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Regulation of Tours in Historic Annapolis
For the purpose of regulating walking tours operated by tour companies in the Annapolis Historic District; requiring a City business license, and insurance coverage; ensuring the protection of historic buildings and spaces; requiring free-flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and generally related to business licenses of tour operators in the City.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Ordinance 19-25
Introduced by: Alderman Huntley
Referred to:
Economic Matters Committee
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Regulation of Tours in Historic Annapolis
FOR the purpose of regulating walking tours operated by tour companies in the Annapolis Historic District; requiring a City business license, and insurance coverage; ensuring the protection of historic buildings and spaces; requiring free-flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and generally related to business licenses of tour operators in the City.
BY enacting with amendments the following portions of the Code of the City of Annapolis, 2024 Edition: 7.50
SECTION I: BE IT ESTABLISHED AND ORDAINED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Code of the City of Annapolis shall be amended to read as follows:
Title 7 - BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 7.50 - Tour Operators
Section 7.50.010 - Definitions.
1. "Department" means the Department of Planning and Zoning.
2. "Director" means the Department of Planning and Zoning Director or their designee.
3. "Historic District" (also known as "District") means the area defined as the Annapolis Historic District in ? 21.56.
4. "Tour" means a visit within city limits where the primary purpose is to see historic and architectural sites, cultural attractions, or scenic areas in the city.
5. "Tour operator" means any person duly licensed by the City to conduct one or more persons to any of the city's points of interest, historic buildings, parks, or sites, to explain, describe, or generally relate the facts of...
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