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14 Protests, Rallies and other Expressive Activities If the City determines the proposed event will be an exercise of rights protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the application will be accepted without regard to the submission deadlines and no fees will be charged or insurance coverage required. Reservation fees will still be required if the special event will be utilizing reservation‐based City facilities. Organizers are required to comply with all other local, state and federal laws and regulations governing public safety and health, and must obtain a Special Event permit. Occupy Bellingham, James Weekley Recycling & Waste The City of Bellingham encourages all events to provide recycling and food waste service in addition to trash receptacles. Event waste plans should include sufficient receptacles to support event activities. Sustainable Connections provides a free online Towards Zero Waste Event Planning Guide that may assist you. One 90 gallon recycle tote will accommodate approximately 225‐250 containers (e.g. cans, bottles, tubs, etc) One 60 gallon food waste bin services approximately: 150 people (per meal) 250‐300 people (snacks only) If full recycling and food waste services are provided, then one 60 gallon tote for garbage will service approximately: 400 people (per meal) 600 people (just snacks) (Estimates courtesy of SSC‐Inc) Event staff are responsible for the condition of portable toilets and waste receptacles and must maintain all waste receptacles during permit hours and dispose of all debris off‐site. In addition, event organizers are responsible for cleaning up litter at the end of each event day. This includes any streets, sidewalks, parking lots, staging areas, parks, etc. that are used for event activities. Failure to clean up after your event may result in additional charges. Security Crowd Control Events which anticipate a large number of attendees may be required to hire security service. This service may be provided by either a licensed private company or off‐duty Bellingham Police officers, to be determined during the application review process. This may depend on the number of attendees, alcohol service/beer garden, music, time of day, experience of staff, or other information necessary for the Police Department to weigh the potential risks of the event. (See Fee Schedule for fees for off‐duty officers.) Overnight Security Although the City does not require overnight security for multiple day events, it is highly recommended. Event organizers may hire off‐ duty Bellingham police officers or private security services for this purpose. Some facilities may require additional permissions for overnight security.

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