Rialto Municipal Code Ch. 5.74 Special Event Vendors

A. For the purpose of this chapter, "special event vendor" means and includes any person, corporation or association of persons who rents a booth or space at an arts and crafts fair, farmers' market, or other similar type event, for the purpose of selling goods, products, prepared foods or other merchandise, or for the purpose of disseminating information about, or recruiting membership to a particular organization, or for the purpose of operating an amusement/game booth. The definition applies to all such special event vendors, regardless of whether the activity is conducted for profit or nonprofit purposes.

B. The definition of "sponsoring agency" as used in this chapter shall be the same as that definition set forth in Chapter 5.72.

C. For the purpose of this chapter, "entertainer" or "entertainment" means and includes any person, group, corporation or association of persons who performs music, juggling, clown acts, or any other presentation or activity of any nature which is designed or intended to divert, amuse or attract the attention of persons observing such presentation, at a farmers' market, arts and crafts fair, or other similar type event which is conducted by a "sponsoring agency."

(Ord. 1160 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1142 § 2 (part), 1991)

In the exercise of the police powers of the city and for the purpose of revenue and regulation, every special event vendor and entertainer shall be licensed, and the fee charged therefor is set forth in this chapter. It is a misdemeanor for any special event vendor or entertainer to operate, conduct or carry on business in the city without first obtaining a license to do so, as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 1160 § 2, 1991: Ord. 1142 § 2 (part), 1991)

A. In addition to, and as prerequisite of, a booth rental fee as may be required by the sponsoring agency, all special event vendors shall pay a license fee in one of the following manners:

1. Weekly. The weekly license fee for special event vendors shall be five dollars, payable in advance of the date of the event.

2. Annual. The fee for an annual license for special event vendors shall be the same as the amount established for other businesses in the city, as set forth from time to time by resolution of the city council, and such fee shall be payable in advance, and in the manner set forth in Chapter 5.04.

B. All entertainers shall pay a license fee in one of the following manners:

1. Weekly. The weekly license fee for entertainers shall be five dollars, payable in advance of the date of the event.

2. Quarterly. The quarterly license fee for entertainers shall be thirty-five dollars, payable in advance, for the duration of the calendar quarter.

3. The sponsoring agency may, at its own discretion, choose to cover an entertainer's business license under an annual business license paid by the sponsoring agency for entertainment. The license shall be two hundred fifty dollars per calendar year, payable in advance, but in no case later than January 31st of each year.

(Ord. 1160 § 3, 1991; Ord. 1142 § 2 (part), 1991)

Application for such license shall be made to the city licensing officer in writing, on such form as provided by the city licensing officer. Upon approval of such license, the city licensing officer shall issue a license to the applicant. Each license shall be nontransferable, separate and distinct, and no person shall seek to exercise the privileges granted thereunder except the person, corporation or association of persons to whom it is issued, and for the period of time for which it is issued.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: Ord. 1142 § 2 (part), 1991)

The effect of this chapter shall not apply to:

A. Any seller of fresh produce, honey or eggs, whose license is paid for by a sponsoring agency as set forth in Chapter 5.72;

B. Any municipal, county, state or federal agency or branch thereof;

C. Any free-lance entertainer who performs for the public free of charge, or for donations only provided other requirements of this code are fully complied therewith.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: Ord. 1160 § 4, 1991: Ord. 1142 § 2 (part), 1991)

A. All special event vendors and entertainers are exempt from paying the new business review-inspection fee as currently set forth in Resolution No. 3713, or as it may be amended in the future.

B. No special event vendor entertainer shall apply for, or be granted a waiver from the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 1160 § 5, 1991: Ord. 1142 § 2 (part), 1991)