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Town of Plainville, CT
Hartford County
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New Laws (3) Index Notes (1)
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Plainville as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-1-1960]
Any person, group or organization desiring to use the public streets or Town property in the Town of Plainville for a parade or for any other reason, including the use of loudspeakers, shall request permission in writing of the Director of Safety or his designated agent.
The Director of Safety, or his designated agent, shall satisfy himself as to the safety and welfare of the general public before such permission is granted, in writing, taking into consideration:
A. 
Routing of traffic;
B. 
Routing for emergency vehicles;
C. 
Adequate detours;
D. 
Adequate police protection; and
E. 
Date and time in question.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to any Town property under the jurisdiction of any department or commission having its own regulations regarding these matters.
Any person, group or organization violating any provisions of this article shall be fined no more than $99 for each violation.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[Adopted 3-20-1972]
No person, association, organization or corporation shall conduct any circus, carnival or tent show in the Town of Plainville without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Police Department of the Town of Plainville or its designated agent.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
An applicant for a permit hereunder must file with the Police Chief the following information and material:
A. 
A written application, on a prepared form, providing the following data:
(1) 
Name and business address of firm originating entertainment.
(2) 
Name of principal or manager who will supervise while operating in Plainville.
(3) 
Name of local person, firm, association or organization sponsoring entertainment, if any.
(4) 
Name and residence address of principal or senior officer of such sponsor.
(5) 
Inclusive dates for which permit is requested.
(6) 
Location at which entertainment will be conducted.
(7) 
Category of entertainment.
B. 
A certificate of insurance providing general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Said application and certificate shall be provided at least 15 days prior to date on which entertainment will commence. Larger shows, based on estimated attendance, might require higher limits.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Said permit may be revoked at any time by the Police Chief if it is determined that such entertainment fails to comply with the requirements of the Connecticut State Fire Marshal, the Plainville Fire Marshal, or the Plainville Director of Health or if such entertainment is conducted in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public. Said permit may also be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation or false statement in the application therefor.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Violation of any provision of this article shall result in a fine of $50 for each such violation.