Azusa Municipal Code Div. 2 Permit

Every person conducting, managing or carrying on an outdoor festival shall first procure a permit issued by the city council as provided in this division.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.020)

An application for a permit for an outdoor festival shall be filed not less than 120 days prior to the beginning of such outdoor festival. A permit fee, in an amount established by resolution of the city council, shall be paid by the applicant at the time the permit application is filed.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.030)

An application for a permit required by this division shall contain the following information:

(1) The name, address and telephone number of the person applying for the permit and, if the application is made on behalf of a group, the name of the group.

(2) The owner, exact location, legal description, area and shape of the premises on which it is planned to conduct the outdoor festival.

(3) The owner, exact location, legal description, area and shape of all lands to be used for parking or other uses incidental to the outdoor festival.

(4) The dates and the hours during which the festival is to be conducted and during which the premises will be under the control of the applicant.

(5) An estimate of minimum and maximum numbers of customers, spectators, participants and other persons expected to attend the outdoor festival for each day it is conducted, together with detailed information supporting such estimate.

(6) A detailed explanation of the applicant's program and plans to supply and maintain security protection, water supply and facilities, sanitation facilities, medical and first aid facilities and services, vehicle parking spaces, vehicle access and onsite traffic control.

(7) A detailed description of all loudspeakers and sound equipment to be used and the intensity of the sound, in decibels, at the boundaries of the premises.

(8) The names and addresses of all persons who will or may act as security guards during the outdoor festival or the name and address of a private patrol operator duly licensed pursuant to Business and Professions Code § 7500 et seq. who will supply such security guards or both.

(9) If it is proposed or expected that spectators or participants will remain overnight, the arrangement for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar facilities.

(10) Provisions for cleanup of the premises and removal of rubbish after the event has concluded.

(11) Such other information pertinent for the outdoor festival as the council or city manager finds necessary and requires in order to determine whether or not the permit should be granted and, if granted, the conditions of such permit.

(12) A consent to the entry at any time in the course of his duties of any peace officer or other public officer in the performance of his duties.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.040; Ord. No. 98-09, § 2, 6-15-98)

At the time of filing an application for a permit for an outdoor festival, the applicant, at the same time, also shall file the following:

(1) Four copies of white-background prints of a map drawn to scale, showing:

a. The location of the property concerned.

b. The location of all highways, streets, alleys, lots and parcels of land within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed use.

c. The location of the parking area and of all other areas to be used for other uses incidental to the outdoor festival.

d. All interior accessways.

e. Access to the property.

f. The location and detailed plans of all buildings and structures on the premises or to be erected, including the bandstand, stage or other facility for performers.

g. The location of all loudspeakers.

h. The location of all toilets and medical, drinking and other facilities.

(2) A certified list, as shown on the latest available assessment roll of the county, of the names and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed use.

(3) A document showing that the applicant is the owner of the premises or an agreement in writing signed by the owner permitting such use of the premises and the filing of the application.

(4) The agreements or contracts which show the doctors, first aid attendants and ambulances which will be available at the outdoor festival.

(5) An agreement signed by the applicant that within 72 hours after the conclusion of the outdoor festival he will clean up the premises and remove all trash and debris therefrom. Such agreement shall be secured by a bond in an amount of not less than $10,000.00.

(6) An agreement signed by the applicant and by the owner of the premises that they will reimburse all owners and occupants of property adjoining the premises for all damages of any kind to such owners or occupants or to their property caused by the applicant, owner of the premises or by any person attending the outdoor festival, which damage would not have occurred had the outdoor festival not been held, and a policy of insurance against such risks.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.050)

(a) Prior to the approval, conditional approval or denial of the outdoor festival permit, a public hearing shall be held before the city council. The hearing shall be concluded at least 30 days prior to the date set for the beginning of the outdoor festival.

(b) Notice of the hearing shall be mailed to all persons whose names and addresses appear upon the latest available assessment roll of the county as owning property within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed use and shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least 14 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state the nature of the proposed festival, the estimated number of people who will attend, the dates and location of the proposed festival, as well as the date, time and location of the public hearing on the permit.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.080)

After the hearing held pursuant to subsection 18-812(b), the council shall approve or conditionally approve the permit, provided the council finds that the proposed outdoor festival will not in any way substantially jeopardize, adversely affect, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare or be materially detrimental to the property of other persons located in the vicinity of such use. The council shall deny the permit if these findings cannot be made.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.090)

A permit for an outdoor festival shall state the maximum number of participants permitted. In deciding this maximum the council may be guided by, but it is not bound by, the estimate stated in the application for a permit.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.100)

A permit for an outdoor festival shall state the dates and hours during which the outdoor festival may be conducted.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.110)

(a) In granting a permit for an outdoor festival, the council may attach such conditions as it finds necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article, including but not confined to the following:

(1) Adequate lighting, including location of all light standards and electrical switches.

(2) Provisions for cleaning up the premises after the termination of the outdoor festival.

(3) An emergency communications system sufficient to meet the emergency requirements of the police and fire departments.

(4) Advertising permitted, including advertising by loudspeaker.

(5) An assurance that the number attending does not exceed the number permitted by the permit.

(6) Such other conditions as the council finds necessary for reasons of health, sanitation, supply of food, supply of water, prevention of unreasonable noise or promotion of the general welfare.

(b) Such conditions shall appear on the permit.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.120)

After a hearing sufficient to allow the permittee to explain his conduct, the council may revoke, suspend or modify a permit for an outdoor festival where the applicant has violated this article or conditions of the permit.

(Code 1971, § 5.30.130)