Sec. 614.102. - Large Gatherings Prohibited.

(a) Large Gatherings are defined as 50 or more individuals standing or sitting closer than six feet from each other, outside of a completely-enclosed structure, in or near any public right-of-way, property or building in the City for business or social purposes, and which prevents the safe ingress, egress or through-passage of individuals in a public right-of-way, on a property or near a building, where the public has a right of access, in violation of this Section. (b) Owner's Consent required; Notice of Prohibited Large Gatherings; Sunset provision on December 31, 2021. (i). The owner, lessee, managing agent or person in charge of a building or property shall prohibit unpermitted Large Gatherings and may authorize a law enforcement officer to reasonably request individuals to move or leave the public right-of-way, building or property if any person within a Large Gathering is sitting or standing in the public right-of-way, near a building or on the property without consent. (ii). Whenever law enforcement has responded to 2 or more Large Gatherings at a property, building or public right-of-way, and the Owner fails to prohibit the Large Gathering, a law enforcement officer shall issue a first warning to the Owner notifying the Owner that he/she is in violation of this Section, and that any subsequent violation shall be subject to a $500 civil penalty. Unless otherwise extended or terminated by the Council, this legislation shall sunset on December 31, 2021. (c) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to outdoor gatherings authorized for (i) Special Events pursuant to Chapter 191 , Ordinance Code, (ii) individuals exercising First Amendment rights of the United States and the Florida Constitution, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and the right of assembly; and (iii) any bona fide athletic event, government-sanctioned activity or any other event where COVID-19 precautions are implemented and enforced. (d) For the purpose of this Section, the word "building" shall be deemed to include, but not be limited to, retail or service establishments such as restaurants, convenience stores, laundromats, service stations and other similar establishments open to the public. (Ord. 2020-759-E , § 1)