§ 26-1-2 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(A) APPLICANT means the individual who submits the Special Event Application.
(B) BLOCK PARTY means an organized neighborhood or public gathering on a street, whether public or private, on a specified date at a specific time and place.
(C) CITY means the City of Goodyear, an Arizona municipal corporation.
(D) CITY CLERK means the City Clerk of Goodyear or his/her designee.
(E) CITY MANAGER means the City Manager of Goodyear or his/her designee.
(F) CITY SPONSORED EVENT means an event that is conducted in whole or in part by the City or that is conducted on behalf of the City by third parties pursuant to a written contract with the City.
(G) EVENT ORGANIZER means any person who conducts, manages, promotes, organizes, aids, or solicits attendance at a special event.
(H) FIRE WORKS means any combustible or explosive composition, substance or combination of substances or any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation except for Consumer Fireworks as defined by Arizona State Statute Section 36-1601.
(I) FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITY means all expressive and associative activity conducted on private property or Public Forums that is protected by the United States and Arizona Constitutions, including speech, press, assembly and the right to petition but does not include commercial advertising or speech.
(J) FIRST AMENDMENT EVENT means an event where the sole activity is First Amendment Activity.
(K) GOODYEAR SPRING TRAINING COMPLEX means the land and improvements owned by the City that support Cactus League Spring Training in the City, including the stadium known as the Goodyear Ballpark, the Reds and Indians Clubhouses, the practice facilities and all of the City owned parking parcels.
(L) NON-PERMITTED SPECIAL EVENT means an event for which a Special Event Permit was required, but not obtained.
(M) NON-DOMESTICATED ANIMALS means any wild animal, reptile or fowl that is not naturally tame or gentle but is of a wild nature or disposition and that because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property.
(N) PARADE means a procession of pedestrians, vehicles, or animals or any combination thereof, traveling in unison along or upon a street, road, or highway, organized and conducted for the purpose of attracting the attention of the general public that interferes with the normal flow or regulation of pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. A Parade shall not mean a funeral procession.
(O) PERMITTEE means the Person to whom a Special Event Permit is issued.
(P) PERSON means an individual, agent, representative, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, organization, contractor, subcontractor, affiliate, association or other legal entity of any kind but shall not mean the City.
(Q) PROMOTER means any person who produces or conducts a Special Event on behalf of a Special Event Sponsor.
(R) PUBLIC FORUM means state, local, and federal property that has traditionally been open to the public for speech, assembly and debates. Public Forums do not include public streets.
(S) SPECIAL EVENT means:
(1) any gathering, use, event, or activity that is held wholly indoors that does not exceed three consecutive days and that meets all of the following criteria:
(a) the location of such gathering, use, event or activity is not zoned for such use.
(2) any gathering, use, event or activity that is held in whole or in part outdoors, that does not exceed three consecutive days, and that meets any of the following criteria:
(a) has more than 250 people at the event as attendees, participants, operators, vendors, or in any other capacity; or
(b) involves the closing or partial closing of a public street or right-of-way; or that restricts the use of a public street or right-of-way, which includes by way of example, but not limitation, races over public streets and/or sidewalks; or
(c) will block or restrict access to the property of others; or
(d) involves the use of Fireworks, special effects, large open flames such as bonfires, explosions, or other potentially dangerous displays or actions; or
(e) involves any activity or use on property that deviates from the current legal land use or legal nonconforming use of the property; or
(f) involves the installation of mechanical amusement rides and/or temporary or portable buildings; or
(g) involves the display of non-domesticated animals; or
(h) requires a State-issued temporary extension of liquor license premises or a special event liquor license; or
(i) meets the definition of Parade set forth in Section 26-1-2(N) above; or
(j) meets the definition of Block Party set forth in Section 26-1-2(B) above.
(T) SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT means the written authorization from the City allowing a Promoter and/or Special Event Sponsor to hold a Special Event pursuant to this Chapter.
(U) SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT CONDITIONS means the terms, conditions, and/or stipulations imposed as a condition of granting a Special Event Permit.
(V) SPECIAL EVENT SPONSOR means a Person who conducts a Special Event on the Person’s own behalf, or the person on whose behalf a Special Event is conducted.
(W) VENDOR means a Person, other than a Promoter and/or Special Event Sponsor, who occupies a space, cell, booth, or other temporary structure or location for the purpose of retail sales of goods or services to the public in connection with a Special Event. (Ord. 14-1301, passed 6-23-2014; Ord. 15-1322, passed 5-11-2015)