BPR

15 Beer Gardens A minimum of two (2) security or police officers are required for most beer/wine/liquor gardens. The total number of officers will be calculated to insure compliance with State and local laws, including staffing at each exit/entry to ensure that no alcoholic beverages are removed from or brought into the garden. A waiver of this requirement may be approved by the Bellingham Police Chief if the specific conditions of the event are not anticipated to warrant security staffing. Signs/Markings A sign includes any sign, pennant, flag, banner, inflatable display, chalk or other attention‐ seeking device intended to advertise the event or elements of the event. Temporary event signs may be erected the morning of the event and must be removed immediately after the event has ended. "No Parking" signs are not included in this definition; see Parking topic area for more information. Temporary event signs may be placed in the following locations: On private property, with the property owner's written permission; On unpaved, non‐landscaped, unimproved public right‐of‐way areas where they will not impede or obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or create traffic obscuring hazards; On landscaped strips between sidewalks and paved roads which are not adjacent to parks or other public property; and/or In downtown information kiosks, with the approval of the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Temporary event signs are PROHIBITED in the following locations: Median strips of roads, traffic circles or in public landscaped areas, such as the lawn and planter areas adjacent to City neighborhood or gateway signs; Sidewalks or paved roadway surfaces, including where temporary traffic control signage is required; Fire lanes or within three feet of a fire hydrant; or Attached to utility poles, street furniture, utility vaults or street trees. Signage must not be attached with screws, nails, staples or similar fasteners to any City facility or equipment (e.g. street signs or light poles). Any sign found in violation may be removed and discarded and personnel fees may be charged. Street Markings Pavement painting, spray paint or spray chalk is prohibited on public streets or sidewalks. Non‐ permanent markings, such as loose chalk or flour, are permitted on horizontal sidewalks, paths, trails and paved surfaces. Vertical surfaces, such as buildings, rocks, bollards, trees, etc. may not be marked. Other temporary course markings may be used provided they do not damage public or private property and are only in place during the event. This may include survey tape/flags, pennants or similar items. The event sponsor shall remove all markings after the event or will be billed for staff time and resources to perform the cleanup. See the Banner topic for more information about approval of banners. Tents, Canopies & Bouncy Toys Tents, canopies, bouncy toys and other temporary structures must be secured to the manufacturer's specifications to prevent injury or damage.

• Cover