As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
HOST
The owner or owners of any property or persons responsible
for the real estate upon which the special event is held or planned
to be held.
PERSON
Any person, partnership, corporation, association, firm,
joint venture, organized group, organization, or entity.
SPECIAL EVENT
A planned or organized outdoor activity or contest that will
draw a group of 250 persons or more known or estimated participants
or attendees, or both, to a defined geographical location or area,
as a result of which special services shall be required. The term
"special event" shall include, but is not limited to, parades, promotional
gatherings, fundraisers, car shows and meets. The Township shall have
the right to make the final determination as to the estimated number
of attendees. Further, based on the nature of the special event, the
Township reserves the right to require compliance with the special
event permit process for a lesser number of attendees.
A.
The Northampton Township Police Department shall establish their
own administrative permit process for block parties, but reserves
the right to require compliance with the special event permit process
based on the nature and scope of the event.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Shall include any services provided by the Township for such
special event, including but not limited to traffic control, crowd
control, special parking or no parking signs or provisions, closure
of streets or other activities on public rights-of-way, police services,
ambulance or other emergency medical services, fire protection, sanitary
facilities, clean up, waste disposal, illumination, food, water, trailer
facilities, communication, noise control and abatement, and any other
special service, other than listed above, which a particular special
event might need.
SPONSOR
The person responsible for organizing, promoting, conducting
or causing to be conducted a special event or amusement.