Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this chapter, the City Council may, at its discretion and upon such conditions as it deems appropriate, grant permission to adjacent owners and occupants by special permit for free use of the sidewalk permit areas in the commercial zones of the City for designated seasonal events. Such seasonal events shall be designed and structured to fulfill a special public need to promote tourism and economic development. Such seasonal event permits shall be initially limited to three (3) days the week before the Memorial Day weekend and three (3) days the week after Labor Day weekend and shall require a sponsor to provide insurance. The City Manager is delegated authority to grant permits for the above-referenced three-day events. Additional seasonal event days may be established by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 3192 § 92, amended, 11/17/2020; Ord. 2990, added, 11/01/2009)