San Marcos Municipal Code Ch. 5.36 Circuses, Carnivals and Amusement Centers

The procedure to follow, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in obtaining a permit is that set forth in the uniform licensing procedure set out in Chapter 5.04.

Upon receipt of an application to operate or exhibit such carnival or go-cart center on City property with no paid admissions, the Issuing Officer shall issue a permit for the entire term thereof upon determination that such use will not be in violation of any zoning ordinance of the City, that the location and type of equipment are approved by the Department of Planning Services, that a current certificate of inspection has been issued by the State for each amusement ride to be operated within the carnival or go-cart center and that the applicant has the insurance required by Section 5.36.060.

Upon receipt of an application to operate or exhibit such carnival or go-cart center on private property the Issuing Officer shall determine if said carnival or go-cart center complies with the requirements of the zoning ordinance and the insurance requirements of Section 5.36.060 and that a current certificate of inspection has been issued by the State for each amusement ride to be operated within the carnival or go-cart center. If it is found to so comply, the Issuing Officer shall issue a permit for the entire term thereof or for one year, whichever is the lesser period of time.

A fee of $200.00 shall be paid to the City through the Issuing Officer upon the filing of each application for a permit to operate a carnival or go-cart center for a period of in excess of five days. A fee of $150.00 plus $50.00 per day shall be paid to the City through the Issuing Officer upon the filing of each application for a permit to operate a carnival or go-cart center for a period not exceeding five days.

Every operator of such carnival or go-cart center shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect public liability insurance in the sum of $500,000.00 for the death or injury to more than one person in the same accident or occurrence.