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PROMOTIONS
Rules & Regulations
San Luis ObisPo
Downtown
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To ALL Thursday Night participants:
The san Luis obispo Downtown Association (DA) is proud of the
growth and popularity of the Thursday Night promotions, whichhas become one of the most successfur promotions in DA history.
It's a well rounded event with a Farmers' Market, food vendors,
merchant and community disprays, as well as great entertainment
that has brought national visiuitiiy to both the central coast andDA. We appreciate your interest in joining us.
This booklet contains the rures and regurations that appry to ailparticipants.
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The-Thursday Night promotions committee, which governs thisweekly event, has developed these guidelines to aid lou inplanning your activity. Because of the many participants andthousands of visitors who attend, it is important that all invorvedunderstand and adhere to these rules. An Event coordinator
serves on the DA staff to assist you with your Thursday night plansand logistics. Please contact the Event coordinator ir yorihave
any questions.
Thursday night in Downtown San Luis Obispo is a special
experience for people of all ages _ residents, tourists andparticipants alike. your cooperation in helping us maintain thefamily and community-oriented atmosphere that is so essential toour continued success is greatly appreciated.
Board of Directors
SLO Downtown Association
The DA Office is locared at:
1108 Garden St., Ste.210
(805) s41_02S6
www.downtownslo.com
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A. The purpose of Thursday Night promotions (Event) is topromote business in the Downtown core. The event is organized
by, administered by, and paid for by the Downtown Assiiation(DA). The DA is an advisory body to the city council and iscreated and operated under state and local laws. The DA
administers the Event in order to:* create a positive image of Downtown San Luis Obispo* expose community members to retail stores and services
offered Downtownx generate foot traffic on Thursday nights* provide a forum for community activities* maintain the Downtown as the center of retail, social, andcivic activities
* enhance the community as a whole.
All activities must be consistent with these goals.
B. The DA Board of Directors urges members to participate in theEvent, both to enhance the event and to benefit their own
businesses.
C. It is the goal of the DA to schedule activities on Thursday
nights that promote a wholesome, family atmosphere. The events
should appeal to both young and old, and provide a consumer mixthat reaches all aspects of the marketprace. DA members shouldpolitely inform attendees of an infraction of any rule.
D' All activities are under the auspices of the Thursday Night
Promotion s commi ttee(committee) whi ch reviews app-lic ations,plans events and promotions, and enforces all rules and
regulations.
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The following diagram summarizes how the Event is structured.
FIow Diagram
Want to participate in
Thursday Night Promotions?
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pruducts such as produre
Farmer with agricultural Contact SLO Co. Farmers'
Market Assoc. 544-g5io
Non-profit
Organization Food
DA
Member
Entertainment
DA Office receives applications
and transmits them to the
Thursday Night Promotions
Committee
which reviews applications
Wednesday @ 8am at
Gigi's Cafe
Contact the DA Office at
54L-O286 for the status of your
application and to obtain a TNp
permit if approved.
Obtain Health
Dept. Permit
If the application is denied,
an appeal may be made to
the TNP Committee
An appeal of this
decision may be
made to the DA
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2. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions refer to commonly used terms
throughout th-e rules and regulations and serve to clarify the
meaning of keY terms.
TNP.anabbreviationforThursdayNightPromotionslFarmers'
Market.
RETAIL BUSINESS - a retail business which occupies an
approved retail space within the boundaries of the DA district'
Retail businesses must operate during normal business hours on a
year-round basis with its primary place of business within the DA
Loundaries and which holds the required DA' City' and State
permits. Vendin g machines, new spaper/m agazine racks' P'O'
to*"r, snack boxes, and businesses which are machines or non-
personal in contact are excluded from this definition'
DAMEMBER-aDAmemberisabusinesswithintheDA
boundaries paying a double business license tax or a business
within the boundaries who is prohibited by state or federal
mandate from paying a business license tax but who makes a
voluntary contribution to the organization'
GooDSTANDING-amemberin..goodstanding''isdefinedas
a DA member who has all the necessary permits to operate a
business within the City of San Luis Obispo and TNPlFarmers
Market;haspaidth"DAtu^andTNPfees;hasnoviolations;and
is actively rlting the space allocated for TNP'
BUSINESS HOIJRS - afe consecutive hours of operation for
consecutive days during a business week' Minimum hours of
operation are five consecutive days for five consecutive hours per
day. An example of this could be Monday - Friday (10:00 a'm' -
3:00 P.m.).
