§ 10.24.090. Conduct of special event—Conditions.

A special event shall be conducted only in accordance with the terms and conditions imposed to ensure the findings required by Section 10.24.070 will exist during the continuation of the activity. Such conditions may include, when necessary:

A.

The time and location of the special event, including conditions to accommodate pedestrian and vehicular traffic;

B.

The maximum number of participants;

C.

Advance posting of event location and route, including traffic-control signing and barricades where required;

D.

Use of a method acceptable to the California Highway Patrol for providing notice to event participants of their responsibilities, including their responsibility to comply with all applicable California Vehicle Code laws;

E.

Use of special event monitors, provided, however, such monitors shall only be required if a training program is available and, in the opinion of the director and the local commander of the California Highway Patrol, such specialized training is required for the safety of the public in view of the circumstances of the particular special event;

F.

Adequate, safe parking and staging areas for the participants;

G.

Arrangements for emergency services and sanitation facilities for participants;

H.

Sweep vehicles to pick up stragglers or injured participants, litter, route signs, barricades, cones or other traffic-control devices;

I.

Authorization for and conditions of use, including maximum decibel levels and duration of use, of any mobile public address sound system equipment;

J.

One or more contracts with the California Highway Patrol to reimburse that agency for traffic control services required specifically to minimize negative impacts on traffic caused by the special event, as long as such additional services and contracts have been determined in writing by the director and the local commander of the California Highway Patrol to be necessary under the circumstances of the particular special event;

K.

Other matters which the director determines may significantly affect the safety or welfare of event participants or vehicular or pedestrian traffic;

L.

Full closure of any arterial roadway shall only be permitted for special events with a minimum of one thousand participants.

M.

Notification of all special events or filming activities shall be posted along the course for all special events or filming activities conducted on county highways, as approved by the director.

N.

Commitment by event organizer to minimize interference with agricultural activities and movement of agricultural products and equipment.

(Ord. No. 1411, § 1, 2-9-2016)