Sec. 191.102. - Definitions.

As used in this Chapter: (a) Chief means the Economic Development Officer of the City (f/k/a the Executive Director of the JEDC), or his or her designee. (b) Special Event means a Neighborhood Community Event (as defined below) or preplanned single gathering, event or series of related consecutive daily gatherings or events of an entertainment, cultural, recreational, educational, political, religious or sporting nature, or of any other nature, expected to draw 500 or more persons as participants and/or spectators at any time within the duration of the event, and sponsored by an individual or entity, whether private or governmental, which is proposed to be held on public property. A special event does not include any activities on private property, except as specifically provided in Section 191.102 (d) below. (c) Public Property means property that is owned, leased, operated, maintained or controlled by the State, City, any independent agency or authority of the Consolidated Government, or other governmental entity within Duval County. (d) Events on private property which meet the definition in subsection (b) shall be considered to be special events if 500 or more people participating in the event will occupy adjacent public streets or public property during the event. (e) Permit means a document issued by the Chief approving and authorizing a special event. (f) Applicant means the authorized individual or entity who completes the special event application for a Permit. (g) Neighborhood Community Event means a Special Event hosted by a council member at a City park for the benefit of persons residing in such council member's district, or residing in the City in the case of an at-large council member, that (i) educates, promotes and informs the persons attending on governmental activities, programs or projects affecting such council member's district; and (ii) includes planned entertainment, cultural or recreational event activities that are donated and paid for by third-parties. Any third-party donations and payments received for any Neighborhood Community Event shall constitute a "gift" to the City. A Neighborhood Community Event shall not include town meetings held at a City park. A "town meeting" as used in this subsection shall mean a forum or meeting primarily held by a council member regarding a City matter to discuss information with or obtain information from City residents regarding such matter. (Ord. 2004-814-E, § 2; Ord. 2011-732-E, § 38; Ord. 2013-695-E, § 1; Ord. 2016-489-E , § 4)