[R.O. 2006 §500.010; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003]
All previously adopted Building Codes are superseded by those adopted and modified herein. It should be noted that the codes being adopted herein are those published by the International Code Council, Inc., which is the national model code organization made up of the former Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., International Conference of Building Officials, and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., model code organizations. Throughout the ordinances and Building Codes adopted herein, wherever the term "name of jurisdiction" or "local jurisdiction" appears, it shall be deemed to mean the City of Warrenton, Missouri. Throughout the ordinances and Building Codes adopted herein, wherever the terms "Building Official" or "Code Official" are used, it is deemed to mean the Building Commissioner.
[R.O. 2006 §500.020; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003; Ord. No. 1994 §I, 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 2403, 6-5-2018]
Building codes will be applied by use and occupancy classification as follows:
Residential — Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (town houses) not more than three (3) stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code 2015 (Section 500.310).
Commercial and Large Scale Residential — All structures not included in "Residential" above shall comply with the International Building Code 2015 (Section 500.100), the ICC Electrical Code 2014 (NEC2014) (Section 500.160), the International Plumbing Code 2015 (Section 500.190), the International Fuel Gas Code (Section 500.220), the International Mechanical Code 2015 (Section 500.250), and the International Energy Conservation Code (Section 500.280) requirements.
Additional codes adopted herein will be enforced as appropriate for situations within the scope of each of the codes.
[R.O. 2006 §500.030; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003; Ord. No. 1743 §I, 1-15-2008; Ord. No. 1889 §I, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 1995 §I, 9-6-2011]
A. 
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or intends to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, of which the installation is regulated by these codes, including the finishing or remodeling of any leased or rented premises, or intends to cause any such work to be done shall first make application to the Building Commissioner and obtain the required permit. An occupational license for all contractors and/or subcontractors performing any work within the scope of the permit is required prior to the issuance of the permit.
[Ord. No. 2189 §I, 9-16-2014]
B. 
Temporary Structure Permit. A temporary structure permit shall be required for any structure that is temporary in nature and intended for commercial uses for the general public, including tents, bleachers and mobile, non-residential trailers or vehicles. Permits may be issued for a maximum period of one hundred eighty (180) days.
1. 
Recreational vehicles or mobile homes of any type shall not be considered temporary structures.
[Ord. No. 2138 §I, 1-21-2014]
Any demolition within the City must comply with the requirements as set forth in the City of Warrenton's policies and procedures regarding demolition.
[R.O. 2006 §500.040; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003; Ord. No. 1689 §I, 5-1-2007; Ord. No. 1744 §I, 1-15-2008; Ord. No. 1819 §I, 12-16-2008; Ord. No. 1889 §II, 3-2-2010; Ord. No. 1985 §I, 8-2-2011]
A. 
Building Permit Fees. A fee for each plan examination and permit shall be paid prior to issuance of the permit. Additional fees will be charged to cover necessary special inspection and reinspection costs.
B. 
Fee Schedule. Permit fees shall be calculated using the estimated construction cost of the most recently published International Code Council table. The building permit fee multiplier shall be applied to each type of construction as follows:
1. 
Building permit (all inclusive — new construction) — Estimated cost x 0.0040 (not including plan review).
2. 
Plan review — Estimated cost x 0.0015.
[Ord. No. 2189 §II, 9-16-2014]
a. 
Master Plans. A one-time plan review fee will be charged to review a set of master plans. Building permit applications submitted for the construction of a residence built pursuant to an approved set of master plans will not be charged an additional plan review fee, except as set forth herein. The master plans will become void and/or subject to additional plan review fees if there are revisions and/or modifications made to the master plans, or if the City adopts any new ordinances or codes applicable to the construction contemplated by the master plans after the approval date of the master plans. As used in this Section, "master plans" are a complete set of residential construction plans showing all elevations and options for a specific home model to be built by a single applicant.
3. 
Finished basement permit:
Flat fee: 2,000 square feet or less — $75.00
More than 2,000 square feet — $150.00
C. 
Miscellaneous Charges. Miscellaneous permit fees shall include permits to alter, repair or construct in the following crafts. The permit applicant shall supply the estimated cost of that type of construction activity. The following fees shall include plan review.
[Ord. No. 2432, 9-18-2018; Ord. No. 2449, 2-5-2019]
1. 
Electric permit — Estimated cost x 0.0040.
2. 
Plumbing permit — Estimated cost x 0.0040.
