07-28-2025 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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PUBLIC PROTECTION Sec. 5.32.680. Application. (a) Application for special event permit shall be made to the city at least 21 days in advance of the date on which the special event is to occur unless waived by the city administrator or designee if, after due consideration of the date, time, place, and nature of the special event, and the city services required in connection with the event, the city administrator or designee determines that the waiver will not present a hazard to public safety. (b) The applicant shall complete an applica- tion as offered by the city administrator or designee, and may include the following: (1) Applicant's name, address, and telephone number (including the telephone number at which the applicant can be reached on the day of the parade or special event); (2) Proposed route or location of special event; (3) Time of commencement and termination and date when the special event is to occur; (4) Anticipated number of participants; (5) Shuttle bus plan for participants and location of off -site parking; (6) Site plan locating buildings, driveways, local streets, parking location, temporary structures (tents) (including size), temporary restrooms, stage and location of speakers, or any cordoned off areas for special events; (7) Signature of the owner of the property on which the special event is to be held; (8) Proof of possession of any license or permit which, under federal, state or local laws or regulations, the applicant is required to have in order to conduct the special event, or which, under any such law or regulation, would exempt the applicant from the licensing require- ments of this article. (c) The application shall be executed by the individual applying for the permit or the duly authorized agent or representative of the sponsor- § 5.32.690 ing organization. The permit requirements set forth in this section apply in addition to all requirements in section 4.20.420. (Code 2003, § 66-223; Ord. No. 244(3rd series), § 1, 4-13-2020) Sec. 5.32.690. Application review and issu- ance. (a) The city administrator or designee shall forthwith refer all applications for parades and special events to the police chief or designee and to other city departments as deemed necessary. (b) The police chief or designee shall review each application to determine whether and to what extent additional police protection is reason- ably necessary and to what extent the parade or special event will interfere with the safe and orderly movement of vehicular and pedestrian movement on public streets. (c) The police chief or designee shall issue the permit as provided for herein, unless grounds exist for denying the permit under section 5.32.700. (d) The city council shall review all special events requesting the use of city land. The city administrator or their designee may refer any special event permit to the city council for their review. (e) The applicant shall provide notice of the date and time and contact information for the special event to all property owners within 500 feet of the property hosting a special event. The city administrator may accept alternative methods of notification where appropriate given the scope of the event. (f) Additional regulations for those special events that employ fireworks. (1) The fire chief shall review all applica- tions involving fireworks for compliance with applicable state codes, and forward a recommendation to the city council. (2) The city council shall review all applica- tions involving fireworks. CD5:67