Virginia Administrative Code › Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Agency 30 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › Chapter 100 - REGULATIONS FOR CAPITOL SQUARE › Section 1VAC30-100-60 - Permitted events

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. All
				activities shall be performed in compliance with this chapter, as well as any
				federal or Virginia laws. Unlawful activity is prohibited.
B. At no time shall any entrance or exit of
				any building be obstructed in such a way as to impede free access to or from
				the building by its occupants or the public.
C. No banners, flags, posters, or other
				objects shall be placed on or affixed to Capitol Square grounds or
				structures.
D. All event items and
				materials are to be removed upon conclusion of the event. All areas must be
				returned to their pre-event condition.
E. Props, equipment, and other moveable
				materials that do not require power to be used in connection with the event are
				allowed provided that prior notice is given on the application and the size,
				location, and structure of the items conforms to the reasonable conditions,
				limitations, and restrictions provided for by the department. The permittee
				shall bear all risk related to the use of any such props, equipment, and other
				moveable materials.
F. The
				department reserves the right at all times to immediately remove or cause to be
				removed any and all items of display it determines would damage government
				property, inhibit movement, or raise safety issues of the government property,
				attendees, or the public.
G. Items
				or props used for the event may not impede normal business operations or create
				safety concerns.
H. Due to the
				presence of underground utilities, irrigation, and other lines, nothing shall
				be driven into the ground or placed on the grounds anywhere without the
				location and method of placement approved in advance and in writing by the
				department.
I. Temporary structures
				of any kind may not be erected on Capitol Square. This includes tents, cabanas,
				canopies, stages, and all other types of covered or enclosed structures, as
				well as tables, stages, projectors, screens, or other structures.
J. The director reserves the right to require
				that special facilities, such as portable toilet facilities, be provided at the
				permittee's expense.
K. Sound
				amplification is permitted; however, the sound must not disrupt the orderly
				business of government bodies and agencies located on Capitol Square or
				unreasonably disturb other persons who are visiting Capitol Square. For events
				with fewer than 1,000 attendees, the department, at permittee's request, will
				provide a microphone, podium, and speaker for use during the event. All other
				electric sound amplification equipment is prohibited for events with fewer than
				1,000 attendees. For events with more than 1,000 attendees, the department will
				consider the use of amplification equipment provided by the permittee. If the
				department approves use of amplification equipment provided by the permittee,
				the department will supply power.
The permittee shall bear all risk related to the use of any
				  such amplification equipment provided by the permittee.
L. Use of sound systems will be discontinued
				after the permitted event time limit expires.
M. If the permittee desires to use available
				department-provided sound amplification equipment, the equipment will be set up
				by department staff and this setup will not be moved or altered by the
				permittee or other event attendees without the express permission of the
				department.
N. Activities that
				create loud or unusual noise or are disruptive to the performance of official
				duties or delivery of services may be denied, ceased, or interrupted by the
				department or Capitol Police.
O.
				Permittees shall not offer any item for sale, solicit money or items of value,
				or display any form of advertising on Capitol Square.
P. Marches may be permitted into and out of
				Capitol Square provided the march does not disrupt the orderly business of
				government or impede the access by others visiting the grounds or buildings of
				Capitol Square.
Statutory Authority: § 2.2-1144 of the Code of
					 Virginia.