5.30.020 Definitions.
A. “Carnival” means a type of special event involving amusement rides or games to which members of the public are invited.
B. “Circus” means a type of special event conducted by any organization whose general occupation is that of exhibiting exotic animals, feats of horsemanship, animal stunts, and aerobatics, for admission to which a fee is charged.
C. “Emergency response plan” means a plan detailing the expected actions of event management and/or public safety agencies in the event or threat of an emergency.
D. “Fire marshal” means the city of Lynnwood (“Lynnwood”) fire marshal or his/her designee.
E. “Market” means a single or reoccurring special event intended to facilitate the purchase and sale of food, beverages, crafts, flowers, etc., produced, harvested, and/or manufactured by the vendor. Markets consist of multiple vendors co-locating under the direction of a central entity responsible for promotion, sanitation, permitting/licensing, utilities, and coordination with affected property owners, regulatory agencies, and service providers. Reoccurring markets are typically conducted on a weekly or monthly basis during one or more seasons per year.
F. “Parade” means a type of special event involving an organized procession or march of more than 25 persons or things that temporarily disrupts the general public’s normal use of public streets or sidewalks.
G. “Private” or “private event” means an event where persons are specifically and individually invited. It does not include an event where tickets, invitations, or announcements are available to the public. Events conducted entirely within a building are exempt from the need to obtain a permit under this section.
H. “Public” or “public event” means a special event open to the public, and includes an event where tickets, invitations, or announcements are available to the public. Events conducted entirely within a building are exempt from the need to obtain a permit under this section.
I. “Run” or “race” means a type of special event involving any race, contest or event, whether of a competitive or a noncompetitive nature, involving a procession of persons, whether afoot or upon any vehicle or device propelled by the human body, including but not limited to marathons, fun runs, walkathons, and bicycle races.
J. “Security” means employees, or other hired personnel, dedicated to maintaining order and ensuring compliance with the laws of the state of Washington and ordinances of Lynnwood.
K. “Site” has the same meaning as set forth in Chapter 21.02 LMC as now or hereafter amended, and in addition in the case of undeveloped property, a land area under common ownership, whether the land area is comprised of one lot, a combination of contiguous lots, or contiguous fractions of lots.
L. “Special event” means an activity or occurrence of limited duration such as a fair, show, festival, party, parade, carnival, circus, rodeo, promotion, entertainment, fireworks display, market, or tent sale that: (1) has the potential to impact public streets, sidewalks, utilities, or public services; or (2) disrupts or precludes the normal or intended use of property and results in considerable impact upon nearby properties. Activities associated with construction and repair are not considered to be or regulated as special events. Special events may occur upon private property or public property, or within the public right-of-way. Events conducted entirely within a building are exempt from the need to obtain a permit under this section. Special events include commercial special events, community special events, and expressive special events as further defined below:
1. “Commercial special event” means an activity or occurrence sponsored and operated by one or more businesses that is conducted primarily for the exchange of goods or services for financial gain. Commercial special events typically occur upon private property. Examples of commercial special events include parking lot sales and tent sales, promotional events, sidewalk sales, etc.
2. “Community special event” means an activity or occurrence sponsored and operated by one or more nonprofit, or public, or business entities that is conducted primarily for the public’s entertainment, celebration, fundraising, education, or recreation. Community special events may include the conducting of commerce, and typically involve the use of public parks and/or rights-of-way. Examples of community special events include community fairs, parades, concerts free to the general public, farmers’s markets, runs or races, religious outreach events, etc.
3. “Expressive special event” means an activity or occurrence where the sole or principal purpose is the expression, dissemination, or communication of political or religious opinion, views or ideas, and for which no fee or donation is charged or required as a condition of participation or attendance. Examples of expressive special events include: political rallies, marches, public speeches, and political demonstrations. For purposes of this chapter, expressive activity does not include sports events, including a run or race, fundraising events, or events conducted for the principal purpose of entertainment.
M. “Tent” means temporary membrane structures and shelters such as pop-up canopies, sails, etc., as defined in the current editions of the fire and building codes, as amended in LMC Title 9, and adopted by the city. (Ord. 3343 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3253 § 2 (Exh. B), 2017; Ord. 3128 § 4 (Exh. A), 2015)