charge.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-97; 1976 Code, sec. 14-152; 2008 Code, sec. 14-152)
It shall be unlawful to conduct or operate within the city any exhibitions, amusements or carnivals which are open to the public without first securing a license.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-91; 1976 Code, sec. 14-171; 2008 Code, sec. 14-171)
(a) 
License required; exceptions.
It shall be unlawful to conduct, operate or exhibit any race between persons, animals or vehicles, any boxing or wrestling match, or any other athletic contest or exhibition for admittance to which a fee is charged without having first secured a license therefor; provided that no license shall be required for baseball or football games, or for any exhibition given under the auspices or for the benefit of any religious, educational, charitable, social or fraternal organization.
(b) 
Fee.
The fee for such licenses shall be as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-96; 1976 Code, sec. 14-172; 2008 Code, sec. 14-172; Ordinance adopting 2020 Code)
Upon satisfactory application being made and approved by the city manager, the city secretary shall issue the license required by this division. Prior to issuance of any license, the city shall require and all applicants shall pay a fee in the amount set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code for each day of operation. No fee shall be charged for any amusement, exhibition or carnival where the amusement, exhibition or carnival is sponsored by or given for the benefit of any religious, educational, charitable, social or fraternal organization.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-94; 1976 Code, sec. 14-173; 2008 Code, sec. 14-173; Ordinance adopting 2020 Code)
In addition to other requirements set forth in this article, the applicant for a license under this division shall furnish suitable evidence of his intention and ability to comply with the following conditions:
(1) 
The operator and sponsor of the carnival or exhibition shall each be wholly responsible for maintaining order, and for keeping the site clean and free of trash, papers and other debris. Trash containers in adequate number shall be placed in convenient locations for the use of the public.
(2) 
No ride shall be placed in operation for public use until the ride has been inspected for mechanical, structural, electrical and other hazards. Adequate safeguards shall be placed to protect both operators and the general public from inadvertently coming into contact with moving parts, belts, motor gears, electrical switches and other possible or potential hazards.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-93; 1976 Code, sec. 14-174; 2008 Code, sec. 14-174)
No license shall be issued for conducting an exhibition or carnival until the applicant therefor has placed on file with the city secretary a certificate of insurance indicating that there is in effect public liability insurance covering any damages arising out of the use and operation of any and all devices and facilities operated in connection with such carnival or exhibition. Such insurance shall be in the minimum amount of $100,000.00 for each person, and $300,000.00 for each accident.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-95; 1976 Code, sec. 14-175; 2008 Code, sec. 14-175)
Prior to issuance of any license under this division, the applicant shall post a $250.00 cash or approved surety cleanup bond to ensure that the premises will be satisfactorily cleaned of all trash and debris. The cash or surety cleanup bond shall be returned to the applicant upon satisfactory cleanup of the premises as approved by the city manager or chief of police.
(1967 Code, sec. 22-98; 1976 Code, sec. 14-176; 2008 Code, sec. 14-176)