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It is the policy of the City of Everett, as implemented through this code and any <br /> procedures adopted hereunder, to recognize the substantial community benefits that result <br /> from special events. These events enhance cultural enrichment, promote economic <br /> vitality, and enhance community identity and pride. Therefore, the city will provide for <br /> the issuance of special event permits to regulate events on the public right-of-ways or <br /> public property of the city, in the interest of public health, safety and welfare; and to <br /> provide for fees, charges, and procedures required to administer the permit process. <br /> Section 3: Definitions. <br /> As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth <br /> below: <br /> "City Clerk"means the City Clerk for the City of Everett, or designee. <br /> "City"means the City of Everett. <br /> "City-owned property" means all property owned or controlled by the city and <br /> open in whole or part to the general public. <br /> "Event organizer" means any person who conducts, manages, promotes, <br /> organizes, aids, or solicits attendance for a special event. An event organizer is also <br /> considered an applicant for the purpose of this ordinance. <br /> "Everett Municipal Code"or"EMC"means the Everett Municipal Code as now <br /> enacted or subsequently amended. <br /> "Expressive activity" means a type of special event in which the sole or principal <br /> object of the conduct is expression, dissemination or communication by verbal, visual, <br /> literary, or auditory means of opinion, views or ideas, for which no fee or donation is <br /> charged or required as a condition of participation in or attendance at such activity. For <br /> purposes of this chapter, expressive activity does not include events allowing the offer for <br /> sale of goods or services or other exchange of money, the consumption of alcohol or <br /> cannabis, fundraising events, sports events, or events the principal purpose of which is <br /> entertainment. <br /> "Large special event" means a special event expecting one hundred (100) or more <br /> attendees, including, without limitation,the applicant, its employees, contractors, or <br /> agents. <br /> "Neighborhood Block Party"means a special event for residents of a <br /> neighborhood lasting one day, with a defined beginning and end time that requires the <br /> closure of a city street. <br /> "Right-of-way" means land which by deed, conveyance, agreement, easement, <br /> dedication, usage, or process of law is reserved for or dedicated to the general public for <br /> Page 2 of 28 <br />