ARTICLE III. - ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS


Sec. 15-35. - Application of general provisions.

Unless the provisions of this article otherwise provide, all of the provisions of Article I of Chapter 15 are applicable to the licenses referred to in this article.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Sec. 15-36. - Definitions.

An "entertainment event" means and includes any entertainment or amusement activity, show, or assemblage which is organized or promoted for commercial or noncommercial purposes for any time period up to seven consecutive days on any one site whether or not an admission fee or donation is requested or required. It shall include but is not limited to theatrical or musical performances, lectures or meetings, tent shows, dog and pony shows, circuses, carnivals, or rodeos.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Sec. 15-37. - Schools; exemption.

This article shall not apply to any public or private schools that organize any outdoor entertainment events for the purpose of raising funds.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Sec. 15-38. - Investigation of applicant.

For the purposes of this article, the health officer, the sheriff, and the fire control officer shall serve as the investigating agencies. The agencies shall investigate applications in compliance with the provisions of section 15-8 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Sec. 15-39. - License conditions.

In addition to any other conditions that may be imposed as a prerequisite to the effective dates of the license, the following conditions shall apply upon issuance of the license:

(1)

County indemnified. The applicant holds harmless and indemnifies the county, and its employees, officers, and agents, against claims or damages arising out of the event and for all costs which may be incurred by the county for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety, and welfare as a result of the occurrence of such an event.

(2)

Applicant to comply with all other applicable requirements. The applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of the ordinances of the county and the laws of the state, and furnish any required documents, insurance policies, bonds, security agreements or other papers required by the county.

(3)

Number of attendees. The applicant shall not allow a greater number of persons to attend the outdoor entertainment event than is permitted by the license, or sell or distribute tickets in an amount in excess of the attendance authorized by the license.

(4)

Access to premises. The applicant shall allow the appropriate law enforcement agencies and county officials to enter upon the premises at any time for the purpose of any inspections deemed necessary and exhibit any required permits or licenses upon request.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Sec. 15-40. - Cleanup.

The applicant shall, during the conduct of the event, keep the real property upon which the event occurs, and the surrounding real property, free from all debris, trash, garbage, refuse, vector and animal harboring or breeding sources or other waste. The applicant shall provide containers to the attendees of the event as directed by the health department for the disposal of waste. Within 12 hours after the termination of the event, the applicant shall clean up and properly dispose of all such waste from the site and surrounding property. All waste shall be removed from the site and surrounding property within 48 hours from the termination of the event. Removal shall include lawful disposal thereof.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Sec. 15-41. - Immediate suspension.

The treasurer-tax collector, sheriff, health officer or fire control officer may suspend the operation of; and close any outdoor entertainment event prior to the expiration of the license when in his or her opinion it becomes necessary to prevent injury to any person, or damage to property, or both. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to deprive the sheriff; highway patrol, other law enforcement officers or fire control officer of any authority vested in such public office by any provision of state or county ordinance.

(Ord. No. 584, § 2, 4-11-00)

Secs. 15-42—15-48. - Reserved.