Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Art. II Special Business License

No person shall sponsor, conduct, promote, advertise or sell or furnish tickets or other authority for an outdoor festival unless under and by authority of a valid, unexpired and unrevoked special business license authorizing the outdoor festival issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC and this chapter.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 4.10 RCMC, an application for a special business license to conduct an outdoor festival shall be filed not later than 90 calendar days in advance of the date the festival is proposed to commence.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

In addition to the matters prescribed by RCMC § 4.10.030, an application for a special business license to conduct an outdoor festival shall contain that information and material prescribed by RCMC § 4.38.220 through § 4.38.240.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

The application shall include the name (including aliases), age, residence, mailing address and telephone numbers of each person making the application. If the application is filed by a partnership, the name (including aliases), age, residence and mailing address, and the telephone numbers of each partner shall be included. If the application is filed by a corporation, the application shall (A) be signed by the president, vice president and secretary thereof and contain their residences, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers, (B) contain the telephone numbers, the mailing addresses, and the street addresses of the principal place of business of the corporation, and (C) include a certified copy of the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the corporation.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

The application shall include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owners of the premises upon which the proposed outdoor festival, including automobile parking and other incidental uses, is to be held, and the exact location, legal description, and area of these premises. If any of the owners of the premises is a partnership, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all partners shall be included. If any of the owners of the premises is a corporation, the street address and telephone numbers of the principal place of business of the corporation, together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the principal officers thereof, shall be included.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

The application shall include:

A. The date or dates and the hours during which the proposed outdoor festival is proposed to be conducted;

B. A statement of the maximum number of persons proposed to be admitted to the outdoor festival on each day;

C. Specification of the means of identifying the persons permitted to attend the festival, whether by tickets or otherwise; the number of tickets or other entitlements to admission to be issued for distribution; the names and addresses of all persons who are to receive such entitlements for distribution; and the number of such entitlements to be provided to each distributor;

D. Identification of all fencing, the number and location of admission gates, security and other measures proposed to ensure that actual attendance does not exceed the maximum prescribed by the license; and

E. The text of all advertising intended for the purpose of publicizing the festival, which shall be subject to approval only in relation to compliance of the text with those requirements prescribed by RCMC § 4.38.115.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

A. The application shall include a detailed statement of the applicant's plans to supply all facilities, services, resources and guarantees required by RCMC § 4.38.040 through § 4.38.100, together with:

1. The names and addresses of all business entities or other persons intended to supply the facilities, services and resources, coupled with an exact description of the facilities, services or resources each business entity or other person is intended to supply;

2. Contracts or other written statements executed by the providers showing the charges to be imposed for the facilities, services or resources to be provided, and the dates and amounts of all deposits or other advance payments required therefor; and

3. Financial statements by the applicant showing the availability of funds with which to make any deposits or advance payments required.

B. The application shall include copies of the written instruments required by RCMC § 4.38.030, § 4.38.095 and § 4.38.100. The bonds required by RCMC § 4.38.095 and § 4.38.100 shall be filed with the finance director not later than the date of and as a condition precedent to issuance of the special business license.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(C)))

The application shall include a map of white background print, drawn to scale, showing:

A. The location of the property on which the proposed outdoor festival and all related activities will be held;

B. The location of all highways, streets, alleys, lots, and parcels of land within 700 feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed use;

C. All access ways to the property;

D. All exterior access ways;

E. The location of all buildings and structures on the premises, or to be erected thereon, including, but without limitation to, all bandstands, stages, tents, other facilities for performers, and bleachers, tents or seats for those attending;

F. The location of all loudspeakers; and

G. The location of all toilets, medical facilities, lighting, emergency communications, drinking facilities, and solid waste receptacles.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4)

An application shall not be deemed completed until each of the following persons associated with an applicant has been fingerprinted and photographed at the Rancho Cordova police department:

A. All general partners, if the applicant is a partnership;

B. All joint venturers, if the applicant is a joint venture; and if one or more of the joint venturers is a partnership or corporation, those partners, directors or stockholders to whom the requirements of this section would apply if the partnership or corporation were the applicant;

C. A sole proprietor, if the applicant is a sole proprietorship;

D. All owners of more than 10 percent of the voting shares of stock, if the applicant is a commercial corporation;

E. All directors, if the applicant is either a commercial or nonprofit corporation;

F. All members of the management committee, if the applicant is a partnership or joint venture;

G. All members of a governing body or other board or committee to which management is entrusted, if the applicant is an unincorporated association; and

H. Each president, general manager, vice president, chief assistant manager, secretary, treasurer or any officer with equivalent or similar authority employed or retained by the firm who is the applicant.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)))

Upon receipt of a fully completed application, the finance director shall provide copies thereof to the chief of police, director of health department, director of public works, chief of the fire protection district with jurisdiction over the site where the outdoor festival is to be conducted, and planning director. Each of said officials shall determine whether, with regard to their specific areas of responsibility under this chapter, the proposed outdoor festival can be held without violating any of the provisions of this chapter, and shall make such determinations as are otherwise required by the provisions of this chapter.

Each such official shall submit to the finance director within 30 calendar days following the date of filing of a completed application his or her written findings, determinations and requirements.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A), (C)))

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCMC § 4.10.040, the finance director shall act upon the application not later than 30 calendar days following the date of filing of the application, and the provisions of RCMC § 4.10.040(C) shall not constitute grounds for denial of a special business license to conduct an outdoor festival.

B. The finance director shall issue the special business license within 30 days after the date on which the application is filed, unless, in addition to the grounds prescribed by RCMC § 4.10.040, either:

1. The planning director, chief of police, director of public works, chief of the fire protection district with jurisdiction over the site where the outdoor festival is to be conducted, or director of health has found in writing that the proposed outdoor festival sites or facilities would not comply with all health, zoning, fire and safety requirements and standards imposed by the laws (including ordinances) applicable to the site where the outdoor festival is to be conducted, including this chapter; or

2. The planning director, chief of police, director of public works or director of health finds in writing that any of the facilities, services, resources or guarantees proposed by the applicant as required by this chapter are insufficient to satisfy any discretionary requirement imposed by any of said officials pursuant to authority conferred by this chapter; or

3. The finance director finds in writing that because of the inadequacy of financial resources of the applicant or for other reasons there is a significant risk that any of the facilities, services, resources or guarantees required of the applicant by this chapter will not be provided.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A), (C)))

A. A special business license authorizing an outdoor festival pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall state on its face, and the finance director shall be vested with discretionary authority to determine based upon considerations of health, safety and welfare as identified by this chapter, the following:

1. The maximum number of persons authorized to attend the festival on each date the festival will be conducted;

2. The dates and hours during which the festival may be conducted; and

3. Such conditions pertaining to conduct of the festival as may be deemed appropriate.

B. To the extent that the license authorizes a lower maximum number of persons to attend the festival than proposed by the applicant, authorizes the festival on fewer dates or during more restricted hours than proposed by the applicant, or contains conditions to which the applicant objects, said provisions of the license shall be appealable in the same manner and in accordance with the same procedure as if the application had been denied, and said appeal shall be governed by the procedures and standards prescribed by RCMC § 4.10.110 through § 4.10.130.

(SCC 578 § 17 (part), 1983; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(C)))