§ 4-103. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Applicant. The individual(s) or entity that makes application to the city to hold a special event. The applicant is responsible for compliance with terms, conditions set forth in the special event planning meeting, and requirements set forth herein. The owner or owners of any property on which a special event occurs shall also be deemed the applicant in terms of responsibility or liability for violation of this article or other federal, state, or local regulations occurring on any such property because of such special event.

Application means a written application for a proposed special event permit. The application form shall be provided by the city clerk's office.

City sponsored event means those activities or events initiated by the city, which take place on city-owned or city-controlled property for up to three (3) days in which the general public is invited.

City co-sponsored event. City co-sponsored events are community based and nonprofit events that are free to the public approved by the city commission to name the city as a co-sponsor. The city's level of co-sponsorship shall be determined in the sole discretion of the city commission.

Commercial means for the purposes of this article, "commercial" shall mean the charging of a for-profit admission fee or for-profit sale of goods or services; except that commercial zoning shall mean that category of zoning in the city land development regulations.

Fees shall mean permit application fee, any appeal fee, and all costs to be assessed or required by the city to conduct a special event as set forth by the city commission by resolution, after reasonable notice. Any fees shall be limited to reasonably reflect expected costs.

Public property means any public street, sidewalk, place, property, easement, structure, or facility owned, dedicated, controlled, or otherwise under the proprietary jurisdiction and control of the city.

Resolution means a resolution by the city commission providing dollar amount of fees, licenses, and providing other special event criteria.

Special event means a special event is a non-routine happening or social activity bringing a large number of people together in a defined area for event activities which in the opinion of the police and fire chief require city services to ensure safety and coordination. It can be reasonably expected by promotion efforts or past experience that the number of persons attending the event will require services beyond those that are regularly provided by the city such as additional police services, traffic control, crowd control, fire and/or emergency medical services, street closures, garbage cleanup, or other municipal services which may be necessary to service the event. This may include, but not be limited to, contests, fairs, carnivals, festivals, concerts, seasonal or annual automotive/motorcycle events, competitions, street dances, car shows, art/craft shows, or other similar activities which meet the definition listed herein for special events. Special events may be used to fund-raise for non-profit or charitable organizations serving the city, to enhance community and/or neighborhood relations and unity, to promote cultural and ethnic diversity to market and/or promote the city, or the county and/or to enhance and promote economic activity within the city. Special events shall be classified as follows:

(1)

Major event. An event of one (1) or more day duration with a cost of over five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for city services, staff, overtime and equipment use.

(2)

Intermediate event. An event of one (1) or more day duration with a cost of between one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and four thousand nine hundred ninety-nine dollars ($4,999.00) for city services, staff, overtime and equipment use.

(3)

Minor event. An event of one (1) day or less duration, with a cost of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for city services, staff, overtime and use of equipment.

Special events permit means a permit issued by the city for the purposes of controlling and mitigating the impacts of a special event.

Temporary structures includes, but is not limited to, sheds, booths, bleachers, canopies, tents, stages, and fences for temporary purposes during an event. Such structures shall be removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.

Itinerant merchant (vendors or IMs) means any person, vendor, concession, business corporation, entity, or enterprise providing the sale of goods or services for profit at or in conjunction with any special event as defined above, if the applicant provides for the sale of goods or services for profit, the applicant shall be deemed an itinerant merchant.

(Ord. No. 2014-06, § 1, 3-13-14)