§ 7.7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Special events may be required by the community development director to comply with any or all of the following conditions, except for subsections D, I and J which may only be waived with the approval of the Larimer County Health Department, the fire district or the Larimer County Sheriff respectively. Which requirements apply to a specific event will be determined based on the location and type of event, and after consultation with the county sheriff, department of health and environment, applicable fire authority and any other county or non-county department, agency or official whose consideration the community development director deems essential to a full and complete assessment. All applicable requirements shall be specified in the conditions of the permit, if approved:

A.

An adequate and safe supply of potable water meeting requirements set forth by the Colorado Department of Health or county department of health and environment shall be provided.

B.

Separate enclosed toilets for males and females, meeting all state and local specifications, as determined by the county department of health and environment, conveniently located throughout the grounds, sufficient to provide healthful facilities, for the maximum number of persons allowed at any single time, to attend the special event shall be provided.

C.

A sanitary method of disposing of solid or liquid waste, in compliance with state and local laws and regulations, sufficient to dispose of the solid waste production of the maximum number of persons allowed at any single time to attend the special event.

D.

As determined by the county department of health and environment, the following may be required:

1.

Two certified emergency medical technicians and one emergency ambulance provided for special events with 500 persons. One additional certified medical technician provided for every additional 500 persons. An enclosed structure where treatment may be rendered shall also be provided.

2.

A licensed practical nurse or registered nurse, licensed to practice in the state, provided for special events with 1,000 persons. One additional nurse provided for every additional 1,000 persons.

3.

A vector control plan indicating how insects, rodents, and other vermin will be controlled by proper sanitary practices, extermination or other safe and effective control methods. Where necessary, a plan to control animal ectoparasites, and other disease transmitting and nuisance insects must be provided.

E.

If the special event is to occur during hours of darkness, illumination sufficient to light the area of attention (stage, actors, band, etc.) be provided at the rate of at least five foot-candles. Such illumination shall not be allowed to shine or reflect unreasonably beyond the boundaries of the location of the special event.

F.

A parking area sufficient to provide parking space for the maximum number of persons allowed at any single time to attend the special event. In addition, there shall be a traffic circulation system sufficient to allow safe and efficient traffic and pedestrian circulation for the maximum number of persons allowed at any single time to attend the special event. The flow of traffic on roads shall not be blocked or hindered, and no cars, buses or bicycles shall be allowed to park along the side of or in any public road right-of-way, without prior written approval of the county engineering department.

G.

Adequate facilities for communication with hospital, police and fire services shall be provided and based in the medical station.

H.

If the assembly is to continue overnight, camping facilities in compliance with all state and local requirements must be provided.

I.

Security which, as determined by the county sheriff, is adequate to control any disturbances which might occur at the special event. An adequate plan of peer group control may be used if approved by the Larimer County Sheriff.

J.

Applicant must provide evidence that the applicable fire protection district has been notified about the special event. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the fire protection district.

K.

Applicant assurance that sounds from the special event do not carry unreasonably beyond the boundaries of the location of the special event. Sound created by the special event which exceeds any limitations set by the Larimer County Noise Ordinance shall be presumed to be unreasonable.

L.

Applicant must provide for appropriate dust mitigation.

M.

If electrical systems are not self-supporting, electrical systems installation and maintenance must comply with minimum county and state electrical standards.

N.

Management of food service shall conform to the requirements of the county department of health and environment.

O.

Guarantees in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, bond, or cash retainer in the amount of $500.00 per acre to cover the cost any required grading, site restoration, dismantling and removal of structures, and clean-up following the special event may be required. Any letter of credit, bond or cash retainer must be irrevocable for a period of 30 days after the completion of the event. The letter of credit, bond or cash retainer will be released by the county as soon as possible after the event, after determination that the site has been adequately cleaned-up and restored from any impacts of the event. If the county has not made a determination on retention or return of the guarantee within 30 days following the event, said guarantee will be returned to the applicant.

P.

Structures and facilities shall be designed and located on the site and the site shall be maintained so as to ensure:

1.

Trees, underbrush, large rocks and other natural features are left intact and undisturbed.

2.

Natural vegetative cover is retained, protected and maintained so as to facilitate drainage, prevent erosion and preserve scenic attributes.

Q.

For special events that involve exotic animals, including but not limited to circuses, carnivals, fairs, exhibitions, races, displays, educational seminars or performances, the Community Development Director may impose as a condition of permit approval reasonable conditions the Community Development Director deems necessary or appropriate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the animals, the permit holder, those persons conducting the special event, the special event attendees, and the general public. This subsection 7.5.Q shall not apply to special events involving only livestock, domestic animals or wildlife sanctuaries licensed by the division of wildlife. The Community Development Director may consult the humane society or other animal welfare agencies or organizations in determining necessary and appropriate conditions.

R.

A description of the surface material of the parking area and a method-plan for handling traffic in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Colorado Supplement.

S.

Insurance in an amount determined to be adequate and reasonable in light of the risks and hazards relating to the special event. Applicant may also be required to purchase search and rescue (SAR) cards for some or all persons participating in the special event.

(Res. No. 05302017R003, Exh. A, 5-30-2017)