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Harvey Cedars City Zoning Code

§ 13-20

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS.

[Added 5-19-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-16]
a. 
Definition of "special event." For the purposes of this section, the term "special event" is defined as, but not limited to, any event or infrequent occurrence that is distinct from every day uses and activities of a private commercial entity taking place on private property and which requires temporary exemption from certain municipal ordinances. Special events shall include but not be limited to pop-up shops, arts and craft shows and flea markets.
b. 
Any event that contains any of the following elements shall be considered a special event that requires a permit:
1. 
Multiple events taking place in a single venue; or
2. 
More than 20 people expected to attend; or
3. 
Live entertainment and/or amplified music will be provided.
c. 
Determination by the Zoning Officer. In the event that an application is received by the Zoning Officer which in the judgment of the Zoning Officer may not be required pursuant to this chapter, Zoning Officer shall then consult with the Borough Clerk to determine whether the application must be completed or returned to the applicant unprocessed.
d. 
Organizations or individuals holding more than one event per year may apply for recurring dates on one application, if dates will be added or modified a separate application and accompanying paperwork may be required. This decision is at the discretion of the administrators of the special event process.
e. 
The permit issued to any permittee may be revoked upon order of the Zoning Officer, Code Enforcer or the Chief of Police in the event that all preconditions therein set forth have not been complied with prior to the commencement of the special event. Any event may be shut down if it does not adhere to the proposed and approved conditions.
f. 
An application and a fee of $25 must be applied for with the Zoning Office.