5.30.030 General provisions applicable to all special events.
A. Permit Required. Any person desiring to conduct or operate a special event within Lynnwood shall first obtain a special event permit from the city. It shall be unlawful for any person to sponsor or conduct an event or activity requiring a special event permit without a valid special event permit. Penalties for violation of the terms of this chapter shall be as specified by this chapter. The permits and any related fees required under this chapter are separate from the license required under Chapter 5.06 LMC.
B. Consistency with Permit and Law. A special event shall be conducted: as described by the special event permit; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit; and in accordance with applicable law.
C. Tents. The use of tents shall conform to the International Fire and Building Codes, as amended and adopted by the city, and other provisions of LMC Title 9, including requirements related to wind, snow, and seismic forces.
D. Public and Personal Safety. The configuration and operation of special events shall conform to applicable laws and regulations, including provisions relating to emergency ingress and egress, barrier-free facilities, fire prevention, health and sanitation, and the operation of vehicles and equipment.
E. Solid Waste. Receptacles for garbage and recyclable materials shall be provided as specified by the director or the director’s designee and in conformance with Chapter 70.93 RCW. Solid waste containers shall be closed/covered at the conclusion of each day of activity associated with the special event. The site of special event, and adjoining properties, shall be maintained free of litter associated with the special event.
F. Business Licenses and Taxes. As required by applicable law, special event businesses/vendors shall have Lynnwood business licenses and record, report and remit taxes.
G. Exemptions. The following activities and occurrences shall comply with applicable laws and regulations, but are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter:
1. Scheduled events utilizing reserved public park and recreation facilities, in accordance with the intended use of the facility, and with park rules and policies.
2. A privately scheduled, non-reoccurring event upon private property in a residential zone with up to 100 persons attending.
3. Funeral and wedding processions.
4. The temporary sale of seasonal goods when regulated by other statutes, such as Christmas tree sales and peddling of farm produce.
5. Neighborhood block parties.
6. Expressive special events not needing a special event permit.
7. Events taking place entirely within commercial and other nonresidential buildings.
H. Signs.
1. With a special event permit application, applicants may request and the director may authorize the use of temporary on-site (on-premises) and off-site (off-premises) signs as allowed by this chapter.
2. Special event signs shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the sign. Signs shall not obstruct visibility for motorists and pedestrians, nor impede access to buildings or property. The installation of signs upon public property shall be subject to inspection by the building official and/or city engineer.
3. The applicant shall be responsible for installation, maintenance, and removal of all signs.
4. Signs for special events shall conform to the provisions of Table 5.30.030(H).
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Maximum Allowed per Special Community Event |
Maximum Allowed per Special Commercial Event |
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All signs |
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Balloon or other inflatable sign |
Not permitted. |
Not permitted. |
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Duration of display after event |
2 days. |
1 day. |
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Size of banner |
As approved by the director. |
As approved by the director. |
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Size of portable sign |
12 square feet. |
12 square feet. |
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Banner |
1 per frontage, 7 days prior to event. 2 per frontage or entrance, 24 hours prior to event. |
1 per frontage, 7 days prior to event. 2 per frontage or entrance, 24 hours prior to event. |
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On-site signs |
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Portable sign |
2 per frontage or entrance on day(s) of event. |
2 per frontage or entrance on day(s) of event. |
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Off-site signs |
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Banner |
5 banners may be displayed 3 weeks prior to event. |
2 banners may be displayed 3 days prior to event. |
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Portable sign |
5 portable signs for directional purposes. |
5 portable signs for directional purposes. |
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Over-road banner |
As authorized by the public works director. |
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I. Duration and Frequency. Unless alternative times are authorized by the director, time limitations for outdoor special events shall conform to Table 5.30.030(I).
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Number of Days |
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Maximum duration of a special event, excluding set-up and take-down |
14 |
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Maximum number of days of special event per site per year |
60 + 5 individual days for nonprofit fundraising only |
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Minimum number of days between commercial special events on same site |
5 |
J. An applicant may request and the director may approve a special event permit for reoccurring special events of an identical nature to be conducted during a calendar year. (Ord. 3343 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3253 § 2 (Exh. B), 2017; Ord. 3128 § 4 (Exh. A), 2015)