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Event Regulations
Bylaw No. 1053, 2014
Amended by:
Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1094, 2017
Event Regulations Amending Bylaw No. 1123, 2019
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
DISTRICT OF HOUSTON
EVENT REGULATIONS
BYLAW NO. 1053, 2014
Being a bylaw to regulate events in the District of Houston
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 8 (3) of the Community Charter, Council may regulate, prohibit and
impose requirements in relation to public places; the health, safety or protection of persons or property;
the protection and enhancement of the well-being of the community; protection of the natural
environment; and buildings and other structures;
WHEREAS Council deems it advisable for the provision of adequate health, sanitation and protective
measures for persons attending public community events;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Houston in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
CITATION
1.0
This bylaw shall be cited as "Event Regulations Bylaw No. 1053, 2014".
DEFINITIONS
2.0
In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Applicant" means an applicant for a permit and the holder of the issued permit.
"Application" means an application on the Event Permit Application form provided by the District
of Houston.
"Arena" means the Claude Parish Memorial Arena located at 3400 14th Street.
"Community Hall" means the Community Hall located at 2302 Butler Avenue.
"Council" means the Council of the District of Houston.
"Director of Engineering and Development Services" means the person appointed as the
Director of Engineering and Development Services for the District of Houston or alternate.
"Director of Leisure Services" means the person appointed as the Director of Leisure Services
for the District of Houston or alternate.
"District" means the Corporation of the District of Houston.
"Fees & Charges Bylaw" means Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1094, 2017
including any amendments thereto.
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"Extraordinary Event" means events including but not limited to:
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extreme sports such as UFC fights;
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circus or carnivals;
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events considered to be controversial;
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parades or protests; and
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conventions or trade shows.
"Fire Chief" means the person appointed as the Fire Chief for the District of Houston or
alternate.
"Health Authority" means the Northern Health Authority.
"Leisure Facility" means the Leisure Facility located at 3400 14th Street.
"Permit" means an event permit issued under this bylaw on the Event Permit form provided by
the District of Houston.
"RCMP" means the Houston/Granisle Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment.
"Site" means the property described in the event permit on which an event is to be held.
GENERAL
3.0
All events held upon or within lands, parks or facilities owned by the District of Houston must
obtain a permit as required by this bylaw.
EXCEPTIONS
4.0
The following events are exempt from the requirements of this bylaw:
a. low-risk events;
b. all events at the Community Hall or Leisure Facility;
c. ice usage by regular user groups at the Arena; and
d. school sponsored events.
PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
5.0
An application for a permit must be initiated at least forty-five (45) days before the date on which
the event is to be held or begin.
5.1
The following must be provided to the District prior to the issuance of an event permit:
a. appropriate approvals from the Health Authority regarding water supply, toilet facilities,
waste collection and removal, and food and drink preparation, servicing and dispensing;
b. appropriate approvals from the RCMP Detachment regarding policing and other necessary
security;
c. appropriate approvals from the Director of Engineering and Development Services
regarding parking of motor vehicles and traffic control.
d. appropriate approvals from the Fire Chief regarding access routes for emergency vehicles,
fire safety and emergency procedures;
e. details regarding arrangements for first aid care and facilities for the event;
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f. certificate of liability insurance in the amount specified by the District of Houston's Liability
Insurance Matrix Policy with the District of Houston named as additional insured;
g. a valid liquor permit if alcoholic beverages are being served or dispensed at the event;
h. a valid business licence if products or services are being sold at the event unless the event
applicant is a non-profit organization;
i. payment of applicable Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
(SOCAN) fees if music is being played at the event; and
j. payment of applicable fees contained in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from
time to time.
5.2
[Repealed]
AIRPORT USE
6.0
The airport must be closed to air traffic when being used for any events.
CAMPING
7.0
The event applicant must apply for permission to offer camping in designated areas during the
event and provide details regarding:
a. the expected number of campers;
b. drinkable water supply;
c. toilet facilities;
d. waste collection and removal;
e. food and drink storage;
f. parking of motor vehicles;
g. security / Policing;
h. access routes for emergency vehicles;
i. emergency procedures; and
j. first aid care and facilities.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLEAN-UP AND COSTS
8.0
The event applicant is responsible for the clean-up and garbage disposal during and after the
event.
8.1
Unless otherwise waived by Council, the event applicant is responsible for all costs incurred by the
District for the event including all costs to provide equipment, public works services and fire
services as well as all costs related to staff overtime and all costs to restore and clean the site as
necessary after the event.
PERMIT ISSUANCE
9.0
The Director of Leisure Services is hereby authorized to issue an event permit authorizing an
event in accordance with this bylaw provided that:
a.
[Repealed]
b.
The event is in full compliance with the requirements of this bylaw.
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ENFORCEMENT AND SEVERABILITY
10.0
Every person guilty of an infraction under this bylaw shall, upon conviction, be liable under the
Offence Act and subject to a fine of up to $2,000.00.
10.1
The District reserves the right to evict, cause to be removed or refuse further bookings or usage to
person(s) or group(s) causing wilful damage or contravening this bylaw.
10.2
If any section or lesser portion of this bylaw is found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable
portion shall be severed and the remainder of the bylaw shall continue in effect.
REPEALS BYLAW
11.
"Event Regulations Bylaw No. 1032, 2013" and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS
15th
DAY OF APRIL, 2014
READ A SECOND TIME THIS
15th
DAY OF APRIL, 2014
READ A THIRD TIME THIS
15th
DAY OF APRIL, 2014
ADOPTED THIS
6th
DAY OF MAY, 2014
BILL HOLMBERG
MARNI LAROCQUE
MAYOR
CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICER