Roswell, GA
File #: 12-0231    Version: Name: Special Event Ordinance
Type: Item with Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/1/2012 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 8/13/2012 Final action: 8/13/2012
Title: Approval of an Amendment to Chapter 14, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, and Chapter 15, Reserved, of the City of Roswell Code of Ordinances. (Second Reading) Presented by Alice Wakefield, Director of Community Development
Attachments: 1. 12 - Amend Chap 14 Ord - R&P and Chap 15 - Special Events_081312, 2. Ordinance - Chap 14 - Special Events - 2nd reading, 3. Ordinance - Special Events - Alcoholic Bev - first reading, 4. Current Code of Ordinances - Chap14 - Special Events, 5. New SE Ordi 5-12 Strikethrough.docx
Title
Approval of an Amendment to Chapter 14, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, and Chapter 15, Reserved, of the City of Roswell Code of Ordinances. (Second Reading)
Presented by Alice Wakefield, Director of Community Development
Body
Item Summary:
The purpose of this amendment is to make the Special Events permitting process more efficient.  It is proposed to move the section of Chapter 14 governing Special Events to Chapter 15 which will contain similar activities such as City Facility Use, Film/Video Productions, Professional Photography, and Seasonal Business/Temporary Use.  
 
Changes include clarification of the definition of a special event; application review and approval requirements; and the establishment of a semi-annual grant process for sponsorships.  At the request of the Mayor and City Council, a provision in Section 15.1.9 has been added for the Mayor and City Council to accept sponsorship applications after the deadline for first time applicants up to 60 days prior to the event.
 
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On July 23, 2012, Mayor and City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance.
 
Financial Impact:
N/A
Presented by:
Alice Wakefield, Director of Community Development