Tustin Municipal Code Part 4 Large Outdoor Gatherings

No person shall establish, set up, maintain, exhibit, participate in, conduct, or carry on any large outdoor gathering for pay or for no charge, without first having obtained a large outdoor gathering permit from the Director. Large outdoor gatherings do not include parades, marches, or other gatherings on City streets and sidewalks.

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)

The Director shall cause to be investigated the place where the activity is to occur and whether it is suitable for the type of activity proposed, and whether the granting of such permit with or without conditions will be detrimental to the public safety, morals, comfort, and welfare, or detrimental to adjacent properties or uses.

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)

In addition to all other information requested on the application form, the applicant shall file all of the following with the Director:

(1) A detailed description of the program, agenda, or plan of activities of the proposed large outdoor gathering;

(2) A statement of the estimated number of persons reasonably expected to attend the large outdoor gathering;

(3) A detailed description of each of the following items proposed by the applicants for the proposed amusement activity:

(a) A copy of each proposed advertisement and a description of all proposed publicity;

(b) A plan of the proposed access and traffic flow routes of ingress and egress together with proposed directional signing; traffic barriers, traffic control officers, and pedestrian control officers;

(c) A proposed parking plan;

(d) A proposed sanitation plan, including provisions for toilets and drinking water;

(e) A proposed plan for medical first aid assistance;

(f) A proposed plan for fire protection;

(g) A description of existing or proposed physical improvements, including fences, gates, ticket booths, stages, light and sound towers, grandstands, food vending, and other booths;

(h) A proposed cleanup plan for the premises, adjacent areas, and routes of access for ingress and egress;

(i) A proposed plan for providing food and beverages;

(j) A proposed illumination plan;

(k) A proposed dust control plan; and,

(l) A proposed sound amplification system plan.

(4) Written evidence of the property owner's consent for the proposed activity.

(5) Evidence of liability insurance.

(6) Evidence of required permits or approvals, or requests for such approvals, from other regulatory agencies.

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)

The following activities are exempted from the requirement to obtain a large outdoor gathering permit:

(1) Amusement activities for which permits have been granted by the Director;

(2) Events conducted on Tustin Unified School District property with District approval; and,

(3) Events sponsored or cosponsored by the City.

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)

Patrons of the large gathering shall not gather together and obstruct the free passage of any street, sidewalk, alley, public way, or access way used by members of the public.

Patrons of the large gathering shall not stand, sit, or lie on any street or sidewalk so as to obstruct or hinder the free passage of others.

The holder of the large gathering permit shall be responsible for enforcement of the foregoing, and the Director may require that security forces be employed to ensure that public ways are not obstructed.

(Ord. No. 1252, Sec. II, 6-3-02)