It is unlawful for any person, or for any person as agent, clerk or employee, within the corporate limits of the City to operate, maintain, or offer for public use within the City any circus or carnival without first having procured a business license required by Chapter 4.02 and a regulatory permit required by Chapter 4.03.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019)
Upon receipt of an application to operate or exhibit a circus
or carnival on City property with or without paid admissions, the
issuing officer may issue a permit not to exceed one year only after
determining that all of the following are satisfied:
A.
The
use not be in violation of any zoning ordinance of the City;
B.
The
location and type of equipment are approved by the Engineering Department
and the Community Services Department;
C.
A current
certificate of inspection has been issued by the State of California
for each amusement ride to be operated within the carnival; and
D.
The
applicant has the insurance required by this chapter.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)
Upon receipt of an application to operate or exhibit such carnival
on private property, the issuing officer issues a permit for the entire
time of the carnival or for one year, whichever is the lesser period
of time after determining that all of the following are satisfied:
A.
The
carnival complies with the requirements of the zoning ordinance;
B.
The
location and type of equipment are approved by the Planning and Building
Department and the Community Services Department;
C.
The
applicant has satisfied the insurance requirements of this chapter;
and
D.
The
State of California has issued a current certificate of inspection
for each amusement ride to be operated within the carnival.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)
The operator of every circus and carnival must obtain and maintain
in full force and effect insurance in the types and amounts to the
satisfaction of the City Manager and, if a special event permit is
required, satisfactory to the Director of Planning and Building.
(Ord. 557 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)
