§ 16-47. Temporary use for special events.

(a)

Policy and objective. This section is intended to ensure broad usage by allowing temporary uses of any county park, beach or recreational area for purposes which otherwise would be prohibited. These special uses would be allowed by a permit that waives certain restrictions under specific condition which still protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The permitting process is intended to provide a convenient procedure to be followed by beach users. Any temporary use permits will be issued by the board of county commissioners or their designee. Fees for these temporary use permits will be established by resolution by the board of county commissioners. Use of electricity and/or water is not granted unless approved. If use is approved additional charges may apply.

(b)

Procedure.

(1)

All requests shall be in writing stating reason, location, time, point of contact and the sponsor. Request must be presented to public works staff 60 days prior to the event. Request will be reviewed by the staffs of the public works, public safety and the sheriff's office. Public safety shall coordinate the application with the authority having jurisdiction for fire service in the area in which the event is located and the request will be approved by the Okaloosa County board of county commissioners or its designee.

(2)

Permits will only be issued after approved by the board of county commissioners or its designee.

(3)

All organizations submitting applications for permits pursuant hereto shall be required to furnish the county proof of liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, naming the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured on the policy, insuring for any damages that may be sustained as the result of the activity.

(4)

All organizations submitting applications for permits shall be required to execute a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the county for any loss suffered as the result of the activity.

(5)

All events will pay a daily use fee and appropriate security deposit. These fees are due in advance of proposed activity.

(Ord. No. 08-06, § 7, 3-18-08; Ord. No. 13-07, § 7, 1-22-13; Ord. No. 17-18 , § 4, 9-5-17)