HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-076 fireworks permits ORDINANCE NO. 2004- 76
AN ORDINANCE relating to permits for the public display of fireworks; providing
the city manager with the authority to issue permits for public
display of fireworks; providing the city manager with the authority
to waive the firework display permit fee for student organizations;
amending section 10.15.040 of Chapter 10.15 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 10.15.040 of Chapter 10.15 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"10.15.040 Permit for public display.
It is unlawful for any person to make a public display of fireworks
within the city of Yakima without having first obtained a permit to do so.
Application to make such a display shall be made in writing to the code
administration manager or his designee on forms provided for that
purpose and shall be accompanied by a fifty-dollar fee for each display;
provided, however, that the city eouneil manager may waive the fifty -
dollar application fee for student organizations. Application shall be
made at least ten days in advance of the proposed display.
The code administration manager or his designee shall investigate
whether the character and location of the display as proposed would be
hazardous or dangerous to any person or property. Based on the
investigation the code administration manager or his designee shall
submit a report of findings and a recommendation for or against the
issuance of a permit, together with reasons, to the city council manager.
The city Louncil manager may grant or deny the application and may
place reasonable conditions on any such permit issues.
A permit for a public display of fireworks shall not be issued unless
the person applying for the permit is a holder of a valid license issued by
the State Fire Marshal to make such a display. If the city council manager
grants a permit for the public display of fireworks, the sale, possession
and use of fireworks for the public display is lawful for that purpose only.
No such permit shall be transferable. Every public display of fireworks
shall be handled or supervised by a competent and experienced
pyrotechnic operator approved by the code administration manager or his
designee."
Section 2. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of
this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its
passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 7 day of
December, 2004.
Paul P. George, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Publication Date: 12 -10 -2004
Effective Date: 1- 9-2005
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. -36
For Meeting of December 7, 2004
ITEM TITLE: Public Display of Fireworks
SUBMITTED BY:. William R. Cook, Director of Community and Economic
Development
CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Joe Caruso, Supervising Code Inspector
(509) 575 -6257
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This ordinance is to provide the city manager with the authority to issue permits for
public display of fireworks: providing the city manager with the authority to waive
the fireworks display permit fee for student organizations: amending section
10.15.040 of Chapter 10.15 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: a`�` City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -76