Street Fair License
As defined by NH Statute 31:100 Street Fairs. – The selectmen of a town or governing body of a city may grant a license in writing to any person or persons to use and occupy a portion of any street or sidewalk, as may be designated in general or in specific terms, for the purpose of conducting thereon street fairs or other community events, including but not limited to the sale of merchandise by commercial retailers, or by community associations conducting street fairs or other promotions. Such licenses may include the right to encumber the designated area with boxes, shelves, stands and other devices useful in conducting such sales and shall be issued for not in excess of 3 consecutive business days. Licenses may also be subject to such other terms and conditions, to be expressed in the license, as the public convenience and safety may require.
Obtaining a License
The Keene City Council is the licensing authority for Street Fair Licenses. To obtain a license, the applicant must complete an application that is submitted to the City Clerk’s Office along with a certificate of liability insurance listing the City of Keene as an Additional Insured and a cover letter addressed to the Honorable Mayor and City Council. The applicant will be invited to a meeting of the Planning, Licenses and Development Committee to discuss their request. In addition, safety protocol meeting(s) may be scheduled with City staff to determine public safety needs. The City Clerk’s Office assists applicants through the process and helps to facilitate communication with the City Council and the various City departments. Once the review process has concluded, the applicant will sign an indemnification agreement and the City Clerk will issue the license.
Licenses issued under this section of the City Code are date specific. The application fee for this license is $50.00 per day. If City resources are required to ensure safety, these costs are passed along to the applicant.
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