3. 
Mechanical permit — Estimated cost x 0.0040.
4. 
Deck permit/shed/garage — Estimated cost x 0.0040.
5. 
Swimming pool permit — Estimated cost x 0.0040.
6. 
Fence permit — Flat fee $40.00.
7. 
The permit fee for moving a building or structure to a new location shall be as for new construction by the most recent published square foot schedule of construction valuation.
8. 
Mobile Homes Inspections — A three hundred fifty dollar ($350.00) inspection fee includes initial inspection and one (1) re-inspect if necessary. Each additional re-inspection is seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Mobile home inspection fees must be paid in advance.
9. 
Private sewage disposal system permit — Estimated cost x 0.0040.
10. 
The permit fee for demolition of a building or structure shall be minimum fifty dollars ($50.00) for two thousand (2,000) square feet and fifty dollars ($50.00) per additional one thousand (1,000) square feet or part thereof and be in force for ninety (90) days. If demolition has not been completed in this time, an applicant can apply for an extension up to an additional ninety (90) days. Said application for extension may, at the request of the Building Commissioner, require said applicant to post a bond in an amount to be determined by the Director of Operations. A renewal fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for ninety (90) days shall be assessed at that time. If required by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), an approved copy of a DNR permit shall accompany an application for demolition permit.
11. 
Temporary structure permit —twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per structure.
D. 
Minimum Permit Fee. The minimum permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged within the City of Warrenton.
E. 
Extra Inspection. If by judgment of the Building Commissioner an inspection requested is not ready or accessible for inspection or in the judgment of the Building Commissioner the applicant has caused the City extra inspections other than typically required, a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) may be assessed for each additional inspection or reinspection.
F. 
Fee Refunds. The Building Commissioner is authorized to refund fees as follows:
1. 
The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. 
Not more than ninety percent (90%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit and is considered a "same as" permit.
3. 
Not more than eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done for a permit for which a plan review effort has been expended.
4. 
The Building Commissioner shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
[R.O. 2006 §500.050; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003; Ord. No. 2432, 9-18-2018]
The Building Commissioner shall make all of the required inspections or the Building Commissioner shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Building Commissioner is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the City Administrator of the City of Warrenton.
[R.O. 2006 §500.060; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003]
A. 
Authority. Whenever the Building Commissioner finds any work regulated by these codes is being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of these codes or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the Building Commissioner is authorized to issue a stop work order.
B. 
Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.
C. 
Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment.
[R.O. 2006 §500.065; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003]
A. 
No person shall engage in any land disturbing activity or any other action which causes or permits any soil, mud, earth, sand, gravel, rock, stone, concrete or other materials or liquids to be deposited, dropped upon or to roll, flow, stand or wash upon or over any street, street improvement, road, sewer, storm drain, watercourse, right-of-way or any other property in a manner to interfere with the use of such property or which creates a nuisance or a hazardous condition which is detrimental to the property, health, safety and welfare of the public.
B. 
No person shall, when hauling soil, earth, sand, gravel, mud, rock, stone, concrete, building materials or any other materials or liquids over any street, road, alley, allow such materials or liquids to blow, drop, be placed or spill over and upon such street, road, alley or property without permission from the Building Commissioner or designee and/or owner of the property.
C. 
No person shall operate a vehicle hauling rock, sand, gravel, dirt or similar material over any street or roadway unless there is a tarp or similar covering pulled over the load or unless permission is obtained from the Building Commissioner or designee.
D. 
All matter or objects described in this Section shall be immediately removed in a prompt and on-going manner as it occurs and not as a cumulative effort at the end of the day or project.
E. 
Any person who causes any soil, mud, earth, sand, gravel, rock, stone, concrete or other materials or liquids to be deposited or to roll, flow, wash or drop onto any street, road, alley or other property shall be directed to immediately remove such materials or liquids; and any person failing or refusing to do so shall be issued a summons or warrant to appear in Warrenton Municipal Court.
[R.O. 2006 §500.075; Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003]
A. 
General. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Commissioner relative to the application and interpretation of these codes within the City of Warrenton, shall be heard by the Building Board of the City of Warrenton. This Board shall be appointed by the Mayor and be approved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Warrenton and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business.
B. 
Limitations On Authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of these codes or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of these codes do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Board shall have no authority to waive requirements of these codes.
C. 
Qualifications. The Building Board of the City of Warrenton shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the City of Warrenton.
