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Carnivals and circuses shall be subject to the following development standards:

A. Carnivals shall be restricted to locations where the ingress and egress from the site shall be designed so as to minimize traffic congestion and hazards and provide adequate parking.

B. Adequate controls or measures shall be taken to prevent offensive noise, vibration, dust and glare from any indoor or outdoor activity onto adjacent property or uses.

C. The time of operation and the duration shall be limited by consideration of the impacts on the surrounding uses or the community as a whole. The frequency of operation at a particular location shall be a consideration in determining whether or not to grant the permit. Carnivals and circuses shall have adequate insurance, pursuant to City Council policy, to indemnify the City from liability. A business license shall be required.

D. The site shall be cleared of weeds and obstructions. Fire regulations shall be met as established by the fire marshal including inspection prior to opening. Security guards as required by the Police Department shall be provided. Uniformed parking attendants are to be determined by the Traffic Engineer. The number of sanitary facilities shall be as determined by the Development Services Department. All electrical installations shall be inspected and approved by the Development Services Department.

E. The Zoning Administrator has the right to impose additional standards or waive any of the above standards on the finding that said standards are or are not necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.

F. A bond shall be posted to cover any work and compliance with conditions to be done once the carnival is over. Any violation of the above regulations which has been substantial shall be sufficient grounds for the Zoning Administrator to revoke the conditional use permit and require removal of the circus or carnival from the property. (Ord. 3544 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2790, 1999; Ord. 2074 § 4, 1984).