2988-26 Ordinance Amending Pop Up Party Ordinance - Redlined (8.5.26).doc.pdf

2 and to put the public on notice that the same are prohibited as a health and safety concern for the general welfare of the public. a. Definitions. As used in this Section of the Code, the following terms shall be prescribed the following meanings: ADVERTISE, ADVERTISEMENT, AND/OR ADVERTISING Shall be defined for the purposes of this subsection to include the creation of any flyer, social media posting, text message, or other form of electronic or other communication soliciting guests to a residential home for payment of any amount. POP-UP PARTY(IES) Shall be defined as a party including any event and/or gathering occurring in a any residential home, apartment or other location (excluding commercial establishments such as licensed restaurants, bars, or other event halls where such activity is permitted) whereby the owner, occupant and/or operator of the residence solicits or advertises the use of any residence or residentially zoned property within the Township for an event, party, or gathering for remuneration or and where the guests are subject to payment for tickets, wristbands, or other mode of entry into the residence, or for food, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages., other than events held exclusively for the benefit of bona fide charitable organizations located within the Township of West Orange or political campaigns for public office. REMUNERATION Shall be defined as money, profit, income, compensation or other thing of value, received in exchange for access to an individuals residence, and/or food, alcohol and/or non- alcoholic beverage therein, for a profit. This term does not include donations to not-for- profits, charitable organizations, political candidates, or political organizations. b. Scope and Purpose. The provisions of this section govern the prohibition of Pop-Up Parties and their advertisement within the Township of West Orange, and the enforcement of penalties to those who violate this section. c. Prohibitions. 1. It is unlawful for Aany person, owner, occupant, or operator of a residence or residentially zoned property located in the residential zoning district of anywhere in the Township of West Orange shall be prohibited from to advertiseing or otherwise soliciting monies for entry into their home, food, or beverages to attend any pop-up party as defined