distribute the application to the fire department, public works, parks and recreation, developmental services and/or any other city department that the chief of police or designee determines should review and comment on the special event application. All city departments involved in reviewing the application shall provide written comments to the police department regarding any additional requirements, provisions, or concerns within ten days after receipt. After all reviewing departments have provided comments on the special event application, the chief of police or designee shall either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. In considering whether to approve or deny an application, the chief of police or designee shall consider the following:

1. The suitability of the event site to host the special event.
2. The potential adverse or negative effect that granting the special event permit could have on surrounding properties or businesses including, but not limited to, noise, vibration, air pollution, glare, odor and inadequate parking.
3. Disturbances, complaints or problems associated with special events of a similar character or nature as the proposed special event; or disturbances, complaints or problems associated with special events organized by the event organizer in the past.
4. Whether the special event will require additional staffing of public safety personnel by the city and the availability of said personnel.
5. Any other criteria or fact considered relevant by the chief of police or designee.
6. (b)In granting a permit, the chief of police or designee may attach any conditions he/she determines to be reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
7. (c)Any party directly affected by the decision of the chief of police or designee may appeal to the decision to the city commission by submitting written notice of intent to appeal to the police department within five days of the department's decision. Upon receipt of a written notice of intent to appeal, the chief of police or designee shall place the appeal of the special event determination on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled city commission meeting.

(Ord. No. 14-22, § 1, 3-20-2014)

Sec. 18-105. Appeal to city commission.

In the event of an appeal of the decision of the chief of police or designee regarding an application for a special event permit, the city commission shall review the application together with all supporting documentation and departmental comments, if any, and shall either uphold, overturn or revise the decision of the chief of police or his/her designee.

(Ord. No. 14-22, § 1, 3-20-2014)

Sec. 18-106. Limitations.

No special permit issued under this section shall extend for a period of more than five consecutive days. Any break in the event shall require the issuance of a separate special event permit. Seasonal holiday sales may extend beyond three days, but shall not extend beyond 30 days prior to the applicable holiday. (Ord. No. 14-22, § 1, 3-20-2014; Ord. No. 16-05, § 1, 3-17-2016)

Created: 2025-06-23 15:25:48 [EST]

(Supp. No. 14)