As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
EVENT MANAGER
An individual employed for the duration of the event by the
Council of the Borough of Media to ensure compliance with the provisions
of this chapter. The employee shall not have any association with
the person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization to whom or to which the license is issued.
MASS GATHERING
Any parade or any carnival, circus, traveling show, music festival, flea market, outdoor dining event, exhibition, play or show. The term "mass gathering" shall not include any seasonal outdoor cafe dining conducted in compliance with outdoor dining in front of restaurants that is operated pursuant to Chapter
253 of the Code of the Borough of Media.
MAYOR
The Mayor of the Borough of Media.
PARADE
Any parade, march, procession (excluding wedding and funeral
processions), demonstration of any kind or any similar display or
assemblage of 20 or more persons, or any parade, march, procession
(excluding wedding and funeral processions), demonstration of any
kind or any similar display or assemblage of fewer than 20 persons
if a public street is proposed to be closed.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
POLICE CHIEF
The Police Chief of the Borough of Media Police Department.
In addition to the application fee authorized pursuant to §
155-2D hereof, the applicant for a license shall pay to the Borough an amount that the Borough shall calculate for purposes of reimbursing the Borough for any costs for police, fire, emergency medical services, public works, event manager, damage to public property or other expenses which the Borough may incur in connection with the event subject to the license. In the event that the Borough's estimate of costs exceeds the actual amount of costs incurred by the Borough, the Borough shall refund the difference to the applicant. In the event that the Borough's estimate of costs is less than the actual amount of costs incurred by the Borough, the applicant shall pay the difference within 30 days following written invoice therefor issued by the Borough.
Any person who shall be convicted of a violation
of any provision of this chapter before any District Justice shall
be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000, together with
the costs of prosecution.
[Added 8-20-2020 by Ord.
No. 1141]
A. During the pendency of the July 1, 2020, order of Secretary of Health
Rachel Levine (the "order") and until such time as such order shall
be lifted or vacated, all persons attending an event for which the
Borough of Media has approved a mass gathering permit shall, prior
to or upon entering the area for which such permit was approved, wear
and continue to wear a face covering.
B. "Face covering" shall mean a covering of the nose and mouth that
is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears or
is wrapped around the lower face. A face covering can be made of a
variety of synthetic or natural fabrics, including cotton, silk, or
linen. For purposes of this section, a face covering includes a plastic
face shield that covers the nose and mouth. Face coverings may be
factory-made, sewn by hand, or be improvised from household items,
including but not limited to scarfs, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts,
or towels. While procedural and surgical masks intended for healthcare
providers and first responders meet these requirements, such as N95
respirators, these specialized masks should be reserved for appropriate
occupational and health care settings. If the order is amended in
such a manner as to expand or refine the definition of "face covering,"
then any face covering complying with such amended order shall be
deemed to be acceptable under this section.
C. Exceptions to face covering requirement. The following are exceptions to the face covering requirement in Subsection
A:
(1) Individuals who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition, including
those with respiratory issues that impede breathing, mental health
condition, or disability;
(2) Individuals who would be unable to remove a mask without assistance;
(3) Individuals who are under two years of age;
(4) Individuals who are communicating or seeking to communicate with
someone who is hearing-impaired or has another disability, where the
ability to see the mouth is essential for communication;
(5) Individuals seated at a restaurant table.
D. The Media Borough Police Department, Health Officer and Code Officials are all authorized to enforce this §
155-9 by the issuance of citations and as otherwise permitted by law or equity. Persons violating this §
155-9 shall be subject to removal from the event and a fine of not more than $1,000 per occurrence.