A special event permit is primarily intended to allow for the short-term placement of charitable or non-profit activities in temporary facilities or out-of-doors, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. All activities will be regulated so as to avoid incompatibility between such uses and surrounding areas.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter will have the meaning set forth in this section.

"Director" means the Director of Community Development or his or her designee.

"Supervisor" means the Community Services Supervisor or his or her designee.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

A.

No use listed in this section may be conducted on any city or private property, unless approval of a special event permit has been granted for that use.

B.

The following is an exclusive listing of the special events that may be permitted, subject to the issuance of a special event permit in accordance with this chapter:

1.

City property (including parks, public rights-of-way, sidewalks, and parking lots):

a.

Organized outdoor recreational activities, including any equestrian events or shows, non-motorized race, walkathon, bike-a-thon or similar type event that does not qualify for a park permit under Chapter 12. 24 of this Code.

b.

Parades and ancillary activities.

c.

Street fairs, carnivals, and outdoor markets.

d.

Outdoor concerts.

e.

Similar special events to items (a) thru (d) listed in this subsection, which the director or supervisor determines to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and with the applicable zone and surrounding land uses.

f.

Temporary film production.

g.

Certified farmers markets.

2.

Commercial Districts — C-G (Commercial General); C-O (Commercial Office); C-R (Commercial Recreation); I (Institutional):

a.

Auctions.

b.

Certified farmers markets.

c.

Christmas tree or pumpkin patch lots.

d.

Outdoor car shows, carnivals, or circuses.

e.

Outdoor concerts or music performances.

f.

Temporary outdoor sales or promotional events in conjunction with a permanent retail facility.

g.

Street fairs, trade fairs, job fairs.

h.

Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization, projects, or events.

i.

Similar special events to items (a) thru (h) of this subsection, which the director determines to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and with the zone and surrounding land uses.

j.

Temporary film production.

3.

Residential Districts — R-A-20:

a.

Outdoor concerts.

b.

Community fairs.

c.

Trade fairs/job fairs.

d.

Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization projects or events.

e.

Similar special events to items (a) thru (d) listed in this subsection, which the director determines to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and with the applicable zone and surrounding land uses.

f.

Temporary film production.

g.

Certified farmers markets.

4.

Open Space Recreation (OS-R) District (non-city property):

a.

Organized outdoor recreational activities, including any equestrian events or shows, non-motorized race, walkathon, bike-a-thon or similar type of recreational event.

b.

Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization projects or events.

c.

Similar special events to items (a) thru (b) of this subsection, which the director determines to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and with the zone and surrounding land uses.

d.

Temporary film production.

5.

Agricultural District:

a.

Organized outdoor recreational activities, including any equestrian events or shows, non-motorized race, walkathon, bike-a-thon or similar type of recreational event.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

A.

A special event permit must be obtained prior to the commencement of any special event.

B.

Application for a special event permit must be made on the city-prepared application form and must include the applicable application fee. Applications for a special event permit on city property will be made to the supervisor. All other applications will be made to the director.

C.

The application will require all information necessary for review of the application by appropriate city and county departments.

D.

The director or supervisor, as applicable, will cause the application to be circulated to all concerned city and county departments and personnel for recommendations.

E.

In reviewing an application for a special event permit, the director or supervisor will consider the potential effect of such a use on adjacent public and private property, traffic, and local aesthetic impacts, parking, setbacks, structural soundness, site orientation and arrangement, and hours of operation. The director or supervisor may impose such reasonable conditions as necessary to mitigate potential adverse impacts.

F.

The director or supervisor will review the recommendations of the concerned departments and will notify the applicant of approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the permit. In making such decision the director or supervisor will consider and make the following findings with respect to any approval or conditional approval:

1.

The event can occur safely, and will not adversely impact the health or safety of surrounding properties or persons occupying or using such properties.

2.

There is sufficient city, police, fire and other personnel available to support the event and the use of such resources will not deny reasonable services to other areas of the city.

3.

The event will not adversely interfere with previously approved or scheduled city construction, maintenance or other activities.

4.

The event will not adversely impede the reasonable use of city streets, sidewalks, trails, and parks.

G.

The director or supervisor may include in a special event permit, among other provisions, reasonable conditions as to the time, place and manner of the event, including the regulations in this chapter, reimbursement for the cost for special services provided by city personnel and the use of city equipment and other direct expenses incurred by the city, and a clean-up/damage deposit.

H.

Special events may be subject to additional permits, licenses or inspections as required by any applicable law, code or regulation.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

A.

Zoning District. Special events are limited to their specific zoning districts in which they are listed as permitted under this chapter.

B.

Siting. The siting of special events must, to the maximum extent practical, avoid significant reduction in the number of required on-site parking spaces or parking necessary to serve adjoining uses.

C.

Maintenance of Unimproved Areas. All unimproved areas utilized for the special event must be maintained in a manner to remove any nuisance impacts, which may include dampening of soil, addition of ground cover material, or other approved means.

D.

Sanitary Facilities. Sanitary facilities may be required, either permanent or portable, for all employees, attendants, and participants of the special event during its operational hours as approved in accordance with public health standards.

E.

Solid Waste and Recycling. Solid waste disposal and recycling requirements may be imposed in accordance with the size and scope of the event.

