[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Glassboro 6-27-2017 by Ord.
No. 17-27. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Noise — See Ch. 327.
The Borough of Glassboro does hereby adopt the attached "Glassboro
Town Square Standard Operating Procedures" for use of the Glassboro
Town Square.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Glassboro Town Square Standard Operating
Procedures are on file in the Borough offices.
A.
BOROUGH
EVENT ORGANIZER
FACILITIES USE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
FESTIVAL
NOISE ORDINANCE
OPERATIONAL OCCUPANT LOAD
OUTDOOR VENDING PERMIT
PERMANENT DISPLAYS
PUBLIC ART
PUBLIC RALLIES
ROAD CLOSURE PERMIT
SIGNAGE
SPECIAL EVENT
SPECIAL EVENT POLICE
THE SQUARE
General definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The Borough of Glassboro.
The group or individual presenting and implementing a particular
event at the Glassboro Town Square.
The municipal permit that allows special events and festivals
to be held on site at Glassboro Town Square.
Any special event that has a multiday schedule and/or has
received major funding support from external sources.
The Borough of Glassboro ordinance that controls the sound
levels of an event.[1]
The total number of people to be accommodated in a venue.
A permit that approves the display and/or sale of merchandise
or food items on Borough property (sidewalks, streets, parks, etc.).
Works of art, awards or gifts to the Borough, or other objects
and memorabilia significant to Glassboro history, milestones, or achievements
that are installed on site.
Artworks owned by the Borough through purchase or donation.
Events which involve people protesting, promoting or supporting
an issue through the use of any or all of the following:
A permit that allows for a special event to occur on a Borough
of Glassboro roadway.
Any temporary banners, placards or boards that identify the
name of an event or the sponsors associated with it.
Any function that is less than one day in duration and is
not a regular, daily occurrence.
Police officers that are supplied by the Borough of Glassboro
Police Department and dedicated exclusively to the event at a cost
to the event organizer.
Glassboro Town Square located at 1 W. High Street, corner
of High and Main Street, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028.
B.
Booking the Town Square. To begin the booking process event organizers
must complete the Facilities Use Application and Agreement. Contact
the Town Square and Open Space Coordinator to inquire about available
dates and begin working through the rest of the process.
C.
Administration. Appropriate use of Glassboro Town Square: All programs
and use of Glassboro Town Square must adhere to the Facilities Use
Application and Agreement and Glassboro Town Square Standard Operating
Procedure. The Town Square Program Coordinator will work with you
to ensure your event meets all of our guidelines.
(1)
Behavior management policy. "Unacceptable antisocial behavior" is
behavior that disrupts the normal functioning of Glassboro Town Square,
and which, consciously or unconsciously, interferes with other's use
of the Glassboro Town Square, or disrupts the Town Square environment.
Below are examples of unacceptable behaviors defined by the laws of
the State of New Jersey, the Borough of Glassboro and/or by Glassboro
Town Square policy. Violations may result in a citation, fine or other
penalties. Actions that are unacceptable but not limited to:
(a)
Creating a disturbance.
(b)
Fighting/molesting/harassing/disorderly conduct.
(c)
Nonpermitted firearms possession or use prohibited.
(d)
Weapons possession or use prohibited.
(e)
Using profanity/obscene language directed at/or more disturbing
to others.
(f)
Vandalizing property/theft of property.
(g)
Any activity intimidating or threatening others or disrupting
a program or event.
(h)
Engaging in antisocial behavior, causing unsafe conditions.
(i)
Wearing attire or displaying material intolerance of human rights.
(j)
In-line skating/skateboarding/bicycling.
(k)
Electric vehicles, golf carts, LSVs without prior consent from
the Borough of Glassboro.
(l)
Blocking thoroughfares/doors/stairways/exits/points of access/ingress
and egress.
(m)
Causing unsanitary conditions/littering.
(n)
Smoking is prohibited within the boundaries of any Borough park.
(o)
Possession of an opened alcoholic beverage is illegal without
prior consent from the Borough of Glassboro.
(p)
Cooking and/or preparation of food is prohibited without proper
permitting.
