16.20.060 Terms and conditions for issuance of a permit for fireworks display and special use.
A. Application to put on a public display of fireworks and/or special use shall be made to the Fire Marshal or designee. The application shall be made at least 10 days prior to the event.
B. The application shall be made on forms provided by the Washington State Director of Fire Protection and include the following information:
1. The name of the sponsor if different than the applicant.
2. The date the display is to be held.
3. The exact location of the display.
4. The name and license number of the pyrotechnic operator who is to supervise discharge of the fireworks and the name of at least one experienced assistant.
5. The number of set pieces, shells (specify single or multiple break), and other items.
6. The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to the display.
7. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point of which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings and highways, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone or other lines of communication, or other overhead obstruction.
8. Documentary proof of commercial general liability insurance naming the City of Vancouver as an additional insured.
C. City Council hereby delegates to the Fire Marshal or designee the authority to investigate applications for permits to have a public fireworks display and/or special use. The Fire Marshal or designee shall make an investigation as to whether the display and/or special use as proposed will be of such character and will be so located that it may be hazardous or dangerous to any person or property, and shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, grant or deny the application, subject to such reasonable conditions, if any, as may be prescribed.
D. If a permit for a public display of fireworks and/or special use is granted, the sale, possession and use of fireworks is lawful for that purpose only and is non-transferable.
E. Orders denying or revoking permits shall be governed by the appeal process in VMC Title 22. (Ord. M-4137 §3, 2015)