§ 3-27. Denial of permit; grounds.  


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  • (a)

    A permit for a fly-in/air show shall be granted to an applicant by the city council unless the council finds from a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing that:

    (1)

    False or misleading information is contained in the application or required information is omitted;

    (2)

    The promoter does not have sufficient financial backing or stability to carry out the preparations specified in the application or to ensure the faithful performance of his agreements;

    (3)

    The preparations specified in the application are insufficient to protect the community or the persons attending the event from health dangers or to avoid violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 341, and local ordinances;

    (4)

    The times and place for the event create a substantial danger of congestion and disruption of other lawful activities in the immediate vicinity of the event;

    (5)

    The plans do not provide for the safe conduct of operations at the municipal airport;

    (6)

    The plans do not provide for adequate parking at the event;

    (7)

    The plans do not provide for adequate security to provide for the safety of the community or persons in attendance at the event;

    (8)

    The plans do not comply with FAA rules and regulations;

    (9)

    The plans do not provide adequately for the removal of litter and waste from the event site; and

    (10)

    The plans do not provide that a discreet frequency to control ground traffic has been received.

    (b)

    A finding under subsection 3-27(a) of this article requires a majority vote of the city council.

(Ord. No. 92-21, § 2, 3-12-92)