LL 06 Transient Merchant Market-Convention Center L o`ca llW FllOng NEW YORKSTATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Local Law No.-6--------------------------------- of the year 20.21
Alocallaw__Enacting Local Law No . : 6 of 2008 to _Amend Queensbtlry
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Town Code Chapter 160 "Transient Merchant,'Tr'anSignt Merchant
Markets , Peddlers/Solicitors" and Chapter 179 "Zoning" By
Devising Definition of Convention Center
Town Board
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SECTION 1. Chapter 179 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Zoning," §I79-2-010
thereof-entitled "Definitions,"is hereby amended by deleting the existing definition of"Convention
Center"and replacing it with a definition of"Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center"as follows:
CONVENTION, SPORTS OR EXHIBITS CENTER — A sports• arena or permanent. facility,
structure or combination of structures offering at least 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to
meeting space and designed to support as its principal uses: receptions/banquets, entertainment
events, community events, school and use events, religious events, conference, trade, sports, arts
and-crafts shows, exhibits, expos, animal shows or consumer shows, annual conventions, corporate
conferences, educational meetings, sales and incentive meetings. As secondary uses, such facilities
may provide food services or sell items related to events in progress.
SECTION 2. Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Transient Merchants,
Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," §1604 thereof entitled "Definitions," is hereby
amended by adding definitions as follows:
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§1604. Definitions.
ANIMAL SHOW—An exhibition or competition which highlights.one breed or species of
domesticated animal.
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CONFERENCE—A meeting of individuals or representatives of various bodies or of members
of a profession, for the purpose of discussing and/or acting on topics of interest common to them.
CONSUMER SHOW—An exhibition which highlights available new or upcoming products.
CONVENTION—An assembly or meeting of members,representatives or delegates of a
political party, fraternal society,profession or industry.
EXPO—An exhibition or display open to the public of a collection of related items or services.
TRADESHOW—An exhibition of businesses or companies which highlights a specific industry
or product.
SECTION 3. Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Transient Merchants,
Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," §160-6 thereof entitled "General exemptions," is
hereby amended by adding an additional §160-6(A), "Special Exemption for Designated
Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers:
A. Designation as Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center. The Town Board shall
maintain a list of recognized Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers (Convention,
Sports or Exhibits Centers as defined in Chapter 179 Zoning Ordinance).
1. Any facility desiring recognition as a Convention, Sports or Exhibits Centers
shall file an application to the Town Board which shall contain the following
information and material:
a. the name of the applicant;
b. the applicant's federal employee identification number;
C. the applicant's New York Sales Tax number;
d. the location of the facility;
e. a description and map of the facility and the amenities offered
including, but not limited to: dimensional size, number of
available restrooms, available parking, maximum occupancy
capacity and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Cross-
reference shall be made to any existing, approved site plan;
f. if off-site facilities are used for ancillary services such as parking, a
map of such facilities shall also be provided.
2. A fee of$200.00 shall be paid to the Town Clerk at the time the application
is filed.
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B. Procedure for Seeking Approval.
1. Public Hearing. The Town Board will schedule a public hearing to consider
applications for recognition.
2. Factors for consideration in review of the application shall include: the
magnitude of planned events, anticipated attendance, special services which
may be required, the maximum capacity of the forum, parking, sanitary
facilities, access for persons with disabilities, security, and other relevant
factors.
3. The Town Board may, upon a finding that the facility is appropriate for the
types of events planned and will not cause an undue hardship to adjoining
property owners and/or the public, and/or have undue traffic impacts,
approve the application or approve it with conditions. Such conditions may
include but are not limited to: size of events, parking, hours of operation,
parking constraints, maintenance of insurance and/or a bond, or facility
improvements necessary to accommodate proposed events.
C. Revocation of Approval. The Town Board may revoke recognition if:
1. It is determined that a material misrepresentation was made in the
application or supporting materials, seeking designation as a Convention,
Sports or Exhibits Center.
2. The applicant, its agents,employees,contractors fail to comply with Federal,
State and/or Local laws in relation to the facility or any events held thereat.
D. Owner Responsibilities. The Owner of the Convention, Sports or Exhibits Center is
responsible for any and all Federal, State and Town permits and/or licenses
necessary for an Event. The Owner shall provide the Town Board with notice 30
days before each and every scheduled event.
SECTION 4. Chapter 160 of the Queensbury Town Code entitled "Transient Merchants,
Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors," §160-7(B)(3) thereof is revised to change the
maximum licensing period for a Peddler/Solicitor's License from 16 weeks per calendar year per
application to 32 weeks per calendar year per application. This Section is otherwise unchanged.
SECTION 5. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local
Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence,paragraph or part thereof.
SECTION 6. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in
conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the
New York Secretary of State as provided in New York Municipal Home Rule Law§27.
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STATE OF NSW YORK
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I,the undersigned,hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the corned text and Ihat all proper proceedings
have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto.
s CATHI L. RADNER
Town Counsel
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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DAVID A. PATERSON 99 WASHINGTON AVENUE LORRAINE A. CORTtS-VAZOUEZ
GOVERNOR ALBANY, NY 12231-0001 SECRETARY OF STATE
July 29, 2008
Town Clerk
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Queensbury NY 12804
RE: Town of Queensbury, Local Law No. 6, 2008, filed on July 23, 2008
Dear Sir/Madam:
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Rose Mellon
From: Rose Mellon
Sent: Wednesday,August 06, 2008 12:03 PM
To: Queensbury Town Supervisor Dan Stec; 'craig brown; Stuart Baker
Subject: Local Law No. 6, 2008
Hello,
Just a quick note to let you know that Local Law No. 6, 2008 to Amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 160
"Transient Merchant, Transient Merchant Markets, Peddlers/Solicitors" and Chapter 179"Zoning" By Revising
Definition of Convention Center was filed with the State on July 23, 2008.
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