TNP OFFICIAL - any member of the DA staff' Board of
Directors, Thursday Night promotions committee, city Police or
Fire Department can bJdesignated as a TNP official for enforcing
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and regulations of Thursday Night promorions /Farmers,
FIRE LANE - A 20, wide unimpeded path for use by fire, police,and medical vehicres, the location or *ni"r, is determined by theFire Department and the DA. irt" ri* r"ne in rhe 700 block willbe designated by the parking ticks/markers on the street for bothsides of the brock. rtre rirelan" i"'ai
"rrrer blocks wilr bedesignated by the center rane rqipping Alr booths must conformto this requirement.
,Booth.""rig'""rr,i?n w'r be reviewed by theTNp commiffee at ttre time oi;;it;;;"" for compriance with thefire Iane restrictions.
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NON COMPETING BUSINESS_ a business ourside the DAdistrict which is determin.J.i ttr" tirr" of apprication to nor besimilar, retated "iy"11"",rn*;rf;ourin"r, with any business ororganization that rs a member of the DA.
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sanra Rosa to 528 Higuer", ;"Jp;i;to pacific street, who pay adouble business tt"-"n:". f"", u""ording to to.ut law. (Exceptions aremade for the Farmefs' Market unaiuio raising activities or not-for-profit organizations) --- ^Y^^r
B' Members must file an apprication and receive a permit from theDA office' Retail vendors *urt rruu" i seter,s permit and a retairstore in the DA district, with scheJuLi, posteo, operating businesshours' Merchandise sares * rimii"o to those items sold from anestablished inventory within
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an agent of the business. service and professional appricants mustconduct the majority of their business within the DA district.
C. If food items are to be sold, members must apply to, and havethe necessary written approval from, the County ff"ifrt' -'
Department prior to receiving their TNp permii.
D' TNP permits may not be reassigned or sold. A DA member,sbusiness cannot act as a sares agent"for a non-member business.The participant must be a DA ti"*u", in good ,tunaing and havean active Iease or ownership in the DA district. If it is determineda member business se'ing at TNp is seting inu"nr*f noipart ofthat member's business - the permit
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E' Members must participate once space is a'ocated. Non-usemay result in that space uling reallocated. rur"*u"r* ;"'participating on a continuouJasis must reapply for a permit.
F. Upon request, and space permitting, the Committee willattempt to place merchants in crose pri*i-iry ,o ,-rr"ir pt""". "rbusiness' IVlember participants are not guaranteed space in thelocation of their choice.
9. Tf," ggrmit may be revoked for the same reasons listed inSection 15, subsection L and Section 17, subsection p.
A' commercial entelprises that are not within the DA districi maynot conduct direct sales. Businesses may not dispray merchandiseor advertise their business in any way during the Event.
B' At the discretion of the committee, an outside business may bepermitted to participate if the committee determines that itsparticipation wilr provide a pubric service or wil serve to promote
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will not engage in direct sales; however, they will be subject to
non-member fees.
5. FI]ND RAISING FOR / BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
A. At the discretion of the Committee, a not-for-profit
organization may be permitted to participate if the Committee
determines that its participation will provide a public service or
will serve to promote the purposes and goals of the Event.
Fundraising dates must be pre-approved by the Committee.
B. Not-for-profit groups may conduct direct sales no more than
four (4) times per year, and not more than two (2) consecutive
weeks. Sponsorship from DA members may not be solicited to
circumvent this rule.