Ord. No. 2505[1], 1-21-2020]
A. 
Delineation Of District. The Main Street Overlay District shall be as delineated in Section 405.195(A)(4)( b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Warrenton.
B. 
Balconies In The Main Street Overlay District.
1. 
Construction of balconies over public sidewalks will be allowed within the Main Street Overlay District, subject to the requirements and conditions contained in Subsection (B)(2) and (3) hereof.
2. 
Obstructing Or Damaging Pavement, Curbing Or Sidewalk. The construction of balconies over public sidewalks, including balconies with load-bearing columns anchored to sidewalks, will be allowed within the Main Street Overlay District subject to the requirements and conditions contained in Subsection (B)(4) hereof.
3. 
Balconies may have load-bearing columns anchored to public sidewalks providing that the following standards are met:
a. 
Construction Standards:
(1) 
The design of all structural components of the balcony, including supports and attachments to the main building, shall be performed by an architect and civil engineer registered by the State of Missouri.
(2) 
Structural loads used in the design of these structures shall comply with the City's current Building Code.
(3) 
Minimum clearances provided in a public way shall be reviewed by the Building Department on a case-by-case basis but shall in no case be less than eight (8) feet vertical clearance between the lowest point of projection and the highest point of the sidewalk. In addition, the horizontal clearance shall in no case be less than otherwise provided in the Building Code or for accessible routes provided for persons with disabilities.
(4) 
Design of any structural load-bearing column shall conform to one (1) of the following:
(a) 
Protection from impact shall be provided from the anchor point up to four (4) feet above the highest point of the sidewalk.
(b) 
Design of the structure shall include sufficient strength of the structure to withstand the removal of any one (1) of the supporting columns. The load basis for this strength shall be only designed for a load combination of dead load plus one-half (1/2) live load.
(5) 
Design of any structural load-bearing columns shall include footings capable of supporting all design live loads and combinations, including wind load uplifts.
(6) 
For each elevated floor or porch surface, a bottom rail or curb shall be provided that will reject the passage of a two-inch ( 51 mm) diameter sphere.
b. 
Before a building permit shall be issued, each proposed balcony must be approved by the Board of Aldermen after a public hearing and after consideration of the following criteria:
(1) 
Review and recommendation of the proposal by the Warrenton Downtown Association.
(2) 
The design of new balconies should be based on the architectural character of the building. If the balcony contributes to the historic character of the building, every effort should be made to maintain and preserve it.
(3) 
Historic photos of downtown will give clues to the most appropriate balconies.
(4) 
Balconies should be examined for historical significance.
(5) 
Historic elements should be repaired using durable materials similar to or superior to the original.
(6) 
Missing or inappropriate elements should be replaced with balconies appropriate in scale, proportion, form, color selections and materials.
(7) 
Construction must comply with local building codes regulating minimum clearance, maximum overhang and use of post supports in front of the building.
c. 
The applicant shall submit the required certified drawings, names and addresses of adjacent property owners, renderings and/ or photographs that will allow the review committee to evaluate the request. In addition to the building permit fee, a $300.00 publication deposit will be retained to cover costs of the public hearing notice. Any balance shall be refunded or collected.
C. 
Main Street Overlay District Property Maintenance Requirements.
1. 
Purpose; Application. The Main Street Overlay District ( the "District") is the historic downtown of the City of Warrenton, and the Board of Aldermen hereby find that in order to safeguard and preserve the character, buildings and structures located within the District, the following sections of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code shall apply within the District, in addition to the Property Maintenance Code requirements set forth in Section 500.350 of the City's Municipal Code:
a. 
304. 2 Protective Treatment. Exterior surfaces, including, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. Siding and masonry joints, as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight. Metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion, and surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.
b. 
304.6 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
c. 
304. 8 Decorative Features. Cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition.
d. 
304. 11 Chimneys and Towers. Chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. Exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
e. 
304. 13 Window, Skylight and Door Frames. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weathertight.
(1) 
304. 13. 1 Glazing. Glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes.
f. 
304.9 Overhang Extensions. Overhang extensions, including, but not limited to, canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts, shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. Where required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
2. 
Property Improvement Plan.
a. 
