[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Harrison 3-20-1985;
amended in its entirety 6-1-1994. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
The fee as fixed by the Town Board pursuant to § 137-1 shall be charged.
[Amended 7-10-1996; 9-12-2002
by L.L. No. 4-2002; 2-21-2007 by L.L.
No. 1-2007]
B.
Outdoor assembly for special functions and events.
(1)
Applications shall be made and separate permits obtained
for outdoor functions. A site plan shall be submitted indicating the location
of all tents, grandstands, bleachers, concession stands, stages and parking
facilities or arrangements therein. The installation of all temporary structures
shall be secured and clearances for exiting shall comply with Section 765.3C
of the Uniform Code of the State of New York. All platforms shall be designed
to carry 100 pounds per square foot and properly seated on supports. Design
data must be submitted with an application for a permit prior to installation.
(2)
The applicant shall submit proof of certification for
flame-retarded treatment. The certification shall match the label identification
affixed to the tent fabric.
(3)
All posts shall be fixed and secured to prevent unnecessary
movement. All pegs and stakes shall be visually marked. All doors shall swing
over a platform with dimensions as approved by referenced standards.
(4)
All bleachers shall be arranged to prevent fallout to
walkways located beneath the structure.
(5)
All electrical wiring shall be in conformity with the
National Electrical Code. The installation of all wiring must be performed
under a duly licensed tradesman recognized by the Town and Village of Harrison,
New York. All wiring must be properly secured, grounded and sleeved to prevent
harm to the public and workers. All fixtures are required to be hard-wired
to an approved panel with circuit breakers which in turn is wired to an approved
power source. The use of extension cords shall be prohibited except when approved
by the Building Inspector, or in his absence the Acting Building Inspector,
or any person appointed by the Town Board who has authority to enforce New
York State's Uniform Fire Prevention Code and Official Compilation Codes,
Rules and Regulations of the State of New York.
[Amended 2-5-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
(6)
All propane tanks are to be secured to an independent
post and chained accordingly outside the tent. Tanks shall not be attached
to the tent supports. Charcoal cooking units shall be outdoors away from tents
a minimum of 10 feet.
(7)
The public shall be screened from access to locations
containing propane tanks, electrical panels and generators, open cooking facilities
and other hazardous conditions.
(8)
Emergency lighting and exit signs shall be installed
as per code and/or the recommendations of the Building Inspector, or in his
absence the Acting Building Inspector, or any person appointed by the Town
Board who has authority to enforce New York State's Uniform Fire Prevention
Code and Official Compilation Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of
New York.
[Amended 2-5-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
(9)
Signage indicating the event shall be permitted, provided
that the use, color, copy and location are submitted and approved by the Building
Inspector when located within the public right-of-way. The erection of the
signs shall not be installed more than four weeks prior to the function's
first day of operation and shall be removed one week after the last closing
day.
(10)
Parking layouts shall provide for proper fire lanes for
emergency access.
(11)
The fee for special functions is as set forth in the most current resolution of the Town Board fixing the fee pursuant to § 137-1 of the Town Code, plus any and all fees for temporary structures. (Private residential functions are exempt from the special functions fee, provided that the event is limited to noncommercial activities of a one-day maximum duration.)
[Amended 2-21-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007]
[Amended 7-10-1996; 2-21-2007
by L.L. No. 1-2007]
An administration fee shall be paid for legalization of late filing, or to lift a stop-work order where work has commenced without a valid building permit first being obtained or for work deviating from the permit and plans approved by the Building Inspector. The fee shall apply to each application separately and a charge for each trade and shall be as set forth in the most current resolution of the Town Board fixing the fee pursuant to § 137-1 of the Town Code.