C. Participants shall limit sales to items specified on the approved
application. Merchandise or related fundraising items can be
at the participants booth on approved fund-raising dates only
and may not be displayed weekly.
D. Organizations wishing to raise funds during the Event must
have a not-for-profit status. Verification must be provided at the
time of application. Reasonable documentation, such as meeting
minutes, by-laws, articles of incorporation, communication from
the Secretary of state, tax payer documentation or other indication
of non-profit status will be accepted as verification.
Student clubs and organizations must provide written
authorization from their advisor(s) - Cal Poly students are to
initiate an E-plan at the ASI Business Office.
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E' All monies generated by sares or soricitations, excluding directmaterial costs, must go to the not_for_profit group, not toindividuals within the group. The committ"".rruy request a fullaccounting.
F. The organizatiol Tu:r submit its application Ten (10) days inadvance of the desired date. Upon ,"uie* unO upp-uuify tn"Committee, a space will be assilned. participants u." nor.guaranteed space in the location of their choice.
G' If food items are to be sold, the organization must have thenecessary written approvars from the county Hearth o"furt*"ntprior to receiving their permit.
H' Participants shalr keep their area clean during the activity andleave the space and surrounding area clean afterward.
I' Participants shalr reimburse the DA for any costs incurredrelating directly to their activity.
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A' A reasonable number of spaces shat be provided for groups inthis category. participants are not guaranteed space in thelocation of their choice. epproveo"appricants w'r be given spacefor one month on a first-come basis. et ,n" end of the month theirname wilr be placed at the bottom of the list of those desiringspace. They will be assigned space when their name again reachesthe top of the list. Additi,onar spaces may be ,".poruriTy providedas needed for special events oioccasions, e.g., elections.
B' All groups or individuals wishing to disseminate information,pass petitions' or promote political, ieligious, or personalbeliefsmust submit a signed application no less ttran ten(10) AuV. in
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advance of the date desired. Upon review and approval of theapplication by the committee the applicant,s name will be added
! the list desiring space. In reviewing an application, thecommittee wilr not discriminat" on th-" basis^of ,ur", ,iigion,
creed, color, gender, political beliefs, national origin, ugJo,physical disability. e---' -DY v
c' Applicants whose format is determined to be entertainmentshall not be eligible for a space aflocation under this section, butshall be regulated by Section 7.
f..namcigants may not harass, follow, or intimidate downtownvisitors. No activity that impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic isallowed. Activities which aie conducted in such a manner as tointerfere with the goals or purposes of the Event *uy."rur, inimmediate revocation of the plr-it.
E. Handbills may only be posted with City or property ownerapproval.
F. Participants must police all streets, curbs, sidewalks, andadjacent business alcoves and remove any litter that resurts fromtheir activity.
H' Participants shall keep their area clean during the activity, andleave the space and surrounding area clean afterward.
7. ENTERTAINMENT
A' Appropriate entertainment will be considered from time to timeby the TNP Committee. The decision to approve or deny anapplicant will be made on appropriateness of presentation, talentand fit with a particular therne oi orientation.
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B. The committee shall select the type of entertainment best
suited to promote the goars of the Event. Auditions or demo tapes
may be required.
c. Entertainers must keep sound levels within guidelines
established by TNP officials. Entertainers may not use generators.
D. Power connections. Entertainers must treat merchant property
rvith great care. Any abuse will result in immediate revocation of
permit, and cancellation of additional performances. Electrical
hook-ups are subject to fire department regulations.
E. Entertainers may be subject to appropriate fees. Entertainers
may passively ask for donations, but may not actively solicit
money.
F. Entertainers are subject to space availability as determined by
the Committee.
,!, The DA requires that all music performed during Thursday
Night Promotions be original and/or music in the puuti" domain.
