The purpose of this article is to provide a procedure by which certain specific temporary events may be approved, but which may require special investigations or that certain conditions be attached in order to preserve the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare of the City or its inhabitants. This article does not apply to or affect uses specifically regulated elsewhere in the Huntington Park Municipal Code.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
(a) 
For the purpose of this article, "special event" means a temporary activity to promote businesses or other uses in the City, such as outdoor sales or celebrations, that serve the general public, and at which no admission fee is charged.
(b) 
Only one permit shall be issued to the same applicant or location within a three month period. No more than four permits may be issued to the same applicant or location in a 12 month period. The maximum number of total operating event days shall not exceed 30 days per permit period. The exact number of days and dates shall be specified in the permit and shall be subject to approval by the Director of Community Development.
(c) 
Grand opening events shall require the same application of a "special event" however, only two "grand opening" permits may be issued to the same applicant within a 180-day period.
(d) 
For the purpose of this article, "grand opening" means a promotional activity used by establishments newly opened in a particular location, within 180 days after receiving the certificate of occupancy, the purpose of which is to inform the public of their location and services available to the community. This does not include an annual or occasional promotion that is defined by subsection (a).
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 1, Ord. 897-NS, eff. June 21, 2012, and § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
An application, in a form approved by the Director, shall be submitted to the Director a minimum of 14 days prior to the starting date of the requested use. The application shall be signed and verified by the applicant and set forth the following:
(a) 
The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) 
The name, address, and telephone number of employer, if any;
(c) 
The address and location where such activity is to be conducted;
(d) 
A brief description of the nature and amount of equipment or product to be used in such activity;
(e) 
A written and notarized acknowledgment from the property owner authorizing such activity;
(f) 
Two sets of plot plans describing the location of the use, pedestrian and vehicular circulation in and around the subject area shall accompany the application.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 2 (20), Ord. 624-NS, eff. Dec. 15, 1999, and § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
(a) 
The Director shall immediately forward copies of the application and any attachments to every City department which would or could be affected by such use.
(b) 
Each such department shall investigate and respond in writing to the Director with recommendations on the application, within two business days after receiving the photocopy of the application.
(c) 
Any permit shall be subject to review for public nuisance potential and conditions of approval shall be required.
(d) 
The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary or required permits and approvals from other applicable regulating agencies, outside of City Hall, such as the Los Angeles County Health and Fire Departments prior to approval of the Special Event Permit.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
(a) 
Except as otherwise provided in this code, the Director shall have the right to deny the permit if the Director determines that the granting of same or the conduct of the use will be contrary to the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare of the City or its inhabitants.
(b) 
If such permit is granted, the Director may impose such terms, conditions, and restrictions upon the operation and conduct of such business, not in conflict with any law, as the Director may deem necessary or expedient to protect the public peace, health, safety, or welfare of the City or its inhabitants.
(c) 
The Director shall take action on the application within seven business days of its submittal.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
Every person holding a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-2.1405 of this article shall keep the permit posted in a conspicuous place upon the licensed premises in open and clear view.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
Whenever it is determined that a use authorized under this article is being or may be conducted in violation of the conditions of approval thereon, in violation of this Code or other law or regulation applicable thereto, or is by the actual conduct of the activity, threatening the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, or unreasonably interfering with the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity of the activity, the Director or his or her designee may revoke the permit by giving written notice to the permittee. The revocation shall take effect immediately upon its service upon the permittee. The decision of the Director or designee shall be final.
Any order of revocation by the Director or designee may be enforced pending appeal.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
The decision of the Director is final and there shall be no appeal process.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)
(a) 
Fees for the processing of applications and issuing permits pursuant to this article shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
(b) 
Grand opening events shall be exempt from the fees for the processing of applications and issuing of permits. However, if applicable, the following departmental service charges shall apply:
(1) 
A permittee shall be responsible for paying all City departmental services charges incurred in connection with or due to the permittee's activities under the permit for securing the event, prior to or during the event. Permittee will be charged for departmental services including, but not limited to, crowd control, traffic control, additional security, or any other means necessary to maintain the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(2) 
All City departmental service charges shall be estimated prior to the issuance of the permit. The applicant shall be notified of such estimated charges by the City within seven calendar days of receiving a complete application.
(3) 
Within 30 calendar days after the conclusion of the event, the actual City departmental service charges shall be determined by the City Finance Department. The permittee shall pay the entirety of the final invoice within 30 calendar days of being invoiced for such charges from the City.
(§ 1 (Exh. A), Ord. 591-NS, eff. October 2, 1997, as amended by § 2, Ord. 897-NS, eff. June 21, 2012, and § 13, Ord. 2019-978, eff. September 5, 2019)