(q)
Games/play are allowed on turf areas, but shoes with cleats
must not be worn as these damage the grass.
(r)
Fireworks are not permitted in Borough parks, or anywhere in
the Borough, except at special events with prior Council approval.
(s)
Vending (the offering of merchandise, food, beverages, admission
tickets, services, etc., for profit) at parks is only allowed with
proper permitting.
(t)
The use of tape, glue, nails, tacks, screws, staples, or other
fasteners that may scratch or otherwise damage surfaces of the Town
Square is prohibited. Paint, tacks, nails, or other fasteners are
not allowed on trees. Paint or ink marks are not allowed on sidewalks
or other surfaces.
(u)
All trash must be removed from the Town Square or bagged and
placed in trash receptacles and dumpsters.
(v)
Conducting camps, fairs, exhibitions, rallies, races, walks,
athletic games or practices, and other organizing events are prohibited
without proper permitting.
(w)
Construction of tents, canopies, inflatable amusements, or other
temporary structures are prohibited without proper permitting.
(x)
Sale of food, beverages, or other goods or services, charging
of fees for any activities or services is prohibited without proper
permitting.
(y)
The use of drones, UAVs, remote control vehicles is prohibited.
(2)
Damages. The event organizer/applicant is responsible for any cost
related to an event which has not been otherwise agreed to, in writing,
prior to the event. Event organizer is liable for any loss or damage
to Borough property or equipment. These costs include but are not
limited to the additional costs of the fee schedule and are payable
immediately to the Borough of Glassboro upon receipt of an invoice
to the event organizer. Repairs for damages are calculated at an hourly
rate and materials are charged at cost.
(3)
Inspections. A pre and post inspection of the site must be conducted
by a Borough representative and an event organizer at an agreed-upon
time. Any damages found after the event will be charged to the event
accordingly.
(4)
Permits.
(a)
All permits are the responsibility of the event organizer(s).
Required permits may include as necessary but are not limited to:
[1]
Completed application for use of facility events form and a
completed municipality use of facilities agreement.
[2]
Copy of certificate of insurance.
[3]
An application for street closure permit.
[4]
A tent permit.
[5]
Propane cooking permit.
[6]
Mobile food vendor permit.
[7]
Raffle license.
[8]
Bingo license.
[9]
New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control social affair
permit.
[10]
New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control catering permit.
(b)
Details on permit requirements and application processes can
be obtained through the Town Square Program Coordinator.
(5)
Special conditions.
(b)
Only authorized personnel are allowed to handle Borough equipment.
(c)
Special events at Glassboro Town Square must not screen or impede
access to the permanent business tenants operating on or in the vicinity
of the Glassboro Town Square.
(d)
Violation of any of the Borough of Glassboro bylaws, ordinances,
policies and procedures may result in your permit being revoked, and
you may be subject to damages and forfeit future use of the Glassboro
Town Square.
D.
Borough policies, permits and ordinances.
(1)
Alcohol.
(a)
Alcohol consumption may be permitted on site at the Glassboro
Town Square when appropriate and permitted with prior consent from
the Borough of Glassboro. Due to the public nature of this space,
approval is determined on a case-by-case basis as per the Town Square
use policy. Any alcohol served and consumed must comply with the standards
set forth by the NJABC including a social affair permit and catering
permit as appropriate. Please note that many permits require 90 days'
notice.
(b)
Special insurance requirements apply during events with alcohol
present.
(2)
Animals. Any approved animal displays are the responsibility of event
organizers, including the health and well-being of the animals as
well as cleanup and removal of all wastes from the Glassboro Town
Square. Please contact the Borough of Glassboro Health Department
to determine health regulation requirements and notify the Town Square
Program Coordinator of your intentions to include live animals at
your event.
(3)
Food. Temporary vendors, caterers or food-related additions to your
event may be permitted; please check with the Town Square Program
Coordinator and with the Borough of Glassboro Health Department to
ensure these vendors are properly licensed. A Gloucester County Department
of Health Mobile Retail Food Establishment Application must be submitted
prior to any event, including food or food products. Application forms
may be attained through the glassboro.org website or through the Borough
of Glassboro Public Health offices and may require more than 60 days
to process.
