Amending the pinecrest code of ordinances, chapter 16, offenses and miscellaneous provisions, including article ix, special events; providing for amendment and adoption

Note: Strikethrough words are deletions to the existing words. Underlined words are additions to the existing words. Changes between first and second reading are indicated with double strikethrough or double underline. -1- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORDINANCE NO. 2026 -___ AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PINECREST CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 16, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, INCLUDING ARTICLE IX, SPECIAL EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9 WHEREAS, as provided in section 2(b), Article VIII of the Constitution of the State 10 of Florida, and

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE 50 VILLAGE OF PINECREST, FLORIDA: 51 52 SECTION 1. Recitals. 53 The foregoing “WHEREAS” clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being 54 true, correct and reflective of the legislative intent underlying this Ordinance and are 55 hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance. 56 SECTION 2. Amendment and Adoption. 57 The amendments to the Village of Pinecrest Code of Ordinances and Land 58 Development Regulations, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A”, are 59 hereby adopted. 60 Note: Strikethrough words are deletions to the existing words. Underlined words are additions to the existing words. Changes between first and second reading are indicated with double strikethrough or double underline. -3- SECTION 3. Inclusion in the Code of Ordinances. 61 It is the intention of the Village Council and it is hereby ordained that the 62 amendments to the Code of Ordinances and Land Development Regulations made by this 63 Ordinance as set forth in Exhibit “A” shall become part of the Code of Ordinances, and 64 that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered and relettered as necessary, and 65 that the word “Ordinance” may be changed to “Section, “Article” or other appropriate 66 word. 67 SECTION 4. Conflicts. 68 All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all resolutions or parts of resolutions in 69 conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. 70 SECTION 5. Severability. 71 If any section, clause, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held 72 invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect 73 the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. 74 SECTION 6. Effective Date. 75 This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon passage by the Village Council 76 on second reading. 77 PASSED on first reading this 14th day of April, 2026. 78 Note: Strikethrough words are deletions to the existing words. Underlined words are additions to the existing words. Changes between first and second reading are indicated with double strikethrough or double underline. -4- PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this ____ day of ________, 2026. 79 80 81 Joseph M. Corradino, Mayor 82 ATTEST: 83 84 85 86 Priscilla Torres., MMC 87 Village Clerk 88 89 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 90 91 92 93 Mitchell Bierman 94 Village Attorney 95 96 Motion on Second Reading by: 97 Second on Second Reading by: 98 99 Vote: 100 Page 1 of 3 Exhibit “A” CHAPTER 16 – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Page 2 of 3 ARTICLE IX. SPECIAL EVENTS * * * Sec. 16-82. Application. All persons interested in conducting special events in the village shall first submit an application on a form available from the village. An application for a special event shall be filed along with the filing fee no less than 30 days in advance of the beginning date of the event and shall contain the following: (1) A detailed description of the location of the event, the nature of the planned activities of the event, a good faith and reasonable estimate of the number of individuals that are planned to attend, the hours of operation, and length (in number of days) of the event. (2) A parking and/or traffic control plan. (3) If the special event, or any part thereof, is to be held only on private property, an affidavit from the owner(s) of the property on which the event is to be conducted stating that the owner(s) has legal title to the property, consents to the event, and the owner or one of the permanent residents of the property will be responsible for cleanup of the property following the conclusion of the event. If the special event is to be held on public property, in whole or in part, an acknowledgement by the applicant that the applicant is responsible for cleanup of public property unless cleanup is otherwise assumed by the village. (4) If the event will include amusement rides, a copy of any contract between the applicant and any person providing a ride, mechanical entertainment or amusement device, together with a valid county or state business license. No carnival operation shall be permitted to begin erecting its activities until the issuance of a special events permit. (5) For any special event on public property or which includes amusement rides on private property, a statement from the applicant that it has the ability to provide commercial general liability insurance, whether through a single policy, or a combination of policies, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate for bodily injury and property damage, with a deductible or self-insurance retention no greater than $15,000.00, issued by companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida and rated A- or better per Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition. The village shall be named as an additional insured on all required insurance policies, and an endorsement reflecting this requirement shall be issued as part of any required policies. Proof of such insurance shall be provided prior to issuance of the requested permit. (6) An indemnity and hold harmless certificate in favor of the village in a form approved by the village attorney. (7) Description of and proposed location for temporary structures, tents, or similar facilities, and whether the applicant intends on utilizing village facilities. (8) A food and beverages plan, including alcoholic beverages, outlining whether food and beverages will be sold or provided. Page 3 of 3 (9) Tent requirements: a. Tents less than 400 square feet (excluding 10’ X 10’ instant canopy pop- up tents), with or without electricity may be permitted by obtaining a building permit from the administrative official for special uses such as weddings, birthdays, etc., in residential zones, for up to three consecutive days, two times per year, per property. Tents in non-residential zoning districts shall not be permitted. Car canopies shall be considered an accessory structure, subject to the accessory structure and permitting requirements of these regulations. b. Tents exceeding the specified size limit must submit a comprehensive building permit application, including but not limited to structural plans and calculations, certificate of fire retardancy, safety measures, and any other documentation deemed necessary by the Building and Planning department. c. The administrative official reserves the right to deny permits for larger tents based on factors such as safety concerns, compliance with building codes, and suitability for the intended use. Applicants are advised to consult with the Building and Planning Department prior to submitting applications for large tents to understand the requirements prior to submittal. * * *