USE OF FACILITIES, USE REGULATIONS

Norfolk City Code ch. 13, art. II

in effect

Norfolk City Code § 13-7 Definitions.

Sec. 13-7. - Definitions. As used in this article, the term "gross receipts" shall mean the total income from ticket sales after deduction of all applicable taxes and the term "licensee" shall mean a person or entity with a permit or agreement for the use of any facility included in this chapter. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-8 Form, approval and execution of agreements/permits.

Sec. 13-8. - Form, approval and execution of agreements/permits. All agreements and permits for any facility governed by this chapter shall be in writing on forms approved by the city attorney and executed on behalf of the city by the director, assistant director or bureau manager of the department at the discretion of the director. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-9 Fees for agreements.

Sec. 13-9. - Fees for agreements. Fees in agreements for use of city facilities will be negotiated based on comparable market rates and best practices of the industry. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-10 Right of department to deny use.

Sec. 13-10. - Right of department to deny use. The departmental staff may deny the use of any facility if, in their professional opinion, such use request is not in the best interest of the city. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-11 Information to be furnished by licensee.

Sec. 13-11. - Information to be furnished by licensee. The licensee shall furnish before the performance, as required by any agreement or permit, any information requested by the department, to determine facilities, arrangements and any special services and equipment necessary for the staging and proper management of any event scheduled. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-12 Licensee waives claims against city and indemnifies city; arrangements for protection of city.

Sec. 13-12. - Licensee waives claims against city and indemnifies city; arrangements for protection of city. (a) A licensee, by entering into the agreement, shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the city and its agents and employees from any claim for any damages to the premises, fittings, equipment and furnishings of the facilities, during the time the premises are used or occupied under such agreement, and against claims of any and all persons for injury to persons or damage to property occasioned by the negligence of the lessee in connection with the use of the premises by the licensee. (b) Licensees may be required to make suitable arrangements with the director or assistant director for the protection of the city. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-13 Director's discretion on matters not covered by this chapter.

Sec. 13-13. - Director's discretion on matters not covered by this chapter. As to matters not expressly provided for in this chapter, the director or assistant director shall have discretion to enter into special agreements and use arrangements or modify the rules and regulations, as deemed to be in the best interest of the city. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-14 Licensee to comply with laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Sec. 13-14. - Licensee to comply with laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. All licensees of the facilities shall comply with all laws of the United States and the state, and with all ordinances of the city, including any rules and regulations for the facilities. Violations by the licensee may result in cancellation of the agreement or permit and discontinuance of use of the facilities unless satisfactory compliance is assured. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-15 Licensee to obtain all required permits, licenses and permit inspections.

Sec. 13-15. - Licensee to obtain all required permits, licenses and permit inspections. A licensee has the responsibility to obtain any additional permits and licenses required by state law or city ordinances and shall permit inspection by appropriate departments of the city. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-16 Licensee to employ required security and safety personnel.

Sec. 13-16. - Licensee to employ required security and safety personnel. The licensee shall employ, at its expense, such security and safety personnel as required and approved by the director or assistant director. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-17 Licensee's responsibility as to copyright infringement.

Sec. 13-17. - Licensee's responsibility as to copyright infringement. A licensee must accept all responsibility for and absolve the city from any liability or expense arising out of the use of any composition, work or material covered by copyright. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-18 Use period.

Sec. 13-18. - Use period. The use period for all events shall be governed by the agreement, but in no event shall be later than midnight. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-19 Certain space may be provided at no charge.

Sec. 13-19. - Certain space may be provided at no charge. The director or assistant director may provide office, and meeting space as they deem advisable to accommodate conventions and other licensees use of major areas of any facility, at no charge. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-20 Overnight equipment storage.

Sec. 13-20. - Overnight equipment storage. At the discretion of the director or assistant director, the licensee may be authorized to store equipment at no additional charge, at licensee's sole risk, immediately preceding or following a licensed use. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-21 Catering and concessions; radio and television rights.

