TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kelly Strickland, Assistant City Manager
Dr. Gerald Newton, AICP - Development Services Director
Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: David Steinmetz, Assistant Development Services Director
Joshua Hall, Police Attorney
DATE: June 2, 2025
RE:
Title
Temporary Use Standards for Special Events & Proposed Nuisance Party Ordinance
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal I: The City of Fayetteville will be a safe and secure community.
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to receive a presentation on the process in which special events on private property are reviewed and approved. Additionally, the City's ordinances do not address nuisance parties and such parties have been an issue in the City.
Background:
All special events held on private property within the City, including but not limited to cultural events, festivals, fairs, and communal camping, are subject to the procedures and standards outlined in 30-4. E.7, unless specifically exempted under Section 30-4. E.7.b. These events require a Temporary Use Permit for special events, which must be reviewed and approved (with or without conditions) by the City Manager in accordance with Section 30-2. C.10 before the event can take place.
Council could amend the Temporary Use Permit process for special events to require review and approval by both the Police Chief (or their designee) and the Fire Chief (or their designee), in accordance with Section 30-4. E.7.d.6, Provision of Security and Safety Measures. This change would ensure that both law enforcement and fire/emergency services have formal input on event safety plans, including crowd management, emergency access, and fire prevention measures. Their involvement will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive public safety approach for all permitted events.
Council could also amend the process to include provisions discussed at...
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