It is the purpose of the County Board of Green Lake County to regulate
the assemblage of large numbers of people, in excess of those normally needing
the health, sanitary, fire, police, transportation and utility services regularly
provided in Green Lake County, in order that the health, safety and welfare
of all persons in Green Lake County, residents and visitors alike, may be
protected.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ASSEMBLY
A company of persons gathered together at any location at any single
time for any purpose.
PERSON
Any individual natural human being, partnership, corporation, firm,
company, association, society or group or any combination thereof sponsoring
or in any way promoting an assembly as defined herein.
An applicant shall execute and file with the County Clerk's office:
A. An agreement which shall indemnify and hold harmless
this County or any of its agents, officers, servants and employees from any
liability or causes of action which might arise by reason of granting this
license.
B. A statement executed by the zoning administrator for
the governmental unit having zoning authority over the affected area that
the proposed event is a permitted use within the zoning district where the
event is to be held or a permit issued by the zoning administrator that otherwise
certifies that the event is an authorized use.
C. Certificates of insurance issued by insurance companies
licensed to transact business within the State of Wisconsin providing that
the applicant and the assembly are covered by a comprehensive general liability
policy providing a minimum coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate coverage; fire
legal liability policy in the amount of $2,000,000; and workers' compensation
insurance as required by Wisconsin law.
Before he/she may be issued a license, the applicant shall first:
A. Determine the maximum number of people which will be
assembled or admitted to the location of the assembly, provided that the maximum
number shall not exceed the maximum number which can reasonably assemble at
the location of the assembly in consideration of the nature of the assembly
and provided that, where the assembly is to continue overnight, the maximum
number shall not be more than is allowed to sleep within the boundaries of
the location of the assembly by the zoning or health ordinances of the municipality.
B. Provide proof that he/she will furnish at his/her own
expense before the assembly commences:
(1) A fence completely enclosing the proposed location, of
sufficient height and strength to prevent people in excess of the maximum
permissible number from gaining access to the assembly grounds, which shall
have at least four gates, at least one at or near four opposite points of
the compass.
(2) Potable water, meeting all federal and state requirements
for purity, sufficient to provide drinking water for the maximum number of
people to be assembled at the rate of at least one gallon per person per day
and water for bathing at the rate of at least 10 gallons per person per day.
(3) Separate enclosed toilets for males and females, meeting
all state and local specifications, conveniently located throughout the grounds,
sufficient to provide facilities for the maximum number of people to be assembled
at the rate of at least one toilet for every 200 females and at least one
toilet for every 300 males, together with an efficient, sanitary means of
disposing of waste matter deposited, which is in compliance with all state
and local laws and regulations. A lavatory with running water under pressure
and a continuous supply of soap and paper towels shall be provided with each
toilet.
(4) A sanitary method of disposing of solid waste, in compliance
with state and local laws and regulations, sufficient to dispose of the solid
waste production of the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate
of at least 2.5 pounds of solid waste per person per day, together with a
plan for holding and a plan for collecting all such waste at least once each
day of the assembly and sufficient trash cans with tight-fitting lids and
personnel to perform the task.
(5) A registered nurse or emergency medical technician intermediate
(EMTI) to be on duty at all times during the assembly. There shall be provided
an enclosed covered structure for medical treatment and there shall be present
at all times ambulance service staffed by qualified EMTs. When the number
of persons attending exceeds 5,000, a minimum of two ambulances, neither of
which can be from the local service area, and four EMTs shall be provided
by the applicant on site. When the number of persons attending exceeds 10,000,
a third staffed ambulance is required, also not from the local service area.
(6) If the assembly is to continue during hours of darkness,
illumination sufficient to light the entire area of the assembly at a rate
of at least five footcandles, but not to shine unreasonably beyond the boundaries
of the enclosed location of the assembly.
(7) A parking area in or near the site of the assembly grounds
with sufficient parking space for the maximum number of people to be assembled
at the rate of at least one parking space for every three persons.
(8) Two public pay phones on the assembly grounds and not
fewer than three private lines on the grounds, with one phone line or cell
phone located in the emergency medical facility. The phone numbers of the
above phones shall be provided to the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office.
(9) If the assembly is to continue overnight, camping facilities
in compliance with all state and local requirements as set forth in the Wisconsin
Administrative Code and ordinances of the municipality, sufficient to provide
camping accommodations for the maximum number of people to be assembled.
(10) Security guards sufficient to provide adequate security
for the maximum number of people to be assembled. A primary security officer,
who is a licensed security officer in the State of Wisconsin or has other
similar credentials, shall be designated, whose name, address and telephone
number shall be provided to local law enforcement. As a condition of the license,
local law enforcement officers shall be granted access to the site to ensure
public safety. There shall be one security guard for every 500 people whenever
alcoholic beverages are not being served and one security guard and one Wisconsin-certified
law enforcement officer provided by Green Lake County for every 500 people
when alcoholic beverages are being served.
(11) Fire protection, including alarms, extinguishing devices
and fire lanes and escapes, sufficient to meet all state and local standards
for the location of the assembly as set forth in the Wisconsin Administrative
Code and ordinances of the municipality and sufficient emergency personnel
to efficiently operate the required equipment.
(12) All reasonable necessary precautions to ensure that the
sound of the assembly will not carry beyond the boundaries of the location
of the assembly. The use of sound amplification devices shall be prohibited
between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., except in emergency situations
which otherwise require such use.
(13) A method of informing the attending public of weather
conditions by loudspeaker system that can be heard throughout the grounds,
parking areas and campground.
C. For assemblies over 1,000 persons, a bond shall be provided by
the applicant and filed with the Green Lake County Clerk prior to the issuance
of the permit, either in cash or underwritten by a surety company licensed
to do business in Wisconsin, at the rate of $5 per person or the maximum number
of people permitted to assemble, but not less than $5,000, which shall indemnify
or hold harmless this County or any of its agents, officers, or employees
from any liability or causes of action which might arise by reason of granting
this license and for the legal fees for defense of such actions and from any
costs, expenses or claims incurred by or against Green Lake County for any
reason whatsoever arising from the event herein licensed.
The application for a license shall be processed within 30 days of receipt.
The application shall be reviewed by the Judicial/Law Enforcement and Emergency
Management Committee, with the assistance of the Green Lake County Department
of Health and Human Services, the Sheriff's Department and the Land Use Planning
and Zoning Department, to ensure compliance with this chapter. The license
shall be issued by the County Clerk if all conditions are complied with as
determined by the Judicial/Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Committee.
The license may be revoked by the governing body of this County or by
the Sheriff or Chair of the County Board at any time if any of the conditions
necessary for the issuing of or contained in the license are not complied
with or if any condition previously met ceases to be complied with.
Any costs associated with conforming to this chapter must be paid by
the applicant, and proof of payment must be submitted to the County Clerk's
office prior to the issuance of license.