Sec. 13-21. - Catering and concessions; radio and television rights. The city reserves and retains unto itself the sole right to conduct or control, either directly or through separate licensees, all concessions and catering, including, but not limited to food, beverages, programs, novelties, souvenirs, records, books and pictures and parking for motor vehicles, and all radio and television rights. The sale or dispensing of any item must have prior approval. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-22 Ticketing procedures and settlement; charge for box office service.

Sec. 13-22. - Ticketing procedures and settlement; charge for box office service. All admissions tickets shall be issued from the ticketing system employed by the facility, unless otherwise agreed. All tickets and money received therefrom shall at all times be under the charge and control of the director or his/her designee. The director shall, at the satisfactory termination of the event, make all necessary payments to the licensee of money received from the sale of tickets, less expenses incurred therefor and less any other expenses incurred as a result of the licensee's use of the facility. The director or assistant director may, waive the requirements of this section by prior written agreement. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-23 Responsibility for damages; restrictions on use of decorative or flammable materials.

Sec. 13-23. - Responsibility for damages; restrictions on use of decorative or flammable materials. (a) The licensee shall be responsible for any and all damage to the building, furnishings, fixtures or equipment resulting from their use of the facilities, ordinary wear and tear excepted. (b) No decorative or other materials shall be attached to any part of the building so as to damage the building. Written approval of the director or his/her designee must be obtained prior to the use of any flammable materials. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-24 General requirements for advertisements of events.

Sec. 13-24. - General requirements for advertisements of events. The licensee shall not advertise any performance or the appearance of any performer, unless and until contracts/permits between all parties involved have been properly executed and provided to the director or assistant director prior to the execution of the agreement or permit, unless otherwise agreed upon. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-25 Distribution of advertising matter or programs.

Sec. 13-25. - Distribution of advertising matter or programs. A licensee shall not distribute or circulate, or permit to be circulated, any advertising matter or programs at the entrance to or on any part of the premises that does not pertain completely to the immediate attraction. Such material must have prior approval of the department and at no time shall any such advertising matter or programs be distributed or circulated on parking facilities or sidewalks adjacent to the facilities. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-26 Solicitations.

Sec. 13-26. - Solicitations. No collections or donations, whether for charity or otherwise, shall be made, attempted or announced on the premises of any facility without prior written approval of the department. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-27 Overcrowding.

Sec. 13-27. - Overcrowding. Persons will not be permitted inside any facility beyond the established capacity. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-28 Required use of designated entrances and exits.

Sec. 13-28. - Required use of designated entrances and exits. All persons shall enter and leave a facility building, and articles, exhibits, fixtures, displays and other equipment shall be brought into and out of the building, only at designated entrances and exits. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-29 Objectionable activities or persons.

Sec. 13-29. - Objectionable activities or persons. Any use of the facilities which is contrary to public policy or not in the best interest of the city shall be denied and any agreement previously granted may be revoked for such cause and any and all sums paid refunded. Any performer or any other person whose conduct is objectionable, disorderly or disruptive to facility use shall be refused entrance or shall be ejected from the premises. The licensee shall hold the city harmless from any claim for such action. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-30 Liability for licensee's property.

Sec. 13-30. - Liability for licensee's property. The city, its officials, agents or employees, shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury to properties of any kind that are shipped or otherwise delivered to or stored in or on the premises of the facilities. Properties shall not be received, until the licensee has made proper arrangements for receiving, handling and storage of such material. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Norfolk City Code § 13-31 Property abandoned by licensee.

Sec. 13-31. - Property abandoned by licensee. Any equipment or effects of the licensee remaining on the licensed premises for more than ten (10) days after the expiration of the license shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of by the director or assistant director as they deem advisable. (Ord. No. 48,503, § 3, 9-14-21)

Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH13CUFAAREN_ARTIIUSFAUSREFetched: 11/1/2026