8. MEDIA GADIO. TELEVISION. NEWSPAPER)
A. cooperation between TNp and the local media is encouraged
to promote the event. Media organizations may apply to
participate during TNp and observe the following-guid"lin"r.
B. Absolutely no amplified music.
c. All give-a-ways (non-adhesive material only) must be pre-
approved by the Committee.
D. Promotion/Advertising shall be for the applicant only, not for
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9. APPLICATIONS. PERMITS. SPACE ALLOCATION
A. To participate in the Event, an application and appropriate
fee(s) must be received ten (10) days prior to the desired date. Cal
Poly groups must initiate an E-plan through the ASI Business
Office. The Committee will review the application at its regularly
scheduled meeting. It is the applicant's responsibility to call the
Event Coordinator regarding the status of their application. If
approved, the Event Coordinator will assign a specific space or
location, and issue a permit reflecting the space allocation.
B. The person in charge of any activity must be in possession of a
valid permit at all times during set-up, operation and dismantling.
The permit is to be conspicuously displayed during operation.
Additionally, if the activity involves food sales, the participant
must also have all relevant documents or permits demonstrating
compliance with Health Department regulations.
C. All approved applicants will receive a space assignment only if
the fee(s) are paid. The space corresponds to a street address.
PARTICIPANTS MUST STAY WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED
SPACE AND OUT OF FIRE LANES AT ALL TIMES. It is the
participant's responsibility to be aware of the fire lanes, as
specified by the Event Coordinator.
D. The Event Coordinator has the authority to assign or to
reassign spaces. Participants are not guaranteed space in the
location of their choice.
E. These regulations apply to all participants, whether or not a DA
member.
F. Size requirements are as follows:
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Direct Sales - Member l0,to fire laneMember Food ........ ..20, tofire laneBarbecue fees based on square footage
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* Fire lane as designated by Fire Department.
Spaces cannot extended into the fiie lane.*{< Not to exceed these dimensions*** The committee w'l consider applications onry from
non_competing businesses.
G. Vendors are limited to one assigned space per event.
10. APPROVAL OR DENIAL
A. under the street closure or other rerevant permits issued by thecity of san Luis obispo, the DA and the committee have fuildiscretion concerning use of rhe area designateJi";1h" Event .
I' If an applicatiog is denied an appeal may be made, firsr to theTNP committee, then to the DA Board of Directors, and fina'y tothe City Council.
I c' It is the responsibility of each approved applicant ro pick up theI nermit ar the DA office prior to ,"iring_up.
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11.. STREET CLOSURE
The city begins barricading the streets at approximately 5:30 p.m.Approved participants may begin setting up u, ,oon u, ,h"barricade truck has left the u."i. s,rpport vehicres must be
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unloaded and off the street by 6:00 P.M. Vehicles left inside the
barricaded area afe subject to towing at the owner's expense. All
activities end at 9:00 p.m. and must be cleared off the street at that
time. The city removes the barricades at approximately 9:30
p.m.
12. HEALTH, FIRE. AND POLICE REGULATIONS
While the DA is not an enforcement body for the Health, Fire, and
PoliceDepartments,cooperationwiththesedepartmentsis
essential. Participants shall be aware of code requirements and
comply.only..people',eventswillbepermittedinthefirelanes.
No tables, risers, o. utry other equipment will be allowed. specific
questions regarding the codes should be directed to the appropriate
agency.
13. EOUIPMENT AND SERVICES
The DA is under no obligation to provide power' water' or any
equipment to participants. An applicant needing specific services
mustmaketheseneedsknownintheapplication.TheDA'sonly
obligationistoprovideaSpaceonthestreet.Itistheapplicant's
resp-onsibilitytoprovideallnecessaryequipmentforoperationof
hisTher booth. power cords must be taped down and conform to
City requirements' Generators may not be used'
14. FEES
Participation in the Event is a privilege for both businesses and
no,-;o1-profit organizations' Since there are substantial costs
(suchasjanitorial,trashremoval,andstreetclosure)involvedwith
,ponsoring these weekly events, the DA has established permit
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Not-for-profit groups
Information/Poli tic al groups
Entertainment
Media
Commercial Displays - Non-member x
A fee schedule, subject to annual review, is available in the DA
office. There will be no refunds or credits unless the event is
canceled due to rain.