Within 10 days of notification of a violation of the Main Street Overlay property maintenance requirements, an owner of a building or structure may submit a property improvement plan to the City setting forth the applicant's plan to improve the property and bring the property into compliance with the City's Municipal Code. The City Administrator shall consider the following when reviewing a property improvement plan:
(1) 
Whether the violation is an imminent threat to the health, safety or general welfare of the citizens;
(2) 
The nature and extent of the violation(s) and the estimated costs of abating such violation( s);
(3) 
Any other information deemed relevant by the City Administrator.
b. 
Upon approval of a property improvement plan, the City shall stay enforcement of the property maintenance requirements detailed in the property improvement plan as long as the property is in compliance with the City-approved property improvement plan, except that nothing herein shall limit the City from taking any action for violations that pose an immediate risk to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
3. 
Violation And Penalty. Any person who shall violate provisions of this Article and the codes adopted herein or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall perform work in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Building Commissioner or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of these codes shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and court costs of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The following conditions shall apply to property maintenance violations:
a. 
For property maintenance violations committed within a twelve- month period beginning with the first violation: two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first property maintenance violation, two hundred seventy-five dollars ($ 275.00) for the second property maintenance violation, three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for the third property maintenance violation, and four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) for the fourth and any subsequent property maintenance violations.
b. 
The court may only sentence a person to confinement for violations endangering the health or welfare of others.
D. 
Public Festivals Within The Main Street Overlay District.
[Ord. No. 2526, 7-7-2020; Ord. No. 2585, 2-16-2021; Ord. No. 2778, 8-1-2023]
1. 
Purpose. It is the purpose of this Section to promote festivals/events within the Main Street Overlay District by providing a uniform planning and permitting process to assist sponsors and City staff in allocating available City resources. Conditions in festival/event permits are imposed in the interest of public health, safety, welfare, convenience and economic impact; to provide for fees and charges as authorized by the Board of Aldermen; and to administer the permit process.
2. 
Definitions. For purposes of this Section, the following terms shall be defined as follows, unless a different meaning is expressly stated:
APPLICANT
The individual person who completes the application and who shall act as the primary contact and responsible party for the festival/event.
FESTIVAL/EVENT
An event held in a fixed location on City property or City right-of-way, which the general public may attend. Festival/event includes arts and craft shows, outdoor barbeques, carnivals, circuses, dances, entertainment activities, exhibitions, fairs, flea markets, shows, or other similar events. Not included in this definition of festival/event are the temporary closure of streets for parades, running events or events exclusively involving political or religious activity or events intended primarily for the communication or expression of ideas where no vendor activities are involved and which are protected under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
PERMIT
The permit issued by the Board of Aldermen.
SPONSOR
The group or individual who is listed on the permit application as one (1) of the responsible parties for the festival/event.
VENDOR
Any individual, firm, or organization who sells goods or services at a festival/event, including but not limited to concessions, food counters, and booths for the sale of crafts, memorabilia, souvenirs, services, or other similar items.
3. 
Permit Required.
a. 
Any person or group desiring to conduct or sponsor a festival/event within the Main Street Overlay District shall first apply for a permit under this Section. Applications shall be submitted at least thirty days (30) days prior to the proposed date of the festival/event to allow adequate time for review of the application and event planning. The Board of Aldermen shall issue or deny a permit prior to the event date.
b. 
Applicants for festival/event permits under this Section must file with the City Clerk or his/her designee a completed application form, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1) 
The name(s) of the applicant(s), who will be organizing the festival/event;
(2) 
The phone number and permanent address or business address of the applicant;
(3) 
A description of the nature of the event and goods or services which will be sold at or during the event;
(4) 
The starting time of setup and preparation for the festival/event and the time of cleanup will be completed at the conclusion of the event, including the requested time and locations for street closures;
(5) 
A drawing indicating the location where the festival/event is to occur to include the location of proposed street closures, intended uses of existing and proposed grounds, structures, and parking areas;
(6) 
Indicating that there are adequate recycling and/or waste-collection services provided;
(7) 
Whether there are sufficient crowd-control measures, including accessibility for ingress/egress, and emergency access for public safety personnel;
(8) 
A refundable five hundred dollar ($500.00) deposit ensuring adequate cleanup of the event area;
(9) 
Any other relevant information required by the City.
c. 
An application is not considered complete until all relevant information and payment are received.
d. 
A permit issued under this Section shall be valid only for the time period approved by the Board of Aldermen and vests no permanent rights in the applicant.
4. 
Administration.
a. 
The City shall establish a permit application form and publish such forms on the City's website. Upon receipt by the City Clerk of a complete application for a new festival/event, the application shall be immediately sent to all pertinent City departments for review, comments, and recommendations.
b. 
