ARTICLE XIXb. SPECIAL EVENTS AND/OR TEMPORARY USES

26-1073 Intent.

The intent of this article is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Pontiac residents by establishing regulations relating to the operation, control and management of special events, to provide for traffic, parking, security and nuisance abatement; to provide penalties for violation of said article.

(Ord. No. 2437, 3-19-24)

26-1074 Definitions.

Special event means any event, whether conducted on public or private property, that may generate or invite public attendance, participation, or spectators for a particular and limited purpose and time, including but not limited to for-profit parties, festivals, concerts, shows, exhibitions, carnivals, circuses, parades, fundraising walks or runs, fairs, or any similar events or activities. Also referred to as a temporary use.

Temporary use license means a license issued by the Community Development Director which allows the applicant to conduct a temporary use and/or special event.

(Ord. No. 2437, 3-19-24)

26-1075 General provisions.

It is unlawful for any person to hold or conduct any special event or temporary use in the City of Pontiac unless the Planning Division has first issued a temporary use license in compliance with Section 2.542 of the Pontiac Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2437, 3-19-24)