The City recognizes that in certain instances, some flexibility to allow special events out of the confines of a building can be beneficial to business interests, as well as to consumers and the City, provided such events continue to promote public health, safety, and general welfare. A temporary site plan may be required by the Zoning Administrator to show that the event will not impact the neighboring properties due to noise, congestion, fire and emergency access, parking, restroom availability, lighting, or additional factors. Special events shall not involve the sale of dispensing of alcoholic beverages without prior approval from the Council. The Zoning Administrator may impose restrictions on special events that are in the public interest. The following special event applications shall require a fee in an amount determined by resolution of the City Council from time to time.

1.   Outdoor sales events, including but not limited to sidewalk sales, shall be permitted for two events per year for a maximum duration of seven days per event, subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator.

2.   Seasonal sales events shall be permitted for two events per year for a maximum duration of 45 days per event subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. Seasonal sales events are those events that, due to the nature of the product being sold or the time of year that such product is for sale, are best accomplished out of doors.

3.   Farmer's markets, carnivals, fairs, and similar large-scale events shall require Board of Adjustment approval of a temporary use permit in accordance with Section 165.20, Subsection 5.