Sec. 22-92Definitions
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Plain English: what this chapter covers
This is the chapter for anyone running a business in town: the yearly occupation tax (the city's business license), plus special rules for pawn shops, phone companies, arcades and coin-operated machines, fireworks stands, food trucks, and permits for special events on city property like festivals, parades and big cookouts in the park. Several parts are fairly recent (2015-2025), but some, like the pawnshop rules, are older and still describe paper record books.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the meaning of certain terms used in this chapter is as follows:
Applicant shall mean an individual or entity seeking a permit to host an event on city property. The applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation or similar entity, applicant's designee shall be responsible for compliance with all provisions of this chapter and other applicable chapters.
City means the City of Ashburn, Georgia.
Governing authority means the mayor and city council of the City of Ashburn.
Special event means any temporary event, activity, for public or private attendance that will occur on city property and will require or involve one or more of the following activities: closing (full or partial) of a public street; blocking or obstructing public property; exclusive use of the entirety or a portion of a city park or other city property or facility; the erection, use, or installation of a tent, canopy, stage, trailer, grandstand, bleachers, or any other structure; or placement and use of portable toilets (except where designated for use as part of ongoing construction on the property). Examples of "special events" include, but are not limited to: family reunions; cookouts or picnics attended by 20 or more people; fairs; festivals; "fun runs;" walks, and other kinds of races; parades; rallies; concerts; tours; and block parties.
Vendor means any person, group of persons, organization, association, club, or other entity that engages in the sale to the public of any food or food products, goods, services, or merchandise of whatever nature from any location, either mobile or stationary, on a temporary basis on any public street, sidewalk, right-of-way, or private property as an authorized participant in a special event. Vendors participating as part of a special event for which a lawful permit has been issued are excused from complying with the city's commercial soliciting for the duration of the vendors' participation in the special event.
History: (Ord. No. 2022-5, § 1(Exh. A), 10-6-2022)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH22BU_ARTVIIISPEVUSPR_S22-92DE
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BU_ARTVIIISPEVUSPR_S22-92DE
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