§ 22-34. Nonprofit exemption.  


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  • Upon presentation of sufficient proof of charitable or benevolent intent and nonprofit status to the city manager or his/her designee, a charitable, benevolent, fraternal, educational, religious, or other similar nonprofit organization or association may apply for and receive a waiver from the permitting requirements contained in this article, provided that such organization or association agrees to conduct its activities in a safe and lawful manner. If granted, such waiver shall be effective only as to the grantee, its volunteers, and its direct employees, and shall not be extended to any independent contractors or for-profit entities hired, paid, or retained by the grantee. Once issued, a waiver shall be valid for a period of one year and may be renewed upon application. A waiver issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be construed to excuse or authorize otherwise unlawful conduct such as the conduct of vending or solicitation operations on properties without the consent of the owner or lessee of such property, trespass, disturbances of the peace, fraud, or the failure to observe and abide by any other applicable ordinance, law, or statute. The city shall be authorized to charge a nominal processing fee in conjunction with any applications submitted pursuant to this section.

(Ord. No. 09-25, § 2, 9-21-09)