1. An event may not operate until an event approval has been issued as provided in this Chapter.

2. An event approval shall not be issued to any person under 18 years of age.

3. An event approval shall not be transferable or assignable without the consent of the Director.

1. Event permit applications shall be submitted to Planning and Public Works (PPW) 90 or more days prior to the first day of the event for which the application pertains.

2. The County may accept one event application spanning a series of periodic dates for events such as outdoor concert series or farmer/art markets that have identical event set-up and dismantle times, site plans, and service providers.

3. If event plans vary significantly from day-to-day or have multiple distinct event types (e.g., a parade with a separate festival) that may be best managed as separate events, the County may require separate applications for the specific event types.

4. An event or events that take place more often than 90 total calendar days per year per project site shall not be considered a temporary use and shall be considered a principal use subject to all applicable regulations for such principal use.

1. Subsequent to the filing of an application, the County shall, without unreasonable delay, approve or deny an application.

2. The Director shall have the authority to impose conditions upon the approval that promote public safety and are consistent with the purposes of this Chapter.

3. If the application is denied, the Director shall inform the applicant of the grounds for denial.