Both applications were denied, city officials said, because the applicants violated a city ordinance that bans organizers from advertising special events until they receive final approval and a permit from the city.
newsletter. Enter your email below to receive more stories like these right to your inbox.Drag shows in the St. George area have faced considerable backlash over the past year from Tanner and others who argue they have a corrupting influence on impressionable children. The public furor in some circles, especially over the, was a factor in the council’s recent decision to change its special events ordinance.
In countering that, Dooley argued the city was on solid legal footing in denying the applications for the drag and food events because Avalox and Klabanoff advertised “without having the permit issued and without being approved.” Moreover, he added, “the issues raised by the appellants are being addressed during the six-month moratorium.”
Waiting for final approval before advertising, Klabanoff and others noted, is problematic because permits are often granted the day before or day of an event, not giving organizers sufficient time to advertise and get the word out to ensure a good turnout and make the event successful.
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