*Non-competing businesses only will be allowed with permission
of the committee.
*Not-for-profit groups must provide their tax identification
number.
FEES FOR PERMITS MUST BE PAID WHEN THE
APPLICATION IS FILED. THE PERMIT MUST BE
DISPLAYED DURING THE EVENT.
1.5. MEMBER BARBECTIES AND FOOD VENDORS
Within the current confines of the Event (Higuera, Nipomo-Osos
Street), there shall be no more than 9 barbecues, each with a
reserved space assigned. In addition to the TNP rules. all
barbecuers are subiect to Health and Fire Denartment reeulations.
In order to retain the reserved space, all barbecuers must adhere to
the following rules:
A. All barbecuers must have a business and full service
commercial kitchen within the DA boundaries
B. The grill space is not to exceed 40 square feet.
C. Food must be kept at least two (2) feet off the ground
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D' Food items shourd be the same type as are sord on the dailymenu.
E' Barbecue operation must be kept within the space assigned.
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p.pg" Barbecues are not to be started in an assigned street spaceuntil after 4:30 p.m. During lighti ng, the barbecue is to besurrounded by barriers set five (5) feet away to protect pedestriansfrom flames (Diagram A).(This may require temporary
placement of barriers on si dewalk areas.) Standard starting fluid orpropanewands can be used to start BBe's. Once fire has beenstartedpropane wand shall not be located within fifty feet of theBBQ.Each barbecuer must have an approved fire extinguisher onsite. No propane cylinders are al lowed in or near barbecue areas.
G. Barbecues started.before 4:45 p.m.must be started on privateproperty located within a u2 mire radius of the assigned *iur".Pits are to be towed to the assigned space at a speed of less than 5m.p.h.
H' Final barbecue set-up is to be completed as indicated indiagram B. The barbecue must be surrounded by barriers set five(5) feet away, which can easily be moved ror "*"rg";"v urrri"r"access.
I. All LPG and/or open flame devices shall be LIL risted or meerNFPA Pamphlet #58 Standards and be approved by the Fire
Department prior to the event. All open flame devices shail besengltgd from the public by a barrier (i.e. cones, pots and flags,etc.) LPG containers shall not be located any closer than fifty (50)
feet from barbecues or open flame device and are limited to fivegallon maximum size, with no cyrinder exchanges being allowed
during an event. Each LpG container shall be secured 6 prevent
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falling.BothLPGand/oropenflamedevicesshallbeprovided
with an approved/servi""d fire extinguisher (minimum 2A10BC)'
The Event is limiteJto no more than (t) LPG per fifty(50) feet in
proximity to each other (approximately 4 per event)'
J. Support vehicles must be moved away from the barbecue area
by 6:00 p.m.
K. Barbecue areas must be kept neat and clean at all times' Each
vendormustprovideatleastone50galloncontainerforrefuse.
L. Permits shall be revoked* for the following reasons:
(The same rut"t f* revocation apply to all members')
1. Closure of business. (Exceptions may be made for renovations
that do not exceed 60 daYs')
2. Non-compliance with DA, City Fire Department' or County
Health DePartment regulations'
3. Non-payment of prescribed fees within the designated time
period.
4. Poor attendance. Vendors may miss no more than one night per
quarter, due to emergency'
5. Sale or transfer of business
*Revocation - appeal process as follows: TNP Committee' DA
Board of Directois, City Council. During the appeal process a
space will be held for the participant'
M. permits are subject to modification and revocation by the city
Councilatanytimeandarevalidfortheindicatedpermitperiod
only.