In acting on an application, City staff shall state findings and conclusions on the following matters of public record:
(1) 
Whether the information contained in the application required by this Section is complete, whether it is incomplete and has not been addressed after being advised by the City, or contains misleading or false information;
(2) 
Whether there is adequate traffic management based on the time, place, or size of the proposed festival/event, including its impact on businesses and residential areas contiguous to the proposed event location, including the assembly area(s) around the proposed area; whether it will unreasonably interfere with the safe and expeditious movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, ingress or egress to or use of adjoining private property, or unreasonably disrupt, the use of a street when it is usually subject to significant traffic congestion;
(3) 
Whether there are sufficient crowd-control measures, including accessibility for ingress/egress, and emergency access for public safety personnel;
(4) 
Whether the proposed festival/event would present an unreasonable danger to the health or safety of participants or other members of the public, or cause damage to public or private property;
(5) 
Whether the conduct at the proposed festival/event would require the assignment or deployment of sworn members of the Police Department resulting in a substantial public service being delivered by that Department and the anticipated costs for such deployment needed to protect public health and safety, persons, and property;
(6) 
Whether a permit has already been approved for a time and approximate location within ninety (90) days of the proposed event, or would unreasonably interfere with another festival/event for which a permit has been issued, or a City-sponsored event;
(7) 
Whether there is adequate recycling and/or waste-collection services to be provided;
(8) 
Whether the applicant has previously violated the provisions of a similar permit or has violated City ordinances, or any other regulations in connection with a previous planned event in the City;
(9) 
Whether there are any other permit conditions necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents.
5. 
Approval, Denial Or Modification Of Application.
a. 
The Board of Aldermen may approve, deny, modify, or condition an application for a festival/event permit based on the criteria set forth above. The Board of Aldermen may include in a festival/event permit, among other provisions, terms or conditions, including, but not limited to:
(1) 
Time, place, and manner of the event;
(2) 
Compliance with health and sanitary regulations;
(3) 
Provision of emergency services, security, and other services deemed necessary by the City for health, safety, and welfare purposes;
(4) 
Conditions necessary to mitigate the impact and inconvenience caused to businesses affected by the festival/event; and
(5) 
Deposit or payment of or reimbursement for City costs associated with the event.
6. 
In addition to the reasonable terms and conditions that may be included in a festival/event permit, a festival/event permit shall ensure that:
a. 
No fee may be charged nor donations solicited for admission to the festival/event area located within the Main Street Overlay District. This condition does not prevent the event sponsor from collecting vendor fees and charges, or allowing the sale of goods and services at the event, or soliciting or allowing the solicitation of donations for support of non-profit organizations in a manner such that the solicitation would not reasonably be construed by the general public as a charge or donation for admission.
b. 
The event sponsor is responsible for all equipment setup and take-down, litter and garbage cleanup and disposal at the event venue, and prompt removal of all event equipment and site cleanup at the conclusion of the event.
c. 
No stakes, pegs, or other affixed hardware may be placed into City property or rights-of-way unless such activity is specifically allowed under the permit.
d. 
The sponsor of a festival/event shall make provisions for the free exercise of speech at the event. If the sponsor intends to impose any manner and location restrictions on the free exercise of speech at the event the restrictions must be submitted, in writing, with the application and must include a statement as to how the free exercise of speech will be accommodated. Any manner and location restrictions imposed by the sponsor must comply with those clearly set forth in the permit.
e. 
Each festival/event at which food is sold or served shall propose a method of notifying event vendors and attendees that only service animals are allowed in areas where food is prepared and served. Sponsors will be presumed to have provided adequate notice by prominently placing in or adjacent to all areas where food is sold or served signs which state "No animals other than service animals allowed in food sales, serving, and preparation areas."
f. 
The City may condition any permit on a requirement that the sponsor give written advance notice and provide a written mitigation plan for the festival/event and its probable economic impact on businesses located in close proximity to the festival/event.
g. 
Additional permits and licenses may be required for festivals/events to meet the conditions established by the permit or other City, Warren County, or State of Missouri codes, including food permits, liquor licenses and business licenses for vendors.
7. 
Each permit authorized to be issued by the Board of Aldermen shall contain the following information:
a. 
Date(s) and hours of the approved festival/event;
b. 
Geographic boundaries of the approved festival/event location and road-closure locations;
c. 
