Chapter 5.08
CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES AND SHOWS
Sections:
5.08.010 Definitions.
A. Carnival. Any combination of amusement rides, games, sideshows or exhibits consisting of three or more of such units traveling as an itinerant show or exhibition, other than a circus as the same is commonly understood, and excluding agricultural, educational, animal, advertising or hobby exhibitions, shall be deemed a “carnival” within the meaning of this title.
B. Circus. Any institution whose general occupation is that of exhibiting wild animals, feats of horsemanship, animal stunts and acrobatic or aquatic sports traveling as an itinerant show or exhibition shall be deemed a “circus” within the meaning of this title.
C. “Shows” include but are not limited to all shows, theaters, operas, concerts, exhibitions, community carnivals, community circuses, and other public amusements and lawful games. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.08.020 Applicability.
General business license provisions (Chapter 5.02 EMC) shall apply to this special license, in addition to provisions listed in this chapter. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.08.030 License required.
This is a special license and is required in addition to any other city business license the applicant may hold or may be required to hold. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.08.040 Fee and term.
The fee for a carnival, circus or show shall be as designated in the city’s fee resolution as it now reads or is hereinafter amended. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.08.050 Insurance.
Every operator of such carnival, circus or show shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect public liability insurance in the sum of $500,000 for the death or injury to one person, and $1,000,000 for the death or injury to more than one person in the same accident or occurrence. The operator will file with the city license officer a certificate of insurance in the amounts herein indicated showing the city as a named insured on such policy. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).
5.08.060 Restrictions.
A. No carnival, circus or show of a vulgar or obscene character is permitted.
B. No carnival, circus or show shall be operated within 400 feet of any school grounds during school session or events unless license applicant possesses written permission from the school involved. (Ord. 1798 § 3, 1993).