§ 18-124. Permit requirements.

(a)

Permit requirements for public displays. Permits for supervised public display of fireworks in the unincorporated area of the county by fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations, groups, or individuals may be granted by the zoning department in accordance with this article and any applicable Florida Statutes. The following conditions shall apply to any permit granted hereunder:

(1)

Site selection. The site area selected for the festivities, discharge of fireworks site, spectator viewing area, parking area and the fallout area shall be reviewed and approved by the zoning department, administrative official. All permit applications shall be coordinated for review with the applicable regulatory agencies and county departments.

(2)

Pyrotechnic qualification. An operator qualification review shall be conducted to determine that the individual(s) discharging the fireworks is qualified for such activities in accordance with NFPA, Florida Statutes, and the following:

a.

Current state fire marshal license or permit pursuant to Florida Statutes, chapter 552, as a manufacturer, distributor, user or blaster of explosives, and/or

b.

Professional pyrotechnic fireworks shooting instruction, minimum of eighty (80) hours documented training and five (5) years documented experience.

(3)

Traffic and crowd control. An adequate traffic parking and crowd control plan shall be submitted by the applicant and shall be reviewed and approved by the sheriff's department and zoning department, as directed by the administrative official.

(4)

Evidence of financial responsibility. An insurance policy showing general, comprehensive, liability, and property damage insurance coverage with minimum policy limits as prescribed by the office of risk management for the county.

(5)

Indemnity agreement. The entity making application for the permit, or the individual applying for their permit, shall execute an indemnity agreement which will be provided with the permit application, holding the county and its employees, the sheriff's department, its officers and employees, harmless from any and all claims occurring out of the use of such permit.

(6)

Permit. The applicant will be notified in writing of the application status. Approved sites must display the official form provided by the zoning department authorizing display/discharge or sale of requested fireworks.

(b)

Permit requirements for seasonal retailers. The following requirements shall apply to applications for seasonal retail permits:

(1)

An application shall be made to the zoning department.

(2)

The application shall include a site plan showing the temporary occupied parking spaces including size and dimensions of a proposed tent (including all widths and exits), RV (if included), existing buildings, fences, driveway aisles, and electric services.

(3)

Authorization from property owner stating approval or non-objection for the use of the site for a temporary use as seasonal sales.

(4)

Flame-retardant certification for the tent to be utilized, including the date the fabric was treated, the chemical used, and the person or company who conducted the treatment.

(5)

A list of all items to be sold.

(6)

Permit. The applicant will be notified in writing of the application status. Approved sites must display the official form provided by the zoning department authorizing the temporary seasonal sale of requested fireworks.

(Ord. No. 2012-9, § I, 8-28-12)