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Sec. C8-1. "Religious services" defined.

The term "religious services," as used in this division, shall mean a gathering of persons for the purpose of observing or professing the tenets of belief of any sect, church, creed, sectarian denomination or faith.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-1.1; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66)

Sec. C8-2. "Board" defined.

The term "Board" as used in this division, shall mean the Board of Supervisors of the County.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-1.2; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66)

Secs. C8-2.1--C8-2.4. Reserved.

Sec. C8-2.5. "Transportation Agency" defined.

As used in this division, "Transportation Agency" means the Environmental Management Agency.

(Ord. No. NS-3.19, § 9, 5-4-76)

Sec. C8-3. Where permitted; permit required; duration.

Notwithstanding any provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the County, and as an alternative to the provisions thereof, religious services may be held or conducted only on property for which a use permit for a church use has been issued, or on property in an A-2, industrial or commercial zoning district, and only after the issuance of a permit by the Board authorizing such use. Any permit so issued shall fix the duration of time such permit shall be in effect, which duration shall not exceed 30 days.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-2; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66)

Sec. C8-4. Permit application required; contents.

Written application for the issuance of a permit required by this division shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and shall contain:

(a) Name of applicant.

(b) Address of applicant.

(d) Proposed estimated times and duration of such use.

(e) Character and plan of operation of such use, including: The type and description of any enclosure, structure, tent or similar facility; seating capacity; fire control measures; full information in respect to the proposed method of handling all traffic, including automobile traffic, which may seek ingress to or egress from the premises.

(f) Proposed sanitary facilities to be used, including toilet facilities and the proposed method of sewage and refuse disposal.

Such application shall be received without the payment of any fee.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-3; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66)

Sec. C8-5. Review of application.

Upon the filing of an application for a permit hereunder, copies thereof shall be transmitted to the Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, the Health Department, the Sheriffs Department and the Transportation Agency for their review and comment. Such departments may require of the applicant such additional information as is necessary to facilitate such review and comment. The Planning Department shall specifically review the application to insure the suitability of the proposed section for the intended use.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-4; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66; Ord. No. NS-3.16, § 36, 10-8-74)

Sec. C8-6. Issuance of permit; conditions.

The Board, upon the receipt and review of the written comments of the Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, the Health Department, the Sheriffs Department, and the Transportation Agency, may issue to the applicant a permit to conduct or hold religious services. Such permit may contain such reasonable conditions as the Board deems proper which, in their opinion, will best serve and protect the public health, safety and welfare.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-5; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66; Ord. No. NS-3.16, § 37, 10-8-74)

Sec. C8-7. Bond to assure final cleanup.

The Board may require prior to the issuance of such permit, the posting of a cash bond in accordance with, and for the purpose of, the provisions of Section 53-11 of the Zoning Ordinance, and such section is hereby incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set forth at length herein.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-6; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66)

Sec. C8-8. Permit nontransferable; revocation, suspension.

The provisions of Section 53-16 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to separate establishments and enterprises and nontransferability of permits, and the provisions of Sections 53-17 and 53-18 of the Zoning Ordinance, relating to revocation and suspension of permits, are hereby incorporated herein by reference as fully as if set forth at length herein.

(Code 1954, § 5.1.7.5-7; Ord. No. NS-512, § 1, 10-10-66)