§ 5.16.050. Issuance of permits.

A.

Applications for permits under this chapter must be submitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday of each week at the zoo administration office, or at such other place designated by the director. A maximum of two permits will be issued for a total of two persons, inclusive of all permits. Where more than one applicant requests a permit, permits will be granted to insure that each applicant is authorized to have at least one person authorized to engage in regulated activities for the applicant, subject to the overall maximum of two persons during any permit period.

B.

The number of persons authorized to engage in regulated activities under a permit will be allocated as follows:

1.

One applicant, any number up to a maximum of four;

2.

Two applicants, a maximum of two per permit;

3.

More than two applicants, all applicants present at the time and place assigned for issuance of permits will draw lots in a manner to be determined by the director. A permit will be issued to each of the two successful applicants authorizing one person per permit.

C.

Permits will be issued every Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the zoo administration office, or at such other place designated by the director. An applicant or its representative must be present to receive a permit. Permits issued will be valid for a one-week period beginning at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday and ending at 5:00 p.m. the following Monday.

D.

The permit issued by the director shall set forth the number of persons authorized by the permit, the activities which are permitted, the permitted time and duration of the activities and the location or locations at which the activities may be conducted. All persons engaging in regulated activities under this chapter must be authorized representatives of a permittee and such persons must register in advance with the director. The provisions of Section 5.16.030 of this chapter shall be considered to be incorporated into, and made a part of, the terms and conditions of any permit issued under this chapter.

E.

Permits shall not be valid and shall not be issued to any applicant for days on which the public areas at the zoo must be used for special functions.

(Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)