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ARTICLE II.5. Sec. 26-43. Carnivals and circuses--Definitions.
[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
"Carnival," as used in this article, shall mean any entertainment which includes sideshows or riding devices.
"Circus," as used in this article, shall mean any entertainment which includes wild animals or acrobats, but does not include a rodeo.
(Code 1973, § 19-14; Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-44. Operational permit required for operating a circus, carnival, fair, or other amusement show.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a circus or carnival without first having obtained a permit therefore from the office of the city clerk. No permit is required for any circus or carnival held within the structural walls of a church, private school, public school, and/or public building, which is sponsored by an affiliated group of such church, private school, public school, and/or public body.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-45. Permit application; inspection of shows.
The applicant for a permit required by this article shall file an application in writing with the city clerk which shall contain such information as may be required by the city clerk. At such time as an application is made, the applicant shall pay the permit fee of $100.00 to the city clerk. In the event the applicant fails to pass an inspection (as set out in section 26-50), then the applicant shall be entitled to refund of one-half of the fee. The application made to the city clerk shall then be referred to the city council and if the city council approves the application, a resolution shall be forwarded to the city clerk, who shall then issue the permit.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-46. Term; insurance; state requirements.
The permit granted under the terms of this article shall not exceed a period of seven days. The applicant, except a circus or carnival held by a church, private school, public school, and/or public body, shall furnish evidence to the city of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than $500,000.00 for any one person and $1,000,000.00 for any one accident, which shall be in force and effect before any such circus or carnival is to commence operations. Applicants shall also provide proof that all state requirements for inspection, safety, and insurance have been satisfied. A circus or carnival held by a church, private school, public school, and/or public body shall provide proof that all state requirements for inspection and safety have been satisfied.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-47. Hours of business.
All carnivals and/or circuses shall only operate between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and midnight.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-48. Sanitary conditions and lighting.
Every carnival and circus and any building in which any carnival or circus is held shall at all times be kept in a clean, healthy and sanitary condition. All stairways, halls, passages and rooms which are open to the public shall be kept open and well lighted during the time that said carnival or circus is in operation. Every carnival and circus shall maintain adequate sanitary facilities, including toilets, at all times during installation, operation, and removal of all carnival or circus structures and equipment, unless such facilities are provided on sight.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-49. Location of site, restriction on number of carnivals or circuses.
All carnivals and/or circuses shall be operated only in a C-5 or C-2 zone, or at the Rodeo Grounds at Emma Avenue and Old Missouri Road. The carnival and/or circus shall also comply with all setback requirements for the zone in which the carnival or circus is located. For carnivals and/or circuses conducted on a parking lot of another business, there shall be a maximum of three permits issued for such location per calendar year.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-50. Inspections.
No permit shall be issued until inspections and approval shall have been made by the following:
(a) The city's fire marshal, who shall inspect all carnival and circus premises and equipment for compliance with the fire code.
(b) The building inspector, who shall inspect for amusement ride safety certification and electrical inspection certification.
The fire marshal and building inspector must sign their approval on the permit, before any permit shall be issued by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Sec. 26-51. Duties to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations--License revocation.
All persons licensed pursuant to this article must insure that all equipment and devices used in the carnival or circus comply with state and federal regulations. Any violation of this section shall constitute grounds for revocations of the license.
(Ord. No. 3955, 9-26-06)
Secs. 26-52--26-65. Reserved.
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