§ 53-5. Application.  


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  • Written application for each public gathering shall be made to the Township according to the following schedule:
    A. 
    For a public gathering numbering 500 to 2,000 persons, at any one time, written application must be made 30 days prior to the first day upon which public announcement, promotion or advertising is to be made or the day upon which the public gathering is to commence, whichever first occurs; for a public gathering numbering 2,000 or more persons, at any one time, written application must be made 60 days prior to the first day upon which public announcement, promotion or advertising is to be made or the day upon which the public gathering is to commence, whichever first occurs.
    B. 
    Applications shall be made on forms provided by the Township and shall contain, at least, the following information:
    (1) 
    The full legal names, addresses and telephone numbers of all sponsor(s).
    (2) 
    The full legal name and address of the owner and the person in charge of the property to be utilized for the public gathering.
    (3) 
    If the sponsor(s) is a partnership or joint venture, all partners and parties to the joint venture shall sign as applicant. If the sponsor(s) is a corporation, a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and a corporate resolution authorizing the application shall be made a part of the application.
    (4) 
    The location and address of the property to be utilized for the public gathering.
    (5) 
    The program for the public gathering or, if no program is prepared, a narrative statement as to the purpose for which the public gathering is to be conducted.
    (6) 
    A diagrammatic plan of the proposed site of the public gathering showing the locations and dimensions of the area where the programmed entertainment, amusement or recreation is to be conducted, areas for spectators or persons attending the event, all structures existing and to be constructed, proposed parking area and service roads, potable water facilities, sanitary facilities, sewage disposal facilities, medical service facilities, facilities for and distribution of security personnel and facilities for food and beverage storage, preparation and service, as well as camping facilities and projected plans for enclosure, if necessary, of the proposed site.
    (7) 
    Evidence that all permits and licenses as required by the state and county statutes, ordinances and regulations enacted thereunder have been obtained.
    (8) 
    A statement of number of persons expected to attend the public gathering and the duration of the same.
    (9) 
    Specific information and details relating to:
    (a) 
    Temporary overnight accommodations for individuals;
    (b) 
    Sanitary and waste disposal facilities and providers thereof;
    (c) 
    Transportation and parking facilities;
    (d) 
    Security and protection of surrounding areas, including specific reference to the number of security personnel assisting in the control of traffic and supervision of those attending, and providers thereof;
    (e) 
    On-site medical facilities and providers thereof;
    (f) 
    Trash removal and site restoration and providers thereof, immediately following the public gathering; and
    (g) 
    Lighting and other utility services.
    (10) 
    Certificates of Insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in Pennsylvania evidencing comprehensive general liability, or special event public liability, in an amount of at least $5,000,000 for personal injury, $500,000 for property damage and $1,000,000 for liquor liability coverage for events that include alcohol.
    [Amended 5-6-2014 by Ord. No. 293-2014]
    (11) 
    Examples of all proposed advertising of the event, if any.
    (12) 
    Applicants' statement that they shall abide by the terms and provisions of this chapter, and all laws, rules and regulations of the United States, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Berks and Township.
    (13) 
    Evidence of Temporary Special Occasion Permit from the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board for events including the legal sale of liquor and/or malt or brewed beverages and a diagram showing the area where such sales shall take place and the measures of controls to be implemented.
    [Added 5-6-2014 by Ord. No. 293-2014]