§ 7-12. Temporary amusements.

(a)

Subject to the exemptions set forth in subsection 7-10(b), temporary amusements shall include the following types of short-term shows, exhibitions, or special events for which a charge for admission or participation is imposed, a mandatory donation or gratuity is required, or some other remuneration or consideration is expected in order for attendees to enjoy or participate:

(1)

Shows and exhibitions: Circuses, carnivals, rodeos, festivals, fairs, bazaars, haunted houses, Christmas displays or shows, animal shows, petting zoos, stock shows, automotive shows, collector shows, touring exhibits, and similar shows or exhibitions of extended duration;

(2)

Special events: Concerts, performances of dance, musicales, dramatic or comedy performances, sporting exhibitions or contests, and similar events of brief duration.

(b)

A show or exhibition licensed under paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be restricted to:

(1)

Those open to the public for up to thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or for thirty (30) calendar days total within a ninety-calendar day period, as specified in the license; provided;

(2)

The specified location at which any show or exhibition is held must not have hosted another show or exhibition within the past one hundred twenty (120) calendar days.

(c)

A special event licensed under paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be restricted to:

(1)

Those occurring in a single calendar day; during a two-calendar day weekend (either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday); or during a three-calendar day period that includes a weekend and a nationally recognized holiday; provided

(2)

No more than ten (10) special events total can be held at a specified location during the calendar year.

(Ord. No. 806-98, § 2, 11-16-98; Ord. No. 500-01, § 2, 6-18-01)