ARTICLE VI. OPERATING POLICY

Sec. 17-106. Same—Standards for issuance.

The appropriate governing official shall issue a permit hereunder when he finds:

(a) That the proposed activity or use of the public area will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public's enjoyment of the public area or with other scheduled activities;

(b) That the event is of such a nature or duration that it can be reasonably accommodated in the particular public area applied for;

(c) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation;

(d) That the proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;

(e) That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome expense or police operation by the county;

(f) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour requested in the application;

(g) That the applicant does not have a history of violating permit conditions;

(h) That the proposed use is consistent with the provisions of this Code and state law.

A permit may contain such conditions as are reasonably consistent with the protection and use of public areas for purposes for which they are maintained. It may also contain reasonable limitations on the time and area within which the activity is permitted.

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