Application requirements

(a)

Applications for special event permits shall be submitted in application forms as provided by the city. The application fee shall be established by the city manager, or designee. The application will not be considered unless accompanied by such plans, reports, photos, exhibits, documents, or other information required below.

(b)

The applicant shall provide all information as required based upon the permit sought as set forth by the city manager, or designee, which may include, security plan, fire safety plan, solid waste plan, noise attenuation plan, or other such information as needed.

(c)

Proof of payment of a nonrefundable application fee.

(d)

Payment of a security deposit. A refundable security deposit, as determined by the city manager, or designee, in the form of, cash, a cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit, may be required prior to the issuance of the permit. Based on the scope and location of the event, a pre- and post-event site inspection may be conducted, at the city's discretion, by the applicant and appropriate city personnel to determine existing conditions and evaluate potential damages, if any. Security deposits will be refunded approximately in three to four weeks after the event if all conditions are followed; public property is left in as good condition or better and without damage and all city invoices paid. Failure to comply with conditions imposed may result in forfeiture of the entire or part of deposit.

(e)

Referrals. The city manager, or designee, shall make referrals as specified herein based on the nature of the application.

(1)

Building;

(2)

Fire;

(3)

Office of film and entertainment;

(4)

Police;

(5)

Public works;

(6)

Risk management;

(7)

Solid waste;

(8)

Zoning; and

(9)

Other departments or agencies as needed.

(f)

A fee of $0.25 per day per linear foot of street obstructed by the special event shall accompany each permit application to the department of resilience and public works for the use of the public right-of-way. The linear footage shall be calculated by the department of resilience and public works utilizing the city's officially established monument lines. The director of the department of resilience and public works shall have the authority to prorate the fee on an hourly basis for special events of less than 24-hour total duration.

(Ord. No. 14357, § 2, 3-13-25; Ord. No. 14368, § 2, 6-17-25)