N. A waiting list of members who wish to barbecue or use an LPG
deviceiskeptintheDAoffice.Anyspacethatbecomesavailable
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will be reserved for the member at the top of that list. To be
placed on the waiting list, a member must file a TNP application
and the member must show that they are qualified in all respects
O. Barbecuers and LPG users are required to participate every
Thursday unless the event is canceled due to weather. The DA
office will notify participants on the status of the event due to
weather by 2:00 p.m., the day of the event. Failure to participate
will cause the permit to be reviewed by the committee.
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16. FARMERS'MARKET
The Farmers' Market participates in the Event at the invitation of
the DA and serves as a promotion for the downtown. The
Certified Farmers' Market operates under State regulations and
those set by its Board of Directors. Certain guidelines have been
established by the Farmers' Market and the DA with respect to
specific needs of the Event.
All people wishing to sell their crops directly to the public must
contact the Farmers' Market Association, as the DA does not issue
permits or space assignments for Farmers' Market, and issues no
variances to circumvent Farmers' Market rules.
Following is a summary of Farmers' Market rules for the Event.
Call544-9570 for a complete set of rules and regulations.
A. Vendors selling fruits and vegetables must have a valid
Certified Producer Certificate issued by the Agricultural
Commissioner in the county of origin of their produce.
Certificates must be posted in plain unobstructed view from the
vendor's table at all times during each market.
B. The San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market operates on
a direct marketing principle. Vendors may sell under one
certificate, their own.
C. Vendors may not display and/or advertise items they are not
permitted to sell. Thus, gift packs containing produce not grown
by the vendor are prohibited.
D. Vendors must clean up their assigned space before leaving,
and must provide their own refuse containers. City trash containers
are not to be used for vendor debris. A warning will be issued if
debris is left, and the vendor's permit may be revoked if the
infraction continues.
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t.E. Center your vehicle in the space allotted. The length of the
table you may use is dependent upon leaving a three foot space
between your table and your neighbor's table.
F. The vendor's vehicle and/or display tables may occupy the
distance from the curb to the center of the street but not beyond.
G. The three (3) foot space between vehicles must be kept clear
at all times. Keep doors closed. No boxes or cartons may be left
in the aisles between vehicles at any time.
H. Only field grown flowers are allowed. The only structure
allowed to assist the production of field grown flowers is an air
permeable woven shade cloth positioned a minimum of five feet
above the soil. This structure must be completely open on all sides
Flower sales are limited to ten growers selected by the Board
pursuant to the selection process described on page three(of the
Farmers'Market Association , Inc. Rules.) For any given market,
flowers may not exceed 7O7o of the display area.
I. No hanging baskets, tropical or other house plants are allowed
The sale of plants is limited to items such as vegetable starts,
herbs, and other annuals and perennials intended for outdoor use.
The Farmers' Market is inspected each week by an enforcement
committee comprised of both DA and Famers' Market
representatives. The enforcement committee is authorized to
exercise discretion in the enforcement of these rules so as to best
achieve the purpose and goals of the Event and Farmers' Market.
Failure to comply with the above rules may result in suspension or
expulsion from the Farmers' Market'
17. GENERAL RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS:
A. Participants in the Event shall be appropriately dressed
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(e.g., shirts and shoes), and conduct themselves with proper
decorum.
B. The Committee reserves the right to limit sales of items that are
in direct competition with downtown merchants'
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i location of their business or organization on a sign with the
minimumsizebeingapproximately400sq.inches(14''x30'').
Merchants, show windows may not be obscured at any time by
boards, banners or other large displays'
Lighting on booths should be used for illumination of the booth
*a display purposes only. Strobing, flashing and/or rotating lights
i ur" not peimitted. No grand fathering of any participants will be
included.
D. No person shall deface or otherwise abuse the downtown
buildings or plants.
E. Amplification is NOT allowed without previous written
approval from the TNP Coordinator.
