This chapter provides a process for reviewing proposed special
events to ensure that basic health, safety, and community welfare
standards are met, while approving suitable special events with the
minimum necessary conditions or limitations consistent with the temporary
nature of the activity. A special event permit allows short-term activities
that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the
applicable zoning district, but may otherwise be acceptable because
of their temporary nature. However, these activities should be regulated
to avoid incompatibility between the proposed activity and surrounding
areas.
(Ord. 18-1048 § 8, 2018)
Economic Development Director Review (Special Events). Special event permits shall be reviewed, approved, modified, or
denied by the Economic Development Director, or designee.
(Ord. 18-1048 § 8, 2018)
A special event permit may be approved, modified, or conditioned
only if the review authority first finds that:
A. The
proposed special event is allowed within the applicable zoning district
with the approval of a special event permit and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and the Municipal
Code; and
B. The
proposed special event would not unduly impair the integrity and character
of the zoning district in which it is located.
(Ord. 18-1048 § 8, 2018)
In approving a special event permit, the review authority may
impose reasonable and necessary specific design, locational, and operational
conditions to ensure that:
A. The
event is limited to a duration that is less than the maximum allowed
duration, as determined appropriate by the review authority, which
may include reduction in operating hours and days to a shorter time
than requested if necessary;
B. The
site is physically adequate for the type, density, and intensity of
use being proposed, including provision of services (e.g., sanitation,
water, medical facilities, security and safety measures, solid waste
facilities, including adequate recycling facilities), public access,
and the absence of physical constraints;
C. The
design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use are compatible with the existing and future land uses on site
and in the vicinity of the subject property;
D. The
special event will be removed and the site restored to its previous
state as necessary to ensure that no changes to the site will limit
the range of possible future land uses otherwise allowed by this Zoning
Ordinance;
E. Adequate
temporary parking will be provided to accommodate the vehicle traffic
generated by the special event either on-site or at alternate locations
acceptable to the review authority;
F. The
event will comply with applicable provisions of other local, state,
or federal laws or regulations and addresses any necessary and/or
required coordination with other city agencies;
G. Nuisance
factors are addressed, including the prevention of glare or direct
illumination of adjacent properties, dirt, dust, gasses, heat, noise,
odors, smoke, or vibrations, including limitations on amplified sound;
and
H. Any
other pertinent factors affecting the operation of the special event
will be addressed through conditions to ensure the orderly and efficient
operation of the proposed use or event, in compliance with the intent
and purpose of this chapter, including, but not limited to, regulation
of temporary signage, temporary structures and facilities, including
height, placement, and size, and the location of equipment and open
spaces, including buffer areas and other yards, location of events,
and any other conditions deemed necessary to limit the impacts of
the special event.
(Ord. 18-1048 § 8, 2018)