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Sunnyside amends fireworks rules, moves permit fees into fee schedule; council debates timing and waivers
Summary
The Sunnyside City Council on June 9 adopted changes to municipal code chapter 5.42 that narrow allowable discharge days for fireworks and move permit fees into the city's fee schedule. Council also approved a fee schedule that raises permit and standby fees; members agreed to revisit timing and possible waivers for community groups.
The Sunnyside City Council on June 9 adopted an ordinance amending chapter 5.42 of the Sunnyside Municipal Code to reduce the days when private fireworks may be discharged and to move permit fee language from the code into the city's schedule of fees and charges.
The change shifts the dollar amounts out of the code and into the administrative fee schedule, which council members said will speed future adjustments. The council also approved a companion resolution setting permit fees and a $200-an-hour standby fee for one fire truck and three firefighters to be on site during public displays.
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