Chapter 5.24
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sections:
5.24.020 Special event fee schedule.
5.24.030 Special event insurance—Other standards.
5.24.040 Activities not allowed.
5.24.010 Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
“Proponent,” “promoter” or “sponsor” means the individual or entity sponsoring or organizing a special event.
“Special event” means and includes but is not limited to festivals, parades, competitions, marine events, shows, exhibitions, fairs, outdoor dances, concerts, rodeos, swap meets, outdoor sales, or activities at which booths, stalls, concessions, food sales, rides or other activities are allowed, using city facilities or property. This definition shall not apply to events which are conducted pursuant to contract with the Ocean Shores Convention Center, and which are held entirely within the confines of the Ocean Shores Convention Center.
“Vendor” means selling, displaying, or advertising goods or services in any area or location not covered by a city business license. (Ord. 774 § 1, 2004)
5.24.020 Special event fee schedule.
The proponent of any special event shall obtain a special event permit following the procedures stated herein. The special event business license will be obtained through the proponent, who will be responsible for producing a list of all information as is deemed necessary and convenient by the business license clerk. All special event permit fees and special event business license fees shall be set by resolution of the city council for each day of participation. The proponent is responsible for posting the special event permit for all days of participation at the special event. The special event permit and/or license required by this chapter are separate from and in addition to the business license issued under Chapter 5.02, which may also be required when applicable. (Ord. 1065 § 1, 2020; Ord. 774 § 1, 2004)
5.24.030 Special event insurance—Other standards.
A. The proponent will also be responsible for providing a certificate of insurance for errors and omissions and general liability, naming the city as an additional insured and providing coverage in an amount not less than one million dollars. The city reserves the right to require evidence of coverage in excess of one million dollars for any special event. The insurance company issuing the certificate of insurance must be acceptable to the city’s insurance provider. The city manager shall determine when a proponent must furnish a certificate of insurance evidencing coverage in excess of one million dollars. The certificate of insurance must be received by the business license clerk no later than three weeks prior to the special event. This insurance will not be required if the special event occurs on private property.
B. The proponent must provide to the permit center copies of any and all required health permits, alcoholic beverage permits, and any other required permits, not later than ten business days prior to the special event.
C. The proponent must file with the permit center a special event application and site plan showing all utilities, buildings, and all structures to be used or temporarily constructed, including pedestrian and traffic access ways. This plan must be filed with the permit center contemporaneously with the special event application, at least sixty days prior to the proposed special event.
D. Police, fire department, and public works inspections and/or investigations will be conducted when necessary to enforce the International Fire Code, the International Building Code, the Revised Code of Washington, the Washington
Administrative Code, and any other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
E. The special event application, site plan, and supporting information shall be routed to other relevant city departments for review under applicable city codes and standards. Noncompliance with such codes and standards or with any other applicable laws and regulations shall be grounds for denial of a special event permit.
(Ord. 774 § 1, 2004)
5.24.040 Activities not allowed.
Vending as defined in this ordinance is not allowed except pursuant to Section 9.01.110 of this code. (Ord. 774 § 1, 2004)
5.24.050 Violation—Penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a special event without having first obtained a special event permit. A violation of this chapter shall be a Class B offense as defined in Section 7.01.050 of this code. (Ord. 774 § 1, 2004)