The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Amusement ride means any mechanical or electrical device or structure by which persons are conveyed or moved about for diversion or amusement. The term "amusement ride" shall include but shall not be limited to the following: Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, whips, bumper cars, spin-out, whirling, airplane rides, roller coasters, so-called kiddie rides, or other rides or conveyances of like kind or character, whether fixed or mobile. The operation or maintenance of more than three amusement rides shall be deemed a carnival.

Carnival means an amusement show, operated on an infrequent basis at a temporary location, which offers public entertainment by featuring carnival games or more than three rides, or both such games and rides.

Carnival games means any form of play, contest or amusement, usually necessitating the exercise of skill or physical dexterity by the participants, which generally requires the payment of money or its equivalent in order to participate and often offers a reward or prize for the attainment of a goal or the successful completion of an assigned task. The term "carnival game" shall include but is not limited to the following: ring toss, bottle throw, coin toss, dart boards, air rifles, target shoots, basketball shooting, softball throws, shooting galleries, strength of skill machines, water pistol shoots, wheels of fortune, weight guessing, throwing or propelling any object at any target, or anything of a similar nature.

Circus means a traveling company or troupe that presents public entertainment which features exhibits or pageantry and performances by acrobats, aerialists, clowns and trained animals. In addition, the term "circus" shall include the exhibition of menageries, curiosities and monstrosities.

Parade means any parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant or procession of any kind, or any similar display, in or upon any street or other public place.

(Code 1977, § 5.30.010)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

The only carnivals, circuses or parades which will be allowed to operate in the city must be sponsored and underwritten by a nonprofit organization, institution or church of the city.

(Code 1977, § 5.30.020)

The sponsoring organization of carnivals, amusement rides or circuses must notify the proper authorities, i.e., the police department, fire department and city staff, one month prior to the date scheduled. The sponsor must furnish a copy of the liability insurance held by the carnival, amusement rides or circus and copies of the inspection certificate from the state department of labor. The city shall also be provided a list of contact persons of the (on location) carnival, amusement rides or circus.

(Code 1977, § 5.30.030)

In the case of parades, the sponsoring organization must furnish the proper authorities with the date, time and type of parade and the parade route. The parade must have the approval of the police and fire departments.

(Code 1977, § 5.30.050)

(a)

Carnivals, circuses and amusement rides. In the case of carnivals, circuses and amusement rides:

(1)

Hours. Hours of operation shall be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (midnight).

(2)

Safety standards. The organization will instruct the carnival, circus or amusement ride owners and operators that they must comply with all state and city life, safety and fire codes.

(3)

Living quarters. All living quarters associated with all circuses or carnivals shall be located adjacent to or the nearest location possible to the circus or carnival. The living area, upon removal of trailers, campers and tents, shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the city.

(4)

Trash disposal. Adequate trash containers shall be provided at the expense of the owner or operator for the disposal of trash, litter, paper and other debris.

(5)

Toilets. Adequate toilets shall be provided for patrons and employees. The owner or operator of any carnival or circus shall provide, at his sole expense, adequate toilets or portable toilet facilities for his employees and the general public. Such toilets shall not be less than 100 feet from the place where food is prepared or offered for sale and shall be constructed to prevent surface draining of body fluids. Toilets shall be flyproofed or treated with disinfectants and fly repellents. Toilets shall be sterilized.

(b)

Parades. For the safety and welfare of the spectators and participants, no one shall be allowed to throw from a float or moving vehicle any candy or other items along a parade route.

(Code 1977, § 5.30.040; Ord. No. 1093, § 1, 9-3-2013)