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Temporary Event Ordinance

Town of Wolfeboro Zoning Ordinance

1.0  Authority

Pursuant to the authority granted under RSA 31:39 or any other
applicable state statute, this ordinance is hereby enacted by the
voters of the Town of Wolfeboro.

2.0  Title

This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the "Temporary Event
Ordinance of the Town of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire".

3.0  Purpose

The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the orderly, compatible
and safe use of property for temporary events and to assure
adequate provision of parking, sanitary facilities, utilities and
safety services.

4.0  Provision

      4.1 Temporary events may be allowed whether or not permitted
      by any other Town Ordinance or Regulation.

      4.2 Any event shall be limited to no more than seven (7) days.

      4.3 Adequate provisions shall be made for parking, traffic
      circulation, utilities including water, sewer and electricity,
      sanitary facilities, lighting and safety services.

      4.4 The event shall be compatible with the adjacent properties
      and the neighborhood.  Adequate provision shall be made to
      assure the security of adjacent properties from trespass,
      vandalism, noise, light or other adverse conditions which may
      potentially result from the event.

5.0  Permit Required

      5.1 The Selectmen shall have the authority to grant a permit
      for a temporary event upon a finding that the purpose and
      provisions of this Ordinance have been met and furthermore,
      may impose such restrictions and conditions as may be
      necessary to uphold the purpose of the Ordinance.

      5.2 The Selectmen may, at their discretion, consult with Town
      staff, outside experts or any State or Federal agency as may
      be necessary to determine that the provisions of this
      Ordinance are met.

6.0  Procedures

      6.1 The applicant shall submit to the Selectmen's Office a
      completed application form provided by the Selectmen.  The
      application must be received at least seven (7) days prior to
      the Selectmen's meeting at which the application is requested
      to be considered.

      6.2 Notice to the general public shall be given at least five
      (5) days prior to the meeting at which the Selectmen will
      consider the application.  The notice shall be posted in at
      least two (2) public places and include a description of the
      proposal, its location and the name of the applicant.

      6.3 The Selectmen shall, at a public meeting of the Board,
      review the application and render a decision within thirty
      (30) days of the receipt of the application.  Should the
      Selectmen deny the application, the reasons for denial shall
      be stated in the minutes of the meeting and a written decision
      issued to the applicant within seventy-two (72) hours of the
      decision.

      6.4 The applicant shall post the permit in a conspicuous place
      at the site during the event.

7.0  Penalty

      7.1 The Selectmen shall have the authority to endorse this
      ordinance to the maximum extent permitted under RSA 31:39 or
      any other applicable laws of the State of New Hampshire.

8.0  Administrative Provisions

      8.1 Nothing contained in this ordinance shall be construed as
      repealing or modifying any other ordinance or regulation of
      this Town.  Nor shall this ordinance be construed as repealing
      or modifying any private restrictions place upon property  by
      covenant, deed, or other private agreement, or any restrictive
      covenants running with the land to which the Town is a party,
      but shall be in addition thereto.

      8.2  Separability - If any section, subsection, sentence,
      clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to
      be unconstitutional or illegal, such invalidity shall not
      affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
      ordinance.

      8.3 Amendments - This ordinance may be amended by majority
      vote of any Town Meeting.

      8.4 Effective Date - This ordinance shall take effect
      immediately upon its adoption by a Town Meeting.

9.0  Definitions

      9.1 Temporary Event - A function lasting for not more than
      seven (7) days open to the general public and whose proceeds
      shall be used for charitable purposes only.