(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:
(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.
(Ord. No. B-805-13, § 1, 7-1-2013; 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 4057-12-2022)
Noise, glare, odor and other nuisances shall be controlled as
set out in applicable sections of this code as adopted by the city
and shall not be in violation of any other local, state or federal
law.
