[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Neck 3-16-2023 by L.L. No. 1-2023. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PERMANENT
Lasting or enduring with the intent to remain indefinitely.
TENT
Any movable structure or shelter consisting of material stretched entirely or partially over a framework of beams, rods or posts.
No person shall erect, construct or maintain a permanent tent on land owned or occupied by said person located within the Village.
A. 
It shall be unlawful to construct or erect a tent or similar structure without first filing with the Building Inspector an application, in writing, and obtaining a permit therefor.
B. 
No person(s) shall erect, construct or maintain a tent to remain on public or private land within the Village for seven or less consecutive days, unless a permit is issued by the Building Inspector upon at least two weeks advance written request.
C. 
No person(s) shall be issued a permit by the Building Inspector to erect, construct or maintain a tent to remain on public or private land located within the Village for more than seven consecutive days or for more than two times in a calendar year, unless approved by the Board of Trustees after a public hearing, provided that said Board finds, in its sole discretion, that such approval will not:
(1) 
Adversely impact the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(2) 
Unduly inconvenience surrounding property owners.
(3) 
Adversely impact surrounding property values or the aesthetic character of the neighborhood.
D. 
In no event shall any person erect, construct or maintain a tent to remain on public or private land located within the Village for the purpose of storing any vehicle, boat or mechanical equipment.
E. 
No tent shall be permitted in a side or front yard.
F. 
No tent shall be permitted within 10 feet of the rear or side property lines.
G. 
All tents shall comply with the New York State Building and Fire Codes.
No tent shall be used unless a certificate of approval shall first be issued by the County Fire Marshal upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of compliance with his rules and regulations.
Completed applications and required documents shall be submitted to the Village Building Department for review and approval from the Building Inspector prior to installation of any tents:
A. 
A completed application form from the Village, and associated fee.
B. 
Up-to-date survey of the property depicting the tent location, dimensions, openings, and layout of any chairs, tables or platforms.
C. 
Company installing the tent shall supply their liability insurance and workers compensation insurance with the Village as the certificate holder and additionally insured.
D. 
Catering company shall supply their liability insurance and workers compensation insurance with the Village as the certificate holder and additionally insured, as well as a copy of their Nassau County Health Department food establishment permit.
E. 
Fire rated certificates for the tent material.
F. 
Nassau County Fire Marshal tent permit.
A. 
Within 24 hours of the expiration of a permit issued, the tent for which the permit was granted shall be disassembled and removed from the Village.
A fee of $300 shall be charged for each permit issued hereunder.
This chapter shall not apply to any tents or outdoor covered structures that cover less than 100 square feet of land in the Village.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall pay a penalty of not more than $250 per day, for each and every offense.