§ 14-12. Permits to exceed.

(a)

Who may apply. Any person or organization may apply for a "permit to exceed" provided the event is open to the public.

(b)

Application for permit. Applications may be made on the appropriate permit application form obtained from the planning department. All requested information shall be provided by the applicant. In the event a permit application is submitted by a group or organization, a representative shall sign the application to serve as a contact.

All applications for a "permit to exceed" shall be submitted to the planning department at least three (3) calendar weeks prior to the next regularly scheduled county commission meeting; failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for denying the permit.

(c)

Review of application. The county board of commissioners shall act upon all requests for permits. In considering and acting on all requests for "permits to exceed", the following shall be considered in issuing or denying such permit:

(1)

The timeliness of the application.

(2)

The nature of the requested activity.

(3)

Previous experience with the applicant.

(4)

The time of the event.

(5)

Other activities in the vicinity of the proposed event.

(6)

Frequency of the event.

(7)

Cultural or social benefits of the proposed event.

(8)

The effect of the activity on any adjacent residential area.

(9)

Previous violations, if any, by the applicant.

(10)

Adjoining property owners surrounding the location be notified by the planning department or applicant at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to consideration by the board of commissioners.

(d)

Permit fee. All applications for a permit to exceed shall be accompanied by a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) processing fee. This fee shall be nonrefundable except in cases of administrative error.

(e)

Permit conditions. "Permits to exceed" shall specify the duration for which noncompliance shall be permitted and prescribe any conditions or requirements necessary to minimize adverse effects upon the community or surrounding neighborhood.

(Ord. of 3-19-01; Amend. of 3-5-12)