§ 78-406.4. Registration requirements for special event parking owners/operators.

(a)

Registration required. No person shall provide special event parking for a fee, including within the four-hour period before the scheduled start time of the special event, and the two-hour period after the completion of the special event, without having registered to operate special event parking. Once registered, the operator may provide special event parking during the term of the registration regardless of the type of special event occurring.

(b)

Exemptions. Governmentally-owned or controlled properties; and onsite parking lots that satisfy zoning requirements for major tourist attractions are not required to register.

(c)

Multiple properties. A separate registration is required for each property to be used for special event parking to ensure that parking impacts may be analyzed and addressed by county officials.

(d)

Nontransferability; new registration required upon transfer of property. Special event parking registration is not transferable. Upon transfer of the possession of the premises used for special event parking, the new owner/operator shall obtain registration for special event parking no later than seven days after acquisition of the property.

(e)

Application contents and filing. Each applicants for registration for special event parking shall submit a completed application, available through the community development agency, at least 30 days prior to the initial special event and any subsequent special events. The application must contain the following:

(1)

The applicant's name, address, phone number, email address, and proof of identity;

(2)

A description of the primary use of the property, copies of valid occupational tax certificates for all businesses located on the property, and an affidavit that the primary use, as set forth in the certificate of occupancy and occupational tax certificates for the property, is an active use at the property;

(3)

The name of the property owner, address, phone number, e-mail, and evidence of payment of property taxes;

(4)

Written, notarized statement of consent from property owner for use of the property for special event parking, if the applicant is not the owner;

(5)

The name, address, phone number, email, and proof of identity of the person responsible for the operation of the special event parking area, if not the owner or the applicant. The applicant shall be responsible for providing to the community development director updated contact information for the person responsible for operations during special events. This contact needs to be available before and during the special event for consultation with public safety, as needed;

(6)

A parking plan in compliance with the Cobb County Code and development standards indicating the address and name of the primary use on the property, as shown on the signage for the primary use, boundaries of the parking area, preservation of parking for the primary use, ingress and egress locations, the parking layout (no stacking is permitted, parking must be in existing striped parking spaces), parking sign locations, and the area on the property where payment will be received;

(7)

If the parking plan includes spaces that have otherwise been leased to any other business, individual or entity, and such spaces will be utilized for special event parking, the applicant must present written approval from the other business, individual or entity leasing such spaces.

(8)

An impact statement detailing how the applicant's operation will mitigate potential impact on roadway operations, incorporate safety features for pedestrians and address crime prevention or any other public safety concerns relevant to this property; and

(9)

A registration fee in an amount as approved by the board of commissioners.

(f)

Completed applications required. Only completed applications will be considered. In the event an incomplete application package is received, community development shall notify the applicant who shall forward the missing information within three business days. Registration is not complete and the application will not be processed until the completed application package is received by community development.

(g)

The community development agency shall be responsible for coordinating activities with the appropriate public safety office, department or agency based on the venue.

(h)

Expiration. Special event parking registration is valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed only by subsequent application.

(Amd. of 11-8-16)