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17 <br /> in commercial districts as a principal use, or in conjunction with <br /> a permanent principal use, with site plan approval and a zoning <br /> compliance permit. Prior to approving the site plan or issuing a <br /> zoning compliance permit for any event, the proposed activity would <br /> be reviewed in accordance with the specific criteria of Article <br /> 6. 16. 17 (Additional Requirements for Certain Permitted Uses - <br /> Temporary Events) . <br /> Events expected to attract 300 people or more would require <br /> approval of a Class A Special Use Permit by the Board of <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Application in Residential Districts <br /> In residential districts temporary events for less than 300 people <br /> would require a Class B Special Use Permit. Events planned for 300 <br /> people or more would require a Class A Special Use Permit. A new <br /> Article 8.8. 14 is proposed in order to specify additional <br /> information required and standards of evaluation for temporary <br /> events. <br /> Approval of Special Use Permit <br /> Application requirements and standards of evaluation for temporary <br /> events are proposed to insure that adverse impacts are minimized <br /> and that public safety is not compromised. The Special Use Permit <br /> is valid for one year and describes generally the use, a maximum <br /> number of events per year, maximum periods of operation, maximum <br /> number of participants, and typical activities. A typical site plan <br /> is reviewed with the Special Use Permit indicating access, <br /> utilities, parking, and other use areas. <br /> The zoning compliance and Special Use permits are site specific. <br /> Therefore, if the same event is proposed by the same applicant at <br /> different sites, individual permits must be obtained. <br /> Approval of Individual Events <br /> A specific site plan for each event must be submitted for review by <br /> the Planning Staff and must be accompanied by letters from the <br /> Orange County Health Department, the Sheriff's Department, and the <br /> Fire Marshal regarding sanitation and safety issues. A written <br /> description of the event is required to include the maximum number <br /> of people expected to attend, the frequency of the event, hours of <br /> operation, method and adequacy of sewage disposal, recycling and <br /> waste disposal, access, parking, lighting, and signage. <br />