[Ord. No. 8896, 7-24-2023]
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:
SPECIAL EVENT
An event where the public generally is invited or permitted,
for the payment of a cover charge or other consideration, to listen
to music or engage in dancing or other forms of entertainment, including,
but not limited to:
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It shall be unlawful to charge a fee for providing forms of
entertainment without a permit except where it is specifically permitted
as a condition in a special use permit or business license.
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A. All applications for a permit to hold a special event shall be made
to the City Clerk on such forms as he/she may prescribe giving such
information as may be required.
B. All such applications shall be referred to the Chief of Police for
investigation. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall, with
the assistance of the Chief of the Fire Department, investigate the
hall or premises where it is proposed to conduct such form of entertainment
having particular regard to its provisions for safeguarding the patrons
and the public. The Chief of Police shall also investigate the person
and/or business requesting the permit and a report of such investigations
shall be made to the City Clerk. The application and report shall
thereupon be referred to the Council.
C. The Council shall direct the issuance of such permit or deny the
permit as the public interest may require.
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The following fees shall be paid upon the issuance of a permit
for a special event.
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A. Any permit issued for a special event pursuant to Section
605.120 shall be limited to two (2) consecutive days as set out in Section
605.120.
B. Any permit issued pursuant to Section
605.120 shall be limited to two (2) events per year per business.