§ 78-406.2. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Major tourist attraction means a site of 12 acres or more devoted to a single use as an amusement theme attraction, park, convention center, performing arts center, amphitheater, stadium, or other like attraction that promotes tourism in the county.

    Special event means an event or gathering using private or public property, that:

    (a)

    Will draw an estimated 2,000 participants and spectators to a major tourist attraction, or

    (b)

    Will draw participants and spectators to a major tourist attraction with seating capacity of at least 2,000 people present on any day of the event, and/or

    (c)

    Will require or involve one or more of the following activities:

    (1)

    Closing of a public street;

    (2)

    Blocking or restricting streets, sidewalks, alleys, or other public places, in whole or in part;

    (3)

    Sale or distribution of food or beverages on streets, sidewalks, alleys, or other public places or public property, or on private property pursuant to section 6-133 or 78-117 to 78-121 where otherwise prohibited by ordinance;

    (4)

    Erection or placement of a tent, utility pole, or other temporary structure on a street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place;

    (5)

    Erection or placement of a stage, bandshell, trailer, van, portable building, grandstand, bleachers, or other apparatus used for entertainment purposes on public property, or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance; or

    (6)

    Erection or placement of temporary signage, banners, or displays of any kind in or over a public right of way or on private property where otherwise prohibited by ordinance.

    Special event parking means the provision of special event parking to the public for a fee in a parking area that normally provides required or excess parking for a particular nonresidential establishment other than the project site of a major tourist attraction or where parking is the primary use.

    Special event parking area means the designated area(s) to be used for special event parking as shown on the parking plan submitted by an applicant pursuant to section 78-406.4(f)(6).

    Special event parking registration means the submission of required documents to the business license manager demonstrating the intent of the owner/operator to provide special event parking for the term of the registration, subject to the provisions of this division and any additional conditions; and/or the document issued by the business license manager as proof of registration.

    Traffic and pedestrian safety management plan (TPSMP) means a plan for the control and flow of vehicular and traffic in the areas of a special event, as developed and devised by county officials.

(Amd. of 11-8-16)