A. Any person or group desiring to conduct or sponsor a Festival Event on city property or city rights-of-way, other than Festival Events conducted entirely within a city park under jurisdiction of the Aberdeen Parks Board, shall first apply for a Festival Event permit under this chapter. Applications should be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed date of the Festival Event to allow adequate time for event planning. The Director shall issue or deny a permit within thirty (30) days from the date a complete application is received.

B. Any person or group desiring to conduct or sponsor a Festival Event in a city park under the jurisdiction of the Aberdeen Parks Board shall comply with all regulations and permit requirements established by the Parks Board. A Festival Event permit under this chapter shall also be required for Festival Events that do not take place entirely within a city park under the jurisdiction of the Parks Board. The Director, with the approval of the Park Board, may issue a consolidated Festival Events permit under this chapter that incorporates the permitting requirements adopted by the Park Board.