§ 4-7. Alcohol at approved festivals and events.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or consume alcoholic beverages while on any street, sidewalk or other public way in the city per section 4-2 of this chapter or within the limits of any city park per section 4-6 of this chapter unless approved by the city council as an authorized festival or event.

(b)

Alcoholic beverages may be allowed in these areas provided the appropriate application, as referenced by the City of Waxahachie festival guidelines, is submitted and a permit is issued.

(1)

Alcohol is allowed only during a festival or event that is approved by the City of Waxahachie. No such events can be held in a residentially zoned area.

(2)

Applicant must submit a festival/event permit application at least sixty (60) days prior to the proposed festival/event that includes the following information:

a.

A map depicting the boundaries of the festival area, locations of fencing and type of fencing material to be approved by the city manager, locations of entrance and exit points and locations of alcohol sales.

b.

Proof of required licenses, permits and paid fees mandated by state law for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(3)

Applicant must present the request to the city council for consideration.

(4)

The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to the area(s) indicated on the festival/event permit application.

(5)

If the event is gated with controlled access, alcohol may be sold throughout the gated, controlled access area. The gating and access control must be approved by the city manager.

(6)

If the event is not gated with controlled access, alcohol may only be sold and served in areas designated in the festival/event permit application. Each designated area shall be fenced of a material approved by the city manager. The fence height shall be a minimum of forty-eight (48) inches. The designated area shall meet all applicable health and safety codes and shall have no more than one (1) public entrance.

(7)

Peace officers licensed in the state must be on-site throughout the event's operation and outside the perimeter to provide security. The city manager shall determine the number of officers required for the event. Waxahachie Police Officers shall be used for the event. If additional officers are needed, the even holder may use peace officers from other jurisdictions. The event holders will pay for the service of the peace officers.

(8)

Alcoholic beverages may only be sold and consumed in accordance with state law.

(9)

No glass containers will be allowed.

(10)

The applicant will be responsible for the proper disposal of all trash on any property, public or private, which was utilized by the organizer during the event. Proper disposal of trash shall occur immediately following the event.

(11)

Liquor liability and general liability insurance is required per the festival guidelines.

(Ord. No. 2613, § 1, 6-6-11)