(a)
The
city council finds that certain special events may be useful and beneficial
to the visitor-oriented economy of the city by attracting large numbers
of visitors, by generating favorable publicity, and by enhancing a
marketable image for the city. As examples, and not as limitation,
such events may include auto races, balloon races, bicycle races,
marathon or other foot races, film festivals, golf tournaments and
other events of broad public interest.
(b)
The
city council finds that certain regulatory ordinances which are deemed
generally desirable and necessary may, nonetheless, impede the conduct
of such special events; and that the operation of such regulatory
ordinances should be suspended during limited periods of time, in
designated locations, to facilitate certain special events.
(c)
The
city council finds that the public interest in the holding of such
special events and the benefits to be derived therefrom outweigh the
temporary public inconvenience entailed in the suspension of such
regulatory ordinances, and that the public welfare and interest will
be served by such suspensions.
(Ord. 1310 § 1, 1988)
The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted for the purpose
of encouraging and promoting special events of benefit to the community
and its visitor-oriented economy.
(Ord. 1310 § 2, 1988)
The City Manager may suspend the operation of any one or more regulatory ordinances to the extent that such ordinances would otherwise apply to one or more specifically designated special events conducted, sponsored, cosponsored or sanctioned by the City. The ordinances which may be suspended include, without thereby limiting, the Noise Ordinance, the Sign Ordinance, and any other regulatory ordinances which in the judgment of the City Manager would interfere with or impede the conduct of such designated special events. Any decision of the City Manager may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.05 of this Code.
(Ord. 1310 § 3, 1988; Ord. 1761 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1873 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1874 § 2, 2015)
In suspending the operation of any regulatory ordinance, the
City Manager shall:
(a)
Identify
the event;
(b)
Specify,
in as detailed manner as feasible, the exact date or dates and starting
and ending times of such suspension;
(c)
Identify
the person or persons or organizations to which such suspension shall
apply;
(d)
Designate
the ordinance, code section or portion thereof which is to be suspended
and, if any portion thereof is to remain in effect as to such persons
or event, designate such portions;
(e)
Impose
such conditions, restrictions or limitations upon the conduct of such
event, or upon the suspension of such ordinance as are deemed necessary
to protect the public health, safety and welfare;
(f)
Specifically
state that, except as to the event, the time, and the persons or organizations
so designated, such ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
(Ord. 1310 § 4, 1988; Ord. 1761 § 2, 2009)
