Del Mar Municipal Code Ch. 6.52 Large Assemblage

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 926, §§ 1—4, adopted January 3, 2017, amended Chapter 6.52 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, Chapter 6.52 pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from original codification and Ord. No. 490.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a process to accommodate requests for approval of "Large Assemblage" on public property and on private property located in a residential zone where without conditions of approval, the event may have the potential to adversely impact the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 926, § 1, 1-3-2017)

A. An Operations Permit shall be required for Large Assemblage on public property or Large Assemblage on a private property located in a residential zone, unless otherwise exempted per Subsection C. Where required, it shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, manage, participate in, advertise or sponsor any large event without first having obtained an Operations Permit for Large Assemblage.

B. For the purpose of Chapter 6.52, "Large Assemblage" shall mean any large event to which members of the public are invited or admitted for a charge or free of cost and which is attended or expected to be attended by more than 50 persons.

C. The following shall be exempt from an Operations Permit for Large Assemblage:

1. An event which is held in a permanent facility for which a use permit has been issued pursuant to the appropriate sections of this Code for the operation of an amusement park, open air theater, racetrack, commercial sport or recreational enterprise, circus, carnival, or fairground; or

2. An event which is held on property owned by or under the control of a public agency and which is held pursuant to a permit, license, or lease approved by the governing board of said public agency, which permit, license, or lease contains specific authorization for said event.

3. A special event or other type of temporary public assembly and entertainment activity with more than 50 participants on private property that is subject to a temporary use permit pursuant to Section 30.73.020.

4. Where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Manager that the event is not likely to:

a. Disrupt the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic;

b. Cause unreasonable noise, light, or other disturbance; or

c. Expose property or persons to the risk of physical damage.

(Ord. No. 926, § 2, 1-3-2017)

An application for an Operations Permit for Large Assemblage shall be filed with the City Manager at least 14 business days prior to the proposed date for the Large Assemblage.

(Ord. No. 926, § 3, 1-3-2017)

A. A decision shall be made by the City Manager on an application for an Operations Permit for Large Assemblage that is required in accordance with Section 6.52.020.

B. Based upon the nature of the proposed activity, the City Manager shall impose such conditions as are reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and minimize disturbances to surrounding properties.

(Ord. No. 926, § 4, 1-3-2017)