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<br />.. <br /> <br />CHAPTER 94: SPORTING, ATHLETIC AND MUSIC EVENTS <br /> <br />Section <br /> <br />94.01 <br />94.02 <br /> <br />TqeJ1~~ally _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ <br />Ultimate Fighting Prohibited <br /> <br />-----------.- -~t~: <br /> <br />Deleted: .94.01. <br />Formatted: Bullets and Numbering <br /> <br />~ 94.01 GENERALLY. <br /> <br />(A) It shall be unlawful to conduct sporting, athletic and music concert events in residential <br />districts of the city, as defined herein, unless first securing a special permit from the city. <br /> <br />(B) (1) Sporting, athletic or music events shall be defined as the conducting of these events by <br />individuals, nonprofit or profit organizations, partnerships or corporations, wherein participants and/or <br />patrons are charged an entry fee for the right to participate in the event and/or compete for monetary or <br />merchandise prizes. The events shall include but not be limited to softball, football, volleyball, <br />broomball, ice or field hockey, tennis, basketball tournaments or outdoor music concerts; and <br /> <br />(2) These activities shall be considered by special permit within all residential districts of the <br />city and shall require a permit therefor. The city shall have the right to make provisions in the permit <br />for insuring public health and sanitation, traffic regulation, noise and litter control and regulation on the <br />number of events that may be conducted on a specific site. <br />(Ord. 4, passed 8-23-2000~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _1- - {Deleted: Penalty, see ~ 10.99 <br /> <br />~ 94.02 ULTIMATE FIGHTING PROHIBITED <br /> <br />(A) Definition and purpose. Ultimate fighting is any activity, regardless of how named or <br />described, or any form of entertainment. where the primary practice involves individuals engaged in <br />physical contact by striking an opponent with hands, head, feet or body. This shall include, but not be <br />limited to, any contest where kicking, punching, martial arts, or submission holds are permitted. The <br />City Council finds that the practice of ultimate fighting is dangerous and puts individuals and the <br />public health. safety and welfare at great risk. <br /> <br />(B) Prohibited conduct. It shalI be unlawful in any public or private building. or place to <br />organize, permit. be present at. or to participate in the practice of ultimate fil?hting. Officially <br />sanctioned matches regulated by the Minnesota Boxing Commission, martial arts. wrestling and team <br />