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HomeMy WebLinkAboutADM24-0016 Approved  $XVWLQ)RUGH 9/'5 May 31, 2024 2 of 4 Outdoor Festival Definition:An outdoor gathering which will include for three hours or more one hundred or more individuals for the purpose of participation in or otherwise attending a musical, theatrical or other type of event. An outdoor festival does not include any event conducted at parks, fairgrounds or other outdoor facilities improved with adequate permanent facilities to accommodate the anticipated participants and attendees. An application for an Administrative Permits for Outdoor Festivals must include an Event Management Plan and Hazard Management Plan as set forth under Butte County Code Section 24-174.1 E. 5 and 6: 5. Event Management Plan. A detailed explanation of the applicant’s program and plans to provide security protection, water supply, food supply, sanitation facilities, medical facilities and services, vehicle parking space, vehicle access (including written permission of property owners on any privately maintained roads which will be utilized for ingress or egress) and on- and off-site traffic control, fire protection and use and control of public address systems. If it is proposed or expected that spectators or participants will remain at night or overnight, the arrangements for illuminating the premises and for camping or similar facilities shall also be explained. The applicant’s plans to provide for numbers of individuals in excess of the estimate and provisions for cleanup of the premises and removal of rubbish after the festival has concluded shall be included. 6. Hazard Management Plan.A detailed explanation of the applicant’s plan for policing the activity with particular emphasis on the control and prevention of alcoholic and drug consumption, open fires, fireworks and firearms. Administrative Permits for Outdoor Festivals are subject to Operation and Development Standards as set forth under Butte County Code Section 24-174.1 F., shown below: 1. Festival Management. a. Applicant shall provide a name and text-enabled phone number for an on-site contact available during the festival hours. b. Applicant shall provide sufficient onsite security personnel each possessing a valid California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Security Guard Registration. c. Amplified sound shall be limited 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Weekends. 2. Public Health Department, Environmental Health Division. a. Applicant shall satisfy all Environmental Health Requirements for Community Event Organizer and Vendor permits. Applicant is encouraged to consult with Environmental Health Consumer Protection staff as early in the event planning process as possible to ensure compliance with permit requirements. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your event to ensure adequate time to contact and permit food vendors. Any vendors who have not been contacted/permitted may not operate at your event. b. Applicant shall provide documentation of the proposed source of potable water, including bacteriological and nitrate test results and verification of availability of adequate quantity of potable water if an onsite well is to be used. Provide information regarding handling of potable water, i.e. will portable containers be used for transportation of water, how containers will be cleaned and sanitized, etc. Inspection of water system may be required to verify source protection and adequacy of backflow prevention devices, if needed. Applicant shall supply the Environmental Health Division with a clean bacteriological sample taken from one of the hose-bibs drawing from that well as well as nitrate results PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 3 of 4 indicating Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) below 10mg/L. c. Applicant shall provide details regarding proposed management of solid waste, i.e. will a permitted solid waste hauler provide and remove dumpsters? Which vendor, how many dumpsters, etc. Applicant shall provide contact information for the contracted waste hauler. Site map shall show the location of waste/recycling receptacles. d. Applicant shall provide information regarding the number of portable toilet facilities and related hand washing stations. Applicant shall provide the Environmental Health Division with contact information for the contracted portable toilet supplier. Site map shall show the location of all portable toilets and hand-washing stations. Two portable toilets up to first 100 people is suggested with one portable toilet for each additional 100 individuals above that. e. Applicant shall provide information regarding proposed handling of wastewater generated from temporary food facilities and other activities to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health Division. Applicant shall outline how food vendors will dispose of any waste and/or wastewater generated from food preparation. f. Applicant shall provide a site map that includes all event facilities, location of food vendors, the location of all restrooms and portable toilet facilities, all hand washing stations, and all solid waste receptacles and dumpsters. Applicant may be required by other divisions to provide further information on site map. 3. Butte County Public Works Department. a. The applicant shall contact Butte County Public Works to determine the necessity of temporary traffic control and/or encroachment permits for sign placement in the County’s right of way. b. The applicant shall contact California Highway Patrol a minimum if 2 weeks prior to the event to inform them of the event and hours of operation. c. The applicant shall contact Butte County Public Works to determine standards for the placement of fee attendant/parking kiosks, if required. d. The applicant shall contact Butte County Public Works to determine any other traffic management requirements. 