Required conditions and/or restrictions;
d. 
Festival/event permit number; and
e. 
Any other conditions deemed appropriate by City staff for the conduct of the festival/event and the enforcement of this Section.
f. 
The sponsor or his/her authorized representative shall be on-site during the festival/event, and a copy of the permit shall be displayed at the event venue in a manner visible to a City official and shall be exhibited upon demand by any City official.
g. 
No permit issued under this Section shall be transferable or assignable.
8. 
Appeal Of Denial Or Revocation Of Permit. Any person aggrieved by the denial, conditional approval or revocation of a permit shall have the right to petition the Board of Aldermen for reconsideration. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the City Clerk within fourteen (14) days after notice of the action complained of has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The Board of Aldermen shall set a time and place for a hearing on such appeal, and notice of such hearing shall be given to the person in the same manner as provided for in this Section.
9. 
Fees And Charges. The permit is for the use of City property and the provision of City services associated with the event. Any person, firm, or organization who sponsors a festival/event within the City must also:
a. 
Pay all City property usage fees in accordance with applicable code or fee schedules adopted by the Board of Aldermen;
b. 
Obtain all applicable State, County and City permits and licenses and pay associated fees;
c. 
Apply for and receive approval for City utility services or usage of City utilities in advance of the festival/event and pay associated usage charges and fees in accordance with City billing policies and practices, and pay the City's commercial customer fees for City utility services provided to the festival/event;
d. 
Reimburse the City for actual costs of City personnel, services, and supplies required as a direct result of the sponsor's failure to comply with permit conditions for the event within forty-five (45) days of the date of issuance of invoices for such by the City.
10. 
Waiver Of Fees And Charges.
a. 
The Board of Aldermen may waive all or any portion of the following fees and charges for a sponsor, if the Board of Aldermen finds that the festival/event will not cause a significant disruption in the delivery of normal City services and the festival/event is of sufficient public benefit to warrant the expenditure of City funds without reimbursement by the sponsor:
(1) 
The actual cost of City personnel for services incurred on behalf of the festival/event during regular work hours;
(2) 
Incidental City costs for supplies, mileage and vehicle maintenance that are not included in the ordinary rate for City utility services.
b. 
The Board of Aldermen's decision to deny a request for waiver of fees or costs may be appealed as directed in this Section. The Board of Aldermen shall take reasonable steps to determine the approximate cost of all City services provided to festivals/events without charge.
11. 
Hold Harmless. As a condition of the issuance of any permit under this Section, the applicants and sponsors shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents, for any and all suits, claims or liabilities caused by, or arising out of, any use or activity authorized by any such permit.
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Insurance Requirements. The sponsor shall provide general liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Limits and terms of acceptable coverage will be determined as recommended by the City Administrator and set forth in the festival/event permit. Certificates of insurance are to be submitted to the City for approval prior to the issuance of the permit.
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Revocation Of Permit. Any permit issued under this Section may be summarily revoked by the Chief of Police at any time when, by reason of weather, disaster, pandemic, public calamity, riot, or other emergency or exigent circumstances, the Chief of Police determines the safety of the public or property required such immediate revocation. The City Administrator may summarily revoke any permit issued pursuant to this Section if the City Administrator finds that the permit has been issued based upon false information or when the permittee exceeds the scope of the permit or fails to comply with any condition of the permit. Notice of such action revoking a permit shall be delivered, in writing, to the sponsor by personal service or by posting at City Hall if personal service cannot be achieved.
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Editor’s Note: This ordinance repealed former Section 500.080, Downtown Commercial Historic Area (DCHA), adopted and/or amended by Ord. No. 1571, 12-6-2005, and as further amended.
[Ord. No. 2742, 2-7-2023]
Pursuant to Section 260.295, RSMo., the City will not recognize any provision from any code adopted by the City, including the International Building Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.100); International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.130); National Electric Code, 2014 Edition (Section 500.160); International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.190); International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.220); International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.250); International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.280); International Residential Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.310); International Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.340); International Private Sewage Disposal Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.370); International Fire Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.400); and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 Edition (Section 500.440) that prohibits the use of refrigerants approved for use under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 7671k, or the regulations promulgated thereunder, provided any related equipment is installed in accordance with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 7671k, or the regulations promulgated thereunder.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 500.090, Violation and Penalty, adopted and/or amended by Ord. No. 1341, 9-16-2003, and as further amended, was repealed by Ord. No. 2505, 1-21-2020.