F. All applications for the Event must contain name, address,
phone number, and signature of a responsible person' The
applicant shall acknowledge the participants liability for damages
(including costs for clean-up and damages to property belonging to
merchants or tenants).
G. DA participants must have proof of liability insurance with
limits of $5OO,OO0 minimum and workers compensation insurance
for all employees. Participants are required to have their insurance
carrier notify the DA staff in writing of their insurance status.
H. The DA is not responsible for theft or damages to property
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belonging to persons.participating in the Event. The DA assumesno responsib'ity for items r"rt un"utt"nded during or at theconclusion of such activities.
I:. No person participating in the Evotherwise.uei".,trrat*re-oel;;ffi i,l,.nTffi frr"J,lir*endorses' sponsors or supports the views of his or her organization
J. Alcoholic be.
during ttre Event.verages
may not be sold, consumed, or advertised
K' Tobacco products and merchandise may not be sold oradvertised during the Event.
L. Tatooing, pennanent cosmetics and body piercing may not beperfomed or adminislered during tr,l'Bu"nt. Body piercing ooesnot include piercing the leading;;;
", earlobe of the ear.
M. The Commifteappricant. e reserves the right to refuse participation to any
N' The committee wit not discriminate on the basis of race,
ll'1ffi;liT,t;ii1lJ. g"no",, f oii'i..i u"ri"r., nutionui oigin, ug"
O. Any vendor, "t*, ,j9up, or persons participating in the Eventmust comply with a' of the rures. Non-compriance,lncludingoffensive conduct, may result in immediate revocation of thepermit' If a permit is revoked un uff*t may be made, first to theTNP Commiftee, then to the na noara of Drectors, uni nnu'v t"the Ciry Council. During rh.;;;d plo."r, a space will be heldfor the participant - --rrYBr r'
P' The committee reserves the right to revoke the permit and/ororder the removal of all
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participant) from the street for any reason deemed necessary by thecommittee to bettermeet the goais and purposes or the Event orfor public health, safety and w-elfare.
Q' Participants are not allowed to use vehicles. For speciar eventsor promotions, however, thb TNp Committee may upprou"vehicles on an excrusive basis. vehicles wilr not inrring" onstorefront access or display areas. One vehicl" p", uppii"un,limitation. The TNp Committee reserves the right to limit orprohibit the number of support vehicles per event.
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Permits may be revoked for the following reasons:(The same rules for revocation apply to all members.)
1. Sale or transfer of business.
2' Closure of business, (Exceptions may be made for renovationsthat do not exceed 60 days.)
3. Non-compliance with DA, City, or County Health Departmentregulations.
4. Non-payment of prescribed fees within the designated timeperiod.
5. Poor attendance.
PLEASE OBTAIN YOUR PERMIT FROMTHE DA OFFICE PRIOR TO THE iHURSDAY NIGHTYOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE
The office is located at:
l10g Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
www.downtownslo.com
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participant) from the street for any reason deemed necessary by the
bo-rr^-ittee to better meet the goals and pufposes of the Event or
for public health, safety and welfare'
Q. Participants are not allowed to use vehicles' For special events
oi promoti,ons, however, thb TNP Committee may approve
n"hi"l",onanexciusivebasis.Vehicleswillnotinfringeon
storefront access or display areas. One vehicle per applicant
limitation. The TNP Committee reserves the right to limit or
prohibit the number of support vehicles per event'
R. Permits may be revoked for the following reasons:
(The same rules for revocation apply to all members')
1. Sale or transfer of business'
2. Closure of business. (Exceptions may be made for renovations
that do not exceed 60 daYs')
3. Non-compliance with DA, City, or County Health Department
regulations . . s,.
4. Non-payment of prescribed fees within the designated time
period.
5. Poor attendance.
PLEASE OBTAIN YOUR PERMIT FROM
THE DA OFFICE PRIOR TO THE THIJRSDAY NIGHT
YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE
The office is located at:
1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis ObisPo, CA 93401
www.downtownslo.com
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