SPECIAL EVENTS VENDORS

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. VI, ch. 250, pt. 10

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1001 Intent.

Sec. 250.1001. - Intent. (a) The primary purpose of public sidewalks is for use by pedestrian traffic. However, vending on public sidewalks promotes the public interest by contributing to an active and attractive pedestrian environment. Therefore, to permit such activity it is necessary to provide reasonable regulation of downtown sidewalk vending to protect the public, health, safety and welfare and to promote free, unimpeded and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow. Part of this protection involves designation of vending locations, and insurance requirements to adequately protect the rights of citizens. The regulations contained in this Part do not prohibit pure speech under the United States Constitution, but merely regulate the activities which are commercial in nature. (b) During certain major special events such as the Super Bowl, it may be necessary and desirable to use portions of the street for special events vending. During such periods, it is necessary to provide reasonable regulation of downtown street vending similar to that required of downtown sidewalk vendors. Therefore, the provisions of this Part shall be applicable to special events vending occurring on City streets. (c) Special Events and the vending needs associated therewith create unique circumstances not customarily associated with downtown sidewalk vendors at other times. It is therefore necessary to establish the regulations contained in this Part during the time periods and in the said locations and areas set forth in this Part. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1002 Area of application.

Sec. 250.1002. - Area of application. The provisions of this Part shall apply generally only within the boundaries of the Downtown Overlay Zone, as defined in Section 656.361.2, Ordinance Code. For individual Special Events, this Part shall apply to such Downtown Overlay Districts, as defined in Section 656.361.2, Ordinance Code, as are determined by the Chief to be Downtown Overlay Districts within which activities associated with the particular Special Event are presumed to occur. This Part shall not apply to the Jacksonville Landing, including the leased premises and the exterior common areas as those terms are defined in the Disposition, Development and Lease Agreement ("Lease Agreement") approved by Ordinance 84-1478-798, as amended, for those uses and activities otherwise allowed under the terms of that Lease Agreement and no Special Events Vending License Agreement shall be required or granted for such uses and activities. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1003 Time of application.

Sec. 250.1003. - Time of application. The provisions of this Part shall apply during those times designated by the Mayor or the Chief as the time period during which the particular Special Event is being conducted. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1004 Definitions.

Sec. 250.1004. - Definitions. As used in this part: (a) Chief means Economic Development Officer of the City (f/k/a the Executive Director of the JEDC), or his or her designee. (b) Downtown Overlay District means those Downtown districts identified and described in Section 656.361.2, Ordinance Code. (c) Downtown Overlay Zone means that area comprising the Downtown Overlay Zone as defined in Section 656.361.2, Ordinance Code. (d) Special Event means a preplanned single gathering, event, or series of related consecutive daily gatherings or events of an entertainment, cultural, recreational, educational, political, religious or sporting nature, or of any other nature, expected to draw 500 or more persons as participants and/or spectators, at any time within the duration of the event, and sponsored by an individual or entity, whether private or governmental, within the Downtown Overlay Zone. (e) Special Event Vendor means any person who sells or offers to sell food, beverages, merchandise or services or otherwise conducts commercial activity on the public sidewalks, streets or other City property within the Downtown Overlay Zone during a Special Event. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13; Ord. 2011-732-E, § 39; Ord. 2013-695-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1005 Vending license agreement.

Sec. 250.1005. - Vending license agreement. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell food, beverages, merchandise or services on the public sidewalks, streets or other City property in the Downtown Overlay Zone during a Special Event without first obtaining a license agreement therefore from the Chief as provided in this Part. (b) The Vending License Agreement between the City and the Downtown Special Event Vendor shall, at a minimum, include the revenue to be received from the City pursuant to the License Agreement, the location at which the vending unit is to be located, any conditions associated with the vendor's operation in addition to those set forth in Section 250.1007, Ordinance Code, and the period of the license agreement. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1006 Application for license agreement.