4. Butte County Fire. a. Outdoor assembly events are regulated by Section 3106 of the California Fire Code. Butte County Fire Department requires the applicant to submit detailed plans which include: 1. Access for emergency equipment and parking areas, including any barriers such as portable fencing 2. Fire service features (water/hydrant locations) 3. Expected attendance and exit routes 4. A Public Safety plan (CFC 403.11.2) including contact information 5. A Vegetation Management Plan 6. Proposed cooking appliance or open flame use and how they will be protected 7. Proposed use, storage, or handling of any flammable or combustible liquids and locations 8. Liquified petroleum gas use and locations 9. Electrical equipment, generator location, and wiring layout 10. Portable fire extinguisher locations 11. Tents, Temporary Stage Canopies, and/or Membrane Structure’s location and size An inspection of the facility/ event may be required and will be performed by CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department personnel. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Butte County Fire Marshall’s Office. 4 of 4 5. Risk Management. a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Festival Operator shall hold harmless, defend at its own expense, and indemnity County of Butte, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers, against any and all liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from all acts or omissions to act by Festival Operator or its officers, agents, or employees in rendering services under this contract, excluding, however, such liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses arising from county of Butte’s sole negligence or willful acts. b. Festival Operator agrees to have and maintain the insurance policies set forth in “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVALS”, available from the Development Services Department. All policies, endorsements and certificates shall be subject to approval of the County as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver only if so approved by the County. A lapse in any required insurance during this Permit shall be a breach of the provisions of this Permit, which could result in immediate revocation of the Permit. 6. Dust Control. a. Adequate dust control, in compliance with District Rule 200 – Nuisance and Rule 205 – Fugitive Dust, shall be provided. These rules are maintained by the Butte County Air Quality Management District. 7. Butte Sheriff’s Office. If the event is proposed to involve alcohol, applicant shall apply for an ABC license by contacting the local California ABC District Office and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Applicant’s Initials Directions for Travel to Property: Guests/Attendees may arrive by car from Fair St. in Chico which leads to Paseo Companeros. They may also arrive by bicycle if they so choose. Ubers and taxis are allowed as well as active transit. Local RT/bus system has a drop off on Fair Street. Event Management Plan: We will have food and drink available from a bar and multiple stands set up on opposite ends of the rear patio. “Porta-potties” with a hand washing station will be located at the front of the residence. We will have security, fencing and a first aid station. There will be fresh potable water for drinking and sprinklers for cooling. Shade is provided by trees and umbrellas. Attendee seating will take place on the rear of the patio and the rear lawn, with rented lawn chairs and tables. There are no railings/balconies on-site, and the event will be accessible to wheelchair users. Bartenders are both professionally trained and certified by the state. There will be trash receptacles for both recycling and trash disposal. There is both on-site/curb side parking as well as adequate street parking along Fair Street. There are no private roads on-site so we will not need written permission of local property owners. We will have parking on and off-site traffic control and fire protection. We will NOT have overnight parking and/or camping. We expect about 150-220 people to attend. We will have clean-up crew and rubbish removal on Monday as that is garbage pick-up day. Hazard Management Plan: We will be selling alcohol and checking ID at the entrance with 6-8 security personnel. We are NOT admitting anyone under 21 years of age. No pets are allowed other than service dogs necessary and military/ police working animals. There are no illegal drugs allowed, nor fires, fireworks, or firearms.