F.

Days and Times. The hours of operation and days may be regulated, including a limitation of the duration of the special event to a shorter time period than that requested. Certain repetitive special events such as a certified farmers market may be issued an annual special event permit. Alternatively, a trial period may be required before approving a repetitive event.

G.

Limitation on Number and Frequency. Special events held in a public park may be limited as to number and frequency of events, excluding events which are sponsored or cosponsored by the city.

H.

Deposit. A deposit, or other acceptable security, in an amount set by the director or supervisor may be required to ensure removal of all materials used in connection with, or resulting from, the special event use and to cover potential damage to any city property.

I.

Hold Harmless. As a condition of any special event permit, the applicant will be required to sign an agreement in a form approved by the city attorney, to indemnify and hold harmless the city from all activities undertaken pursuant to the permit.

J.

Insurance. As a condition of any special event permit, the applicant must provide general liability insurance naming the city, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, as additional insureds. Limits of coverage and the acceptability of insurance is subject to approval by the city's risk manager and city attorney. Certificates of insurance must be submitted for approval at least fourteen days prior to the day of the event.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

No person may conduct, or permit the conduct, of a certified farmers market unless a special event permit is first issued pursuant to this chapter. Applications for a permit for a certified farmers market will be processed in the manner provided in this chapter. The following additional provisions will apply to such an application:

A.

A permit for a certified farmers market may only be issued to a nonprofit organization.

B.

Each application for such a permit must designate a person who is authorized by the applicant to be exclusively responsible for activities authorized pursuant to the permit.

C.

Only foodstuff and merchandise may be offered for sale, or sold at a certified farmers market. "Merchandise" means prepared foods, nonalcoholic beverages, and crafts prepared specifically by the permitee. Each permit will contain a condition of approval approving specifically any items of merchandise allowed to be sold at the certified farmers market by the permittee. Only a permittee may sell or offer for sale merchandise at a certified farmers market. Foodstuff may be sold at a certified farmers market only by the person who has grown or produced such foodstuff and who holds a valid agricultural certificate.

D.

Sale of baked goods may be authorized by the operator of the certified farmers market and sold in a location that is separate from the certified farmers' market vendors. The baked goods may only be prepared and displayed in a manner allowed by appropriate permits issued by the Los Angeles County Environmental Health Department.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

A.

Permit Denial. An application may be denied on any of the following grounds:

1.

The application fails to comply with this chapter.

2.

The applicant provided false or misleading information.

3.

Previous permit violations by the applicant or organization.

4.

The findings in section 17.78.040(F) cannot be made.

B.

Permit Revocation. A special event permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may be revoked if the director or supervisor finds that any of the following conditions exist:

1.

The failure to comply with any condition of the special event permit or provision of this chapter or code.

2.

The special event has become detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or constitutes a public nuisance.

3.

The permit was obtained in a false, misleading, or fraudulent manner.

4.

New information after the permit was approved indicates materially different circumstances or facts from those known and considered at the time of approval.

The decision of the director or supervisor to deny or revoke a permit may be appealed to the city manager as provided in this section; provided, however, that the filing of such appeal will not stay the enforcement of the revocation order.

C.

Appeal to City Manager. Appeals from any decision of the director or supervisor regarding a permit denial or revocation must be made in writing and filed with the department of community development within fifteen days from the date of the issuance of the decision. The appeal must be made on the approved form available from the department of community development and must include the grounds for the appeal and the appeal processing fee established by the city council. The appeal will be final ten days following the date of the city manager's decision, and thereafter subject only to judicial review.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

The following signage is permitted as part of a special event permit.

A.

On-Site Signage.

1.

One on-site banner is permitted per approved event during the day of the event. If the on-site event involves a permitted street closure, one on-site banner is permitted to identify the event at each street closure.

2.

The banner may not exceed thirty-six square feet in area and three feet in height.

3.

When mounted on posts or a fence, the top of the banner may not exceed eight feet in height. If mounted on a building, the banner may not exceed the roofline of the building.

B.

Off-Site Signage. A permittee may have off-site signs as part of an approved event in accordance with city's policy for special event signage. In addition, up to ten directional signs, each not to exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height are permitted only on private property during the day of the event.

C.

The terms "directional sign," "off-site sign," and "on-site sign," used in this section have the meaning ascribed to such terms in Chapter 17.60 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

A.

All uses permitted by special event permit must be terminated on or before the expiration date indicated upon the permit. All materials or products used in connection with or resulting from the special event must be removed at the conclusion of the event or as set forth in the permit.

B.

Upon the removal of all materials associated with the approved special event, the permittee must request an inspection by the city to make a determination regarding the release, or other disposition of any security or clean-up deposit.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)

A.

Special event permit fees and charges will be established by city council resolution. The cost for reimbursable city services will be invoiced to the permittee within fifteen days after the expiration of the permit, and the permittee must pay such costs with thirty days of invoice otherwise late charges will apply.

B.

The permittee will be responsible for paying any applicable Los Angeles County Sheriff, Los Angeles County Fire, or other Los County department service charges incurred in connection with or due to the permittee's activities under the permit.

(Ord. No. 731, § 3(Exh. A), 5-26-2020)