Sec. 250.1006. - Application for license agreement. A person desiring to obtain a license agreement as a Downtown Special Event Vendor shall file an application with the Chief on a form prescribed by the Chief. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1007 Rules and regulations.

Sec. 250.1007. - Rules and regulations. (a) The Chief is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of Downtown Special Event vending activities, in addition to the rules and regulations set forth below. (b) Downtown Special Event Vendor rules and regulations: (1) The term "vendor" applies not only to the individual or business named in the license agreement, but also to anyone working with or for the vendor at the vendor's site. (2) The vending license agreement must be current and available for inspection at all times during operation of the vending unit. (3) The vending unit must be on the site for which the vending license agreement was issued. (4) The location of vending units must provide a minimum of six feet sidewalk clearance to pedestrians. (5) The vending unit must be at least ten feet from any driveway. (6) The vending unit must be a minimum of 15 feet from an intersection or crosswalk. (7) The vending unit must be a minimum of 15 feet from any building entrance or exit. (8) The vending unit may not obstruct any view of traffic or signage. (9) The vending unit must be a minimum of 100 feet from the center of any customer entrance of any establishment vending like goods, except where separated by a public street. (10) The vending unit must be a minimum of ten feet from any bus stop. (11) Any signs associated with the vending unit shall be located in or on the vending unit. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1008 Liability and insurance.

Sec. 250.1008. - Liability and insurance. Prior to any use of the public sidewalk, street, or other City property, the applicant shall provide certificates evidencing the following insurance to the Chief (which insurance certificates shall name the City of Jacksonville, its members, officials, officers, employees and agents as additional insureds on all policies, except workers' compensation, and the Chief shall review and secure the approval of same by City's Risk Management Division): (a) Commercial General Liability, including Premises, Personal Injury, Products and Completed Operations, Blanket Contractual Liability and Independent Contractors, at minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 Personal Injury, $1,000,000 Products and Completed Operations, $2,000,000 aggregate (30-day cancellation notice); and (b) Liquor Liability (if applicable): $1,000,000 minimum limits per occurrence; and (c) Automobile Liability (if applicable) $500,000 per occurrence; and (d) In the event the applicant hires employees for the special event or is otherwise required to carry workers' compensation insurance, the applicant will provide evidence of workers' compensation insurance or exemption as required by Florida Workers Compensation Law as defined in F.S. Ch. 440. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13; Ord. 2013-695-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1009 Additional applicable provisions.

Sec. 250.1009. - Additional applicable provisions. License agreement revenues collected under this Part are in addition to and not in lieu of the occupational license taxes imposed by Chapters 770 and 772, Ordinance Code. The payment of license revenues under this Part shall not relieve a Downtown Special Event Vendor or other person of liability and responsibility from paying an occupational license tax where it is required by Chapter 770 and Chapter 772, Ordinance Code. Further, persons operating pursuant to this Part, shall be subject to all applicable provisions of law, including local and State health regulations. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1010 Enforcement.

Sec. 250.1010. - Enforcement. The requirements of this Part shall be enforcement by the Chief as follows: (a) By citation for civil penalties pursuant to the authority granted by F.S. Ch. 162, Part II, and Ch. 609, Ordinance Code, in the maximum amount of $500; and/or (b) By an action for injunctive relief, civil penalties, or both, through a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.1011 Certain permitted vendors grandfathered.

Sec. 250.1011. - Certain permitted vendors grandfathered. Notwithstanding anything in the Ordinance Code, to the contrary, those persons holding Downtown sidewalk vending permits issued pursuant to Chapter 250, Part 5, Subpart A, issued at least six months before any special event as contemplated by this Chapter, including the Super Bowl, shall be authorized to conduct business, Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. in accordance with their permits and Chapter 250, Part 5, during any such special event, subject to such reasonable minor adjustments in location as may be determined by the Special Events Division. (Ord. 2004-1330-E, § 2)

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