§ 22-316. Events involving alcohol.

(a)

A special event permit involving the use or service of alcohol must be approved by the town council. An activity permit form must be filled out and submitted, along with an alcohol use request form, setting forth what alcohol will be used or served and a plan for how the permittee will:

(1)

Ensure the legal use of alcohol;

(2)

Contain the use to a designated area; and

(3)

Provide for safety and security protections.

A copy of the state liquor license shall be attached to the permit in the event the intended use is service of alcohol by a commercial vendor.

(b)

In reviewing the application for a special event permit which includes the use or service of alcoholic beverages on public land, the mayor and departments shall consider the following factors:

(1)

Whether the proposed activity contributes to the cultural, recreational or entertainment opportunities available to the community;

(2)

The appropriateness of the public land or facilities, if any, for the proposed use;

(3)

Any negative impact on adjacent property the proposed use might have;

(4)

What security, crowd control and litter control measures the applicant will be utilizing for the event or activity;

(5)

What the hours of the proposed use are, and whether there are any residences nearby that could be disturbed by late night conduct, noise and activity; and

(6)

Whether the proposed activity is sponsored in whole or in part by a public agent or entity.

(c)

In no event shall a special event permit involving the use or service of alcoholic beverages be issued unless the following conditions are met:

(1)

Appropriate supervision is provided by the applicant to ensure adequate supervision and security.

(2)

State liquor control regulations have been complied with by the applicant, and all applicable state permits have been obtained.

(3)

The town council has reviewed, and approved the special permit involving the use or service of alcohol.

(4)

An appropriate deposit has been paid, to be established by the town council. The town council is authorized some discretion and flexibility for determining the amount of the damage deposit or bond in a range from $200.00 to $1,500.00. Whenever the town council exercises discretion pursuant to this provision in addition to the criteria identified herein the town council shall consider the estimated number of people that will likely be at the special event as well as the estimated amount of alcohol likely to be available for consumption. The town council's determination may be appealed by filing a request for consideration to the town council.

(d)

The individual or group of individuals in whose name the permit is issued shall be responsible for having the permit present at the site, informing and supervising others with respect to the compliance with town ordinances and state law, the safety, sobriety, conduct and behavior of each member of the group as well as cleaning up the public area prior to, during or immediately at the conclusion of the permit's authorized time period for possessing alcohol in public areas.

(Ord. No. 101, § 3(9.40